09 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1950
Page
1
The issue includes four parts NEWS FEATURE SECTION THE AMERICAN WEEKLY PACK THE COMIC WEEKLY PARADE and THE PICTURE MAGAZINE. readers are reminded to purchase for complete content and enjoy the magazine offerings.
International News Service reporters compare daily living in Germany and Britain five years after surrender. Two working families, Henry Young and Karl Blinder, each earning the equivalent of 20 a week, detail how they spend money, pay for necessities, and view economic conditions under rationing and austerity.
A condensed excerpt from Luke and Luke 24 recounting Simon of Cyrene bearing the cross, the crucifixion, and the resurrection tale. The passage notes crowds, the soldiers casting lots, Jesus forgiveness, the thieves, the darkness, and the risen Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and the apostles.
The article surveys lingering Easter traditions amid modern church life, from parish halls and Easter ale to the conflict over church funds and historic rituals. It recounts a Bronxville probate case involving Ethel Noble, a nurse, a mansion, and a large income dispute over an estate tied to a dentist. The piece hints at romance and long court battles across Florida and New York.
The article traces Easter customs from pagan roots to Christian practices. It notes the name Easter from Eostre and explains belfry bells, laughter, and ball games in Germany and France. It covers Easter fires, catechetical discipline, and the enduring egg symbol linked to Lent restrictions.
Feature profile of Donald Dever and partner Charles W Spring, long time farmers near Columbus, detailing a 157 acre operation with tractor and combine, shared income, and reliance on machinery to stay profitable amid rising costs while maintaining independent rural life.
In Frankfurt, Karin Binder and her family live on about 80 DM weekly with two rooms in a cellar while the mother works part time as a mouse keeper. The Binders’ budget supports a varied food supply despite rationing remaining eased by currency reform and Marshall Plan aid.
In London a working class family the Youngs describe grim struggle with rising living costs after World War II. Henry earns about 19 dollars weekly and Ivy notes feeding three children on under 29 dollars monthly. They compare Britain unfavorably to Germany and lament monotonous meals and rationing pressures.
Washington reports that using new scientific farming methods on coffee plantations could double or triple yields. Dr. William H. Cowgill and others testified to a congressional committee that U S and Central American research projects, begun in Guatemala and Costa Rica, show concrete results in crop improvement and plant science for meeting rising coffee hunger.
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