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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
3
Capehart amendment expands price controls on thousands of items including gasoline beer tobacco and drugs. Prices may rise where adjustments are granted while production lines like yarns lumber and chemicals face new limits. Korean peace talks stall with sixth month deadlock and Truman returns from Florida amid tax probe tension.
The Naval Observatory maintains the world’s most accurate clocks. They keep mean time to such a precise standard that daily gains or losses are immeasurable. Regulation uses sidereal beats and silent microphonic amplification to hear the clock ticks.
Dr Yoder was named Doctor of the year by the Medical Association at the AMA convention in Los Angeles. He attributed the honor to grassroots work with county medical society and declined any sensational achievements. The Indiana physician received the recognition during the clinical session.
The piece argues resolutions go beyond January promises and drive daily growth. It notes successful people succeed by learning from mistakes and making mental resolutions to avoid repeating errors, urging readers to embrace resolutions despite fears of not keeping them.
The text explains that January derives its name from Janus, the two faced Roman god who can view past and future. It notes Romans celebrated the New Year in spring, that ten months formed the original year, and January and February were later added before the original ten, with January 1 as the first day.
Historians debate whether Columbus celebrated New Year in the Western Hemisphere. The fragment mentions his ships being repaired on January 1, 1498 and a notable meal with indigenous rulers of Haiti, hinting at a significant contact event during that period.
The text notes wide regional variance in public holidays in the United States with states observing Civil War remembrances, Columbus Day in 29 states, and Easter Monday in Texas. It contrasts national observances with regional customs and compares with India’s 50 bank holidays and Russia’s five holidays.
New Year in Scotland centers on gift giving and a ritual hot pint. Families gather on New Year's Eve to share spiced ale at midnight, exchange good wishes, then visit neighbors with the kettle to offer sips, arriving with full hands to symbolize a fruitful year ahead.
The New Year observance traces to ancient cultures including Druids in England and Babylonians. It marks the season’s turning point with rites tied to the shortest day and the return toward warmth and renewal.
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