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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1956
Page
7
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The excerpt cites Zechariah 4 6 proclaiming that not by might nor by power but by my spirit declares the Lord of hosts It contrasts faith as a life stance versus mere probability and cites Froude in urging conviction and steadiness amid doubt.
The piece lauds Louis Armstrong and other jazz greats as ambassadors of American art, stressing their impact on global audiences and how Satchmo's London concert for Hungarian relief bridged cultures. It notes his tours from New Orleans roots to worldwide acclaim, elevating American folk music and diplomacy.
Washington hotels report ample space for the upcoming inauguration. Dawes of the Washington Tote Assn says by January 1953 reservations reached full capacity, but current deposits are down and only a few hotels may fill. About 7,000 rooms were used for Eisenhower’s first inauguration, with 2,100 reservations already in place for 1953. Hermann notes housing demand is about 20 percent below four years earlier as Republicans visit to see if Washington remains active.
Auction reports show higher prices for calves and stock cattle. Better calves sold about 14 higher than last week, light and medium weights up roughly $2. Lambs and ewes quoted about $1.56 higher than prior week. Cows and steers from stockyards and local ranches reflected stronger demand, with some steers bringing more than expected.
London reports two British proposals to solve the Middle East crisis by reorganizing Sinai and Gaza. One would have the United Nations buy Sinai from Egypt and establish a world police headquarters there, possibly with UN sovereignty over Tirah and Sanafir. The other envisions a permanent buffer zone from Gaza to Sinai, funded by oil-rich Arab states, with benefits like a free Mediterranean port at Gaza and reduced regional military spending.
NEA Washington this piece compares Democratic and Republican efforts to restate party policy after defeats. It recounts how GOP Chairman Gabrielson built a 15 member policy panel, Taft opposed early drafting, and Rayburn paused Butler's bid, concluding that policy is defined by defeated party leaders.
Brecker and his wife Dor plan to quit dancing business once Roseland’s Broad Street location ends. The Roseland era began in 1919 with lavish stunts and a jazz wedding, turning a dance venue into a cultural landmark featuring stars like Rudolph Valentino, Adele Astaire, and Jimmy Walker. Brecker notes demand shifts and hints at a new project on the old site, while Roseland aims to hold 5,000 in a refined atmosphere before closing.
A compact medical advice column by Dr. T. R. Van Dellen answers prevention questions and notes the 100th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson’s birth. The piece discusses Wilson’s health struggles, early education, and presidency while addressing reader inquiries on arthritis, disease carriers, stomach issues, and other health topics.
Oldsters recall youthful days when girls were pursued and plans were formed. Boys stayed reckless like youths, as shopping days grew busier and streets filled with drivers. The piece mixes memory and humor about aging, with sharp observations on city life.
A young Florida woman was arrested after entering a location and bathing in her undergarments. The report describes her as a slip of a girl and notes the incident occurred in a public setting.
The reading urges self reliance for tasks and warns against relying on others. Evening favors romance and family discussions. For birthdays the chart hints at a pivotal creative phase with five to six months of potential job and monetary gains if acted on. Romance travel and social activity are favored from May to September with a new business venture possible in October. A birthday child is versatile and practical yet secretive.
Maryland lawmakers face a 128 page single spaced election law revision bill from the Legislative Council aimed at clarifying and simplifying past language rather than substantive changes. The measure from a five year drafting effort under Sen Wheatley would adjust primary and voter registration dates, set a 10000 dollar campaign expense cap for statewide office, and create an habitual criminal statute for repeat offenders.
Roger C Charlton doing business as Charlton Brothers Transportation Company applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for a permit to haul packing house products in Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia. Fairchild Aviation got a 33588 contract from the Coast Guard for two land sea capable planes to spot smugglers. The Washington County Library needs a new heating system with E Russell Hicks seeking county approval. Nicodemus National Bank declares a 3 per share dividend from six months earnings.
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