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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1957
Page
17
A fragment quotes E Woodbridge urging belief in Jesus Christ for salvation and emphasizes faith as the eye and hand that receive and cling to Him. The text presents a devotional, doctrinal line about saving faith and divine action.
Massachusetts created the Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation to extend student loans. The state does not fund it, but accepts contributions from businesses and individuals to back loans with a guarantee of repayment. Banks can then lend long term at lower rates, aiding about 1000 students with nearly half a million dollars lent already and plans for about ten million outstanding.
Forecasts for personal relationships and cooperation appear restrictive. The forecast discusses college education value and financing, long range planning, and rewards in job and money. A six month horizon favors foresight, home happiness, social experiences, and potential romance June to September. A child born today is described as intelligent with executive ability.
Douglas Larsen reports in Washington on two top secret committees evaluating Air Force Wizard and Army Nike Zeus plans to build an antimissile defense against Soviet ICBMs and submarine launched missiles. Analysts warn of enormous costs and technical hurdles including radar countermeasures and potential Russian tactics. Even a highly effective system might still fall short if 60 percent of missiles penetrate, shaping a high-stakes security decision.
Horoscope notes that if tomorrow marks your birthday you should focus on future plans and new opportunities. It emphasizes reflection on goals and embracing forward momentum. The piece frames birthdays as a midpoint to set intentions for the year ahead.
Mrs. Richard Gregg reported losing her pill fold downtown. It was found by Mrs. E. J. Neely who turned it over to her husband, a police officer, then to headquarters. A call to Mrs. Gregg's home led to her husband bringing the billfold to her on arrival.
Mya the queen bee lays all eggs for the colony. She cannot exceed about 1480 eggs per day or roughly 250000 in a season. Some queens may lay up to 1000000 in a lifetime though workers live only a year or two. She produces fertilized eggs that become workers or queens and unfertilized eggs that become drones.
A humorous verse urges shoppers to let a woman pass in the Christmas rush without staring or questioning her, emphasizing freedom of movement in aisles. The quirky rhyme warns against prying about personal matters and notes the season’s bustle and cheer.
Tony Galento, former heavyweight contender, pursues film work in Across the Everglades. The cast includes Burl Ives, Christopher Plummer, Chana Eden, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Sammy Renick. Galento plays an ex convict who joins feather gatherers in the Florida Everglades while juggling training, racing bets, and a desire for more sympathetic roles. He notes women seek a masculine man and cites his bond with his mother as he contemplates film ambitions.
A health column answering disease prevention questions with personal replies limited to general guidance. Topics include allergic reactions affecting skin lungs and GI tract, infant susceptibility, and practical counsel on sleep, appetite, and overall health habits.
Jottings recall Gov Hartington naming Drs Peregrine Wroth J McPherson Scott Victor Miller Augustus Maison Henry Gilmore J.W Humelhouse J Randolph Walker and others from the city to a Medical Advisory Board. A Community Christmas tree over sixty feet tall was raised in the Public Square by C P telephone crew under D K Coffman Rotary direction. S Claire left Marshall Bros. to join C P Telephone, while turkey prices on Christmas Day were 35 cents a pound live weight and 45 cents fully dressed amid scarce city market supply.
Twenty years ago the mayor and council voted to take an option on the Main property on East Franklin Street beside City Hall with plans to raze it for parking for police and city autos. The era also notes a radial telephone system boast and local school gym floor refinishing during Christmas break.
Ten years ago the city planned a net building for professional offices after Dr. Stanley G Moore and Dr. Harry D Bowman bought property on North 1 tomac Street near the Armory. The Funkstown Fire Company prepared its annual Christmas treat for elderly residents and children, led by R Glenn Williams. Improvements were underway at the Junior Pire Company Hall on North Poto mac Street with new electrically operated overhead doors and a new entrance. Some notes mention turkeys and a holiday weaving event, though text is garbled.
A practical guide notes that if a doorbell fails to ring, start at the post button as the likely fault. It advises checking wire connections, testing the terminal with a screwdriver, and replacing a faulty bush button. If a terminal test fails to ring, the issue likely lies with the power source, batteries, or transformer.
The note warns against fooling with primary doorbell wiring near the fuse box and advises never to work around the pushbutton with electricity on. It allows light sanding of dirty contact points if needed and cautions wiring as least likely fault if checks show the pushbutton and power source are not at fault.
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