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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
2
The article traces New Year celebrations from ancient Persia and Egypt on September 22 and the Greeks at December 21 to Jewish new year on March 22, noting the Gregorian reform of 1582 and Britain’s 1752 adoption of January 1 as New Year’s Day, emphasizing the festive, hopeful tone despite the old year’s ending.
The piece notes Americans have 52 workdays after excluding Sundays and holidays. It argues the United States lacks a national legal holiday system, with holidays created only by state legislatures. It adds that Thanksgiving, proclaimed by the President, becomes legal nationwide only because states adopt it. It contrasts January 1 celebrations worldwide with exceptions in parts of the United Kingdom, Hejaz and China.
New Year's Day has long been celebrated in the United States from colonial times to today. The founding fathers participated in the festive spirit, with the colonial era providing a lively backdrop for the day’s observance.
The piece recalls old New Year superstitions from England and Scotland. Beliefs include wearing something new for luck, avoiding leaving home until an outsider enters, and weather omens predicting warmth, milk, fruit, or storms depending on wind direction. It also notes it is unlucky to give a gift before receiving one.
Nations have varied New Year practices with roots in sun worship and ritual. The Druids marked the shortest day as New Year, believing the sun returned bringing light and prosperity. Priests guided processions to groves where mistletoe was harvested with gold sickles for health and fortune in the year.
The article notes New Year's Day as a state proclaimed holiday with long standing significance. It mentions presidential receptions on the day and a tradition of visiting friends and relatives, highlighting the gay nineties trend and the growing popularity of New Year's Eve plans.
The January origin of Janus linked to the two aspects of light and day. He became the god of beginnings and the new year. A festival Aginia honored him, and people sought his guidance at the start of major undertakings.
On New Year’s Day in 1883 President Lincoln hosted a major White House reception. Secretary Seward delivered the emancipation proclamation for Lincoln’s signature. Lincoln quipped that he had been shaking hands since eight in the morning, leaving his right hand nearly paralyzed.
Weekly news analysis notes a Supreme Court decision validating home rule rent controls. Five million people receiving public aid referenced. Eodittor’s note appears as a byline indicating Western Newspaper Union analysis.
The Supreme Court quickly sustains the home rule rent control law allowing states and cities to decontrol. Enacted last summer, it expires June 30, 1960, after a prior federal ruling found it unconstitutional for delegating federal power.
John L. Thurston opened a ten day congressional inquiry into the nation s low income families citing that over five million Americans receive public aid at a two billion dollar annual cost. He explained federal, state, and local shares and argued for Truman s Fair Deal to improve living standards for the poor. he noted continued job strength yet acknowledged social insurance inadequacies.
The Veterans Administration announced increases scheduled after January 1 for about two million recipients. The largest groups include nearly two million veterans with service connected disabilities from 10 to 100 percent. Old rates ranged from 13.80 to 198 dollars monthly for war service and 11.04 to 11.40 for peacetime service. New rates rise about 8.7 percent to 15 to 515 and 12 to 320 respectively. About 58,000 widows with one or more children will see increases as well.
More than 500 national leaders gathered at the Shoreham hotel for a cracker barrel on economy in federal operations. Herbert Hoover, chairman, praised the commission’s work and urged Congress and the President to adopt recommendations to streamline government amid a 43 billion dollar year and a five billion deficit, warning of higher taxes and inflation as looming risks.
Robert Gordon Menzies, returning as Australian prime minister, said the socialist rise in New Zealand Australia and Britain signals a turning tide. Pro free enterprise forces ousted Labor governments in Australia and mirrored New Zealand results amid ongoing British labor difficulties.
Officials in the federal labor department report that over 500000 U.S. citizens exhausted their unemployment benefit rights in the July September quarter. Despite a strong jobs picture, many still lacked unemployment insurance when benefits were used up, signaling potential future labor market strain as benefit weeks vary by state.
While President Truman relaxes at Key West, Treasury Secretary Snyder’s visit underscores the pending budget message to Congress. Markets and taxpayers await specifics on tax plans, with speculation over a $12 billion revenue increase to balance the budget. Cabinet members hint tax relief could aid business, but White House clearance remains a factor as Henry Wallace exits the cabinet.
Twenty three Republican congressmen denounce the 1950 census plan requiring ages over 14 to disclose income details. They charge the move discriminates against low income people while the census bureau defends confidentiality and practical mailing options for those unwilling to answer in person.
Dr. E. F. St. John Lyburn had criticized England's socialized health program yet reversed his decision to quit. He said he would return to the program because his patients asked him to continue serving under the system.
The article describes New Year celebrations across nations. England features the King's honor list, France and Germany resemble U S traditions, Paris hosts carnival air, Poland Lithuania and Czechoslovakia include official receptions and calls. Bulgaria lights bonfires and proclaims army promotions, while Sweden notes officials signing a royal book and sleigh rides to church at dawn.
The Scotch celebrate New Year with restrained enthusiasm, passing the wassail bowl on New Year's Eve. Apples float in the bowl recalling earlier boyish tricks for good crops, while the lambs wool decoration mirrors youths rushing to the spring at midnight. Handsel Monday marks the big day for local youngsters.
The article notes feasting as central to New Year observances both at home and abroad. It cites England as an example where Americans would find turkey duck or goose as the main dish, with plum pudding marking the main difference.
Farmers learn that proper soil management and organic matter help soils soak water quickly and store nutrients. Deep rooted legumes and conservation practices improve rain use, reduce erosion, and support crops in fields facing water challenges.
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions a crash and possible injury but lacks clear names, places, or events to summarize into a coherent newspaper item.
A rural note outlines two methods for maintaining front wheel bearings on modern tractors. Regular servicing includes removing wheels once a year, cleaning, and repacking with grease to prevent wear. Replacement costs per bearing are mentioned as a factor for farmers.
A near record rise in feedlot activity is noted with heavier cattle gains and more roughage in the diet. H M Conway, an analyst, cites higher tonnage this month and near record additions to heavy categories, signaling improved feed efficiency and market tone.
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