Herald of Byracuse publishes 1877 debut issue 1956 reprint
The Herald of Byracuse lists founders Arthur Jenkins and Mary E. Jenkins with Oss publisher O Hara and editor Jones and Beinne in a 1956 reprint of the 1877 first issue. It notes staff roles, subscription rates, Associated Press usage, and a motto about independent public discussion.
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Tingey
Associated Press
Eelated
New Din
Sil
AP News
Arthur Jenkins
the Herald
A State Self Survey Idea Gains Midwest Attention
An East Midwest proposal promotes a governmental self survey with 500 Minnesotans to identify inefficiencies and improve state operations. The display by the International Cooperation Administration showcases such audits for other nations. A New York City advocate for cosmetics taxes argues lipstick faces luxury scrutiny, prompting a sharp quip from Representative Mason about beards as an alternative.
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Midwest
New York State
Janet Myers
New York City
Miss Myers
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Mason
Illinois
Minnesota task force report on state government costs
A Minnesota task force exposed broad details of state government operations and budget handling. It highlighted tight Albany control, missing progress reports, and duplication of duties, giving the Legislature material for the 1957 session at a cost of 5900. The report inspired citizen interest in state affairs and raises questions about applicability to New York.
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Albany
Minnesota
New York State
Review of the Laws by Which We Live
The article presents the first ten amendments of the U S Constitution, outlining freedoms of religion speech press assembly and petition. right to keep and bear arms. protections against quartering soldiers. protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. rights in criminal prosecutions including due process. trial by jury and legal safeguards. and reserved powers. It notes the 165th anniversary of the Bill of Rights and argues the principles remain essential to modern life.
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Congress
Anonymous taxpayer gifts to IRS totaled 3450 over nine years
An unnamed Columbus donor sent 400 to the Director of Internal Revenue for nine straight years, raising the total to 3450. Officials could not identify the person, using fictitious names but a constant address, leaving motives unclear. The piece frames such generosity as a reminder to support public affairs. The Bible quote closes the note.
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Columbus
Internal Revenue Service
Peiping
Pakistan
Wei
Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Blends Old and New in Peiping
A Peiping hospital combines ancient Chinese remedies with Western medicine under Dr. Wei Ching-ming. Traditionalists perform most treatments while 13 Western doctors handle diagnosis and imaging. Acupuncture and herbal cures draw patients, including a Pakistani case cited by Wei, as Communist policy fosters integration of methods.
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China
Christ
Wei Ching-ming
Lts
Wei
Feipiig
Tang Chun-San
Dr. Tang
Vacuum Fills Arab World Role U S or Soviet Power
In a strategic Red Sea isle disputed after the Suez crisis, Arabs weigh rivals for influence. Tiran’s fate could decide whether the United States or the Soviet Union fills the regional vacuum as Britain and France recede.
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Red Sea
United States
Tiran
Gulf of Aqaba
Gulf
Israel
Britain
France
Egypt
Soviet Union
Russia
Bulgaria
Eisenhower
United Nations
Suez Canal Zone
Sinai
Gaza Strip
Longest Winter Night at the South Pole
Aviation editor Leverett G. Richards describes the Deep Freeze mission at McMurdo Sound as nine scientists and eight Navy volunteers endure a 15 month polar night with temperatures to 120 below zero. Researchers will heat inhaled air, manage humidity in bubble habitats, and contend with ice fog and clear skies. Waste disposal relies on heated pits beneath the snow after draining effluent, all under extreme isolation.
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Leverett G. Richards
Mcmurdo Sound
Antartica
Navy
South Pole
Polar
Pole Station
Earth
Siple
McMurdo Souné
Little America
Christmas Lies Many Variations
MARIO A. PEL discusses the etymology and cultural variations of Christmas terms across languages, noting non English names for the holiday and the origins of Santa Claus. He contrasts translations like Noel Natale Navidad and explains the historical links to Christ’s Birth and Yule traditions.
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Felices Pascual
Christ
God
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