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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1954
Page
14
December 22 marks the winter solstice the longest night and the shortest day with winter officially beginning at 4 23 am. The article notes that Venus Mars and Jupiter are visible in the sky with Venus brightest until December 21 and Mars in Aquarius while Jupiter rises in the northwest near Gemini.
George E Price, a conductor for the old Milwaukee and Mississippi railroad, died 95 years ago and is buried near the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific tracks at North Prairie Wisconsin. His exact death details remain unclear despite inquiries by the Wisconsin history community.
BALLSTON SPA N Y ten years ago Katie was a tiny German toy terrier riding out World War I in a U S Army tank Edward T Chamberlain a tank gunner traded five packs of cigarets for the dog she became battalion mascot and traveled in a musette bag Katie stayed with Chamberlain after the war and now at fourteen she still shares his life with ice cream cones as treats
A lively guide urges preplanning for holiday pictures. It advises packing extra film and fresh flash bulbs, charging the electronic flash, and arranging relatives before the chaos of gift openings. Image ideas include stairway rush shots and group poses by the tree, with caution to set lighting and timing before fireworks begin.
Harry Leiber of New York City finally thanked Mrs. L. L. Haywood of Worcester Massachusetts after 37 years for a sweater knitted during World War II. He wore it in France and later sought the donor through her husband who was living when contact was made. Mrs. Haywood had died.
Kingston Rhode Island university outreach distributes a catalogue listing 103 topics faculty members can discuss. The catalogue aims to match speakers with events, schools and groups seeking presentations.
The Country Editor recalls Christmas memories and offers practical homemade gift ideas. Instructions cover felt compact covers coin purses and floral felt designs. Safety notes warn about candle use while urging family involvement to keep Christmas spirit alive.
About 1500 members of the Deodorized Order of the Skunk gathered in Kingston New Hampshire for their annual field day. Delegates from Maine Massachusetts New York New Jersey and New Hampshire attended Imperiel Grand Stinker Carter D Keezer attended as a special guest. An award recognized the member traveling the longest distance to the event.
Ohio Aviation News warns color schemes affect visibility in air to air encounters. Bulletin cites tests showing visibility varies by color from good to poor, with gray and dark metallics among safer choices, while bright hues raise risk in crowded airspace.
Letters to World Affairs Debate pile up as readers challenge Drew Pearson on preventive war and US policy toward Korea China and Egypt. Contributors cite Admiral Radford Senator Knowland Ambassador Calvert and Colonel Nasser urging caution and international law while reaffirming deterrence and peacekeeping.
In Alexandria an apprentice named Robert Sune defended himself when a thief attacked him. The attacker struck him and took his billfold before fleeing. Sune then swung at a brick wall, breaking a bone in his hand during the struggle.
Latest official figures show progress in Indianization of foreign controlled firns in India. Low salary groups up to 62 to 100 per month are almost entirely Indian, while the 100 to 200 range is also overwhelmingly Indian. By 1954 Indians hold a larger share of professional roles, with 18 642 Indians to 7 750 foreigners, led by British nationals among foreign staff.
Irish stained glass work shifts to American churches and cathedrals amid rising wartime demand. Dublin artisans like Dowling supply windows to the United States, with Irish spiritual artistry attracting buyers despite suppression of religion in Ireland and strong German and English modeling influence.
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