24 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1956
Page
1
Ve Dail Mail SALI Dewa published daily except Sunday from the peat office at Hagers Lane. Phone numbers 5131 138 5188. Subscription rates: by carrier 30 cents per week. By mail one month 1.25, three months 3.00, six months 6.66, one year. Other rates vary by runes and delivery.
A compact quotation collection notes Nehemiah's wall that the people united to work on, paired with Carlyle praising genuine labor as eternal. The passage reflects on collective effort and lasting influence through steadfast action.
The Senate Interior Committee examined Wesley D Ewart nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Interior amid criticism of past smear campaigns. The discussion focused on his views on public lands control, Forest Service policy, and grazing regulations, not just recent politics. D Ewart argues his past actions align with enforcement of land policies, while critics question potential changes if confirmed. The exchange highlighted tensions over land management and political history in the nomination process.
NEA columnist Peter Edson analyzes the Democratic race with three leading hopefuls Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver and Averell Harriman. He notes 250 plus delegates held by seven favorite sons and the likely pattern of delegate releases across ballots with potential backroom deals as conventions proceed in Chicago.
SARASOTA Florida Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus dies after a long history of expansion and ownership changes. The Ringlings built a vast amusement empire with holdings in Florida real estate and art, but the legendary circus collapsed amid management conflicts and financial troubles spanning decades.
A columnist collects wide ranging curiosities from health superstitions and astronomy to technology and history. Facts include eye color and sin cere, American oil wells, dog days, Salem witchcraft, sleeping positions, Lincoln’s groceries, the Boston Tea Party, elephants memory, Steve Allen writing, TV viewership, paint names, Japan’s coastline, and flavored medicines.
A Chicago medical meeting described a fear of being cut off on telephone calls as a new anxiety linked to emotional instability and family dynamics. Dr Harris notes many will fear hang ups, while Dr McGill cites 70 million Americans who can drink and one in sixteen may become alcoholic in 10 to 15 years. Other reports cover tuberculosis drug toxicity, medical automation in anesthesia, and a future robot physician with X ray vision and radar ears.
Jottings recounts letters urging Findlay property on West Washington Street as a Post Office site. Mrs E questions contagious disease fears and infant immunity as traffic devices are tested. Clyde Wilson begins duties as secretary of the State Roads Commission. Week’s film lineup includes The Little Shepherd of Bargain Row and The Wonderful Adventure.
A congenial period ahead calls for harmony in relationships and steady work progress. Focus on job and money through December with possible travel in October or early 1957. November looks strong for finances. A born child will have wit and sales gift.
John Ringling died December 2 after a 1936 trip to New York and a bout of bronchial pneumonia. Tax troubles emerged as six men were indicted with a $2,826,000 government bill in taxes and interest. Sara ssota mourns as the big top fades while a young successor and his brother kept the show alive for two decades.
Oscar Prestbo led a high school band to a street front in Chinook to entertain Mr. and Mrs. William Hensen after they could not attend city band events. The private performance included the marching tactics of the group.
Around a garden wall a keeper speaks of roses that refuse to be confined. Lilies, vines, and lilies peek through the lattice while passersby view the blooms. The guard claims he can keep outsiders out, but cannot stop the roses from climbing to the top.
A humorous column notes a drive in theater as a quiet spot for drivers to idle. It recalls an eastern couple honeymooning on roller skates and glosses over the dangers of careless driving with wry commentary. Missouri is cited in a tongue in cheek remark about mule lifting.
Twenty years ago Hagerstown boxers excelled in Brunswick with wins by Sam Cummings Jim Lucas and Eugene Britti. A fire on J C Snyder farm at Four Locks destroyed barn and wagon shed sparked by a bolt of lightning. Mayor Wertz received a peculiar invite to the Texas Centennial with a horned toad. Gar Wood raced his new baby clipper from the local airport to Detroit aided by test pilot Dick Henson.
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