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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

6

First Enthusiasts of Do It Yourself Tech

The passage cites James Watt as an early enthusiast for 4 3 do it yourself vogue and notes Watt born in 1736. It mentions William Murdock possibly built the first model locomotive in 1786 with a steam extractor of % inch diameter. It also references a University of Oregon psychologist claiming about 50 percent of monkeys are left balanced and questions about Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.

James Watt Watt William Murdock Wait University of Oregon

Farmers Revisit Rail Freight Rates in Congress Battle

In a revival of 19th century Granger Movement fears farmers push back against rail freight costs. The S-1920/BUR 6141 bills seek interstate rate curbs, echoing 1920s actions that formed the Interstate Commerce Commission. A 1954 cabinet survey under Weeks aids the current debate.

Bax National Grange Granger Interstate, Commerce Commission National Transportation Act Congress House Eisenhower Sinclair Weeks Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson Arthur Fleming Office of Defense Mobilization

Lawmakers weigh freight reform and ICC powers

George Humphrey and other officials are cited as the committee plans a rail and freight reform. Critics say proposed changes would strip ICC rate control and shift to dynamic competition, benefiting railroads and potentially raising costs for farmers, shippers, and small freight users.

George Humphrey Treasury Arthur Summerfield Ezra Benson Rowland KR. Hughes Inland Waterways Association Sath ICC

Soap opera critique rips current shows and plots

The writer lambastes ongoing soap operas for melodrama and contrived plots. He singles out The Brighter U2 and First Love for trite scenarios, exaggerated emotions, and a never-ending cycle of sensational twists.

Neighbor in Need Told by Jesus in Parable

A sermon recalls Luke 10 27 to explain who is a neighbor and the duty of love. Jesus answers a lawyer by retelling the Good Samaritan story emphasizing mercy beyond race or place.

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Crossword Clue Fragments From a Historical Puzzle

The blurred column lists clues and partial answers across across and down. Entries include Self River Exam ination Gold State flower Utah Etamines Support To make clear Native of Scotland Sun god Genuine One and one Slender finial Man's name A blow Peeled Four comb form Like alate Material on a beach Lampreys across and down with partial solutions and stray letters.

Cear Scotland Sun God

Shadow of the Cross Reveals Lost Soul Finds Hope

In Mintyville a white illuminated Cross atop a hill drew crowds seeking spiritual comfort for five years. Paddy Burns, longtime town outcast, was found ill at his home and later transformed by sobriety and gratitude before kneeling at the Cross, implying redemption at last.

Mintyville Paddy Burns Paddy

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