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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1960
Page
3
A brief meditation contrasts faith with fame and glory, invoking biblical and classical authorities. The speaker cautions against partiality in religious belief and emphasizes virtue as the true measure. The passage blends scripture, philosophy, and moral exhortation to urge steady character.
The article argues Khrushchev’s Paris burst exposed the Soviet line and weak US bargaining. It urges a restored Western unity and a strong position of power, warning that only a unified all out effort can avert a slide toward nuclear conflict.
A round up of past local items notes audible ringing circuits in Hagers town exchange to improve service and reduce costs. Black and Company opens local branch led by J J Unger. Henry of Boonsboro named deputy game warden. First home grown strawberries from Pine Halls fetch five cents a box signaling early season prices.
Twenty years ago the Coritch Corporation, city, obtained a charter from the State Tax Commission and purchased the Colonial Hotel property from the receivers of the First National Bank. Also reported is the death of Rev. H. D. Boughter in Deccatur at 71, a former pastor of the Chewaville U B Church. J Henry Reisner of Hagers town was named Easterd engineering sales representative for Adel Proeinen Poouchs corporation per H Ray Ellinwood, president of the Burbank firm.
The writer urges support for Eisenhower and Americans to back policy toward Russia. It recalls the 1853 Perry mission to Japan that opened trade, contrasts then and now with atomic powers, and argues that confronting Russia will not harm the United States or Japan while urging firm stance against Khrushchev.
The Daily Mail invites letters to The Voice of the People but caps at 300 words and may condense content. Readers may request nonpublication of names, but writers must supply names and addresses. The sample letter discusses July 4 celebration and election holidays, referencing Congress and national policy debates.
Ten years ago the Washington County Welfare Board extended aid to 1258 persons at a cost figure tied to the State Department of Welfare monthly report. Max Doyle 54, superintendent of the Cavetown Smitheburg Reservoir, died at Washington County Hospital from complications. Sprinkler irrigation in R S Dillon orchards at Hi was seen as a model for broader farm use and soil conservation officials and engineers from the SCS in Upper Darby Pa studied how to adapt the system locally. Our Hearts Were Young and Gay was set for Zion Reform Church Chapel with Jane StrEVIL and Anne Harrity in lead roles. Miss Anne McWilliams Stouffer was elected president of the Junior Class at William Smith College Geneva New York.
James Keller notes a Baghdad symposium where an author’s newly finished work was foiled by thieves. The piece reflects on human weakness and striving for virtue, urging balance, grace, and persistence amid disillusionment. It cites Proverbs 24 16 and recalls Fort Dix era mentions.
Present for you and yours radiates friendliness and honesty while warning to avoid letting emotions affect money matters. The guide notes heightened mental alertness and suggests focusing on spiritual, cultural, and entertaining activities this period.
In an 1899 notice a public garage in Back Bay Boston is described as a stable for transport, storage and repair. It envisions a new pew system and net and treet routes enabling one day delivery to major cities and second day service to remote areas.
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest about a child fleeing home after being scolded. The speaker wanders streets unsure where to go, fearing capture, while imagining his mother missing him and brother calling out. The poem captures childlike longing and distress in simple rural diction.
In New York AP material a humorous office bulletin board tale centers on a new “Miracle Rationjet Water Cooler” replacing a standard unit. The device triggers a red light for 30 seconds, rationing water by signal and sparking a staff rebellion led by Bloop. The piece blends health tips, jokes, and a health column by Dr. Van Dellen with community chatter about productivity.
Edson in Washington reports Tennessee Valley Authority bonds attract Wall Street interest as TVA plans a four year, 3 million kilowatt expansion funded by 150 million initial bond issue plus additional financing. Four syndicates bid on the offerings with Lehman Brothers and First Boston advising, amid historic TVA politics and calls of public service as business.
A remark observes that many girls do not realize candy is sold by pag until they marry, reflecting social customs and consumer awareness in a historical context.
A neighbor claims to obtain a line on eight women’s garments from clothes hung out to dry. The report notes suspected peering and potential privacy concerns in a residential area.
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