A Thought for Today by Charles Sumner
A concise quotation urges the bugles to sound a divine trace to the world forever.
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
2
A concise quotation urges the bugles to sound a divine trace to the world forever.
Editorial extols United States Savings Bonds as a thrifty national tool. It highlights the small investor’s role, the bond system’s inflation and deflation stabilization, and the broad ownership by over 40 million Americans. It notes $39 billion in holdings, 1954 reinvestment activity, and ongoing use for education, housing, and purchases.
A short polite decline suffices when telephoning about a meeting. The note stresses brevity since you may be one of many names the caller reaches. Additional text mentions that Thailand’s main crop is rice, grown in 40 or 50 varieties and comprising about two thirds of exports.
A compact set of crossword like clues covering time pieces weathered by era. Names cities states and common terms appear among the mixed entries challenging solvers to map letters to definitions.
Dr Jordan explains the basal metabolism test as a painless thyroid aid. The procedure measures breath exchange after fasting and records height weight to determine if body fuel use is normal, fast, or slow, with potential links to toxic goiter and treatment options.
A quip recalls a morning in court where an initial five dollar fine for kissing a woman leads the judge to levy ten more on the speaker for drunkenness. The joke hinges on the twist of punishing the observer after the subject is revealed.
AP dispatches report a Yugoslav navy ship sank near Senj with 26 drowned. Swiss police searched for Italian Communists with no arrests. Italian students return to class after a four day teachers strike involving about 60 000 educators. US Army ends welfare goods for civilians in West Germany as sovereignty returns. French expeditionary corps withdraws from Saigon, relocating 35 miles away, marking intensified Indochina shift. North Africa unrest kills six Morocco city official and wounds ten as kidnappings occur in Marrakesh.
On June 1 Shuri fell and Osaka burned from incendiaries dropped by B29s. Okinawa saw the Naha air field fall by June 6 while Yueju Hill was captured on June 14. Allied actions included British Pacific Fleet shelling Truk from June 15 for 48 hours and a second Osaka bombardment on June 16. Australian troops landed on Borneo June 10 and seized Brunei four days later. Prime Minister Suzuki pledged to fight to the last.
A fragmentary review blends Roy L. Smith's sermon urging practical prayer and decisive faith with a dense, jargon filled discussion on postwar aviation economics. It contrasts spiritual discipline with material progress, noting how faith and prayer require effort, and detailing airline subsidies, revenues, and passenger trends amid evolving transport policy.
Mrs Muriel Lawrence outlines steps to ease a child's acceptance of a new baby. Emphasizes natural news delivery and avoiding pressure, while not displacing the older child from routines. Encourages honest explanations, private family reunions, and recalling the family’s care for all children to reduce jealousy.
Washington columnist Peter Edson notes CAB chairman Rizley touts aviation growth andCAB powers over carriers. He cites 1955 first quarter gains in passenger miles and receipts across trunk lines feeders and international routes, plus rising demand for charter flights and looser equipment rules for nonscheduled operators.
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