Weather Proverbs Mixed With Facts From Old Timers
Reader’s Digest and Journal of Lifetime Living note that some weather sayings reflect science such as rainbow timings and dew signs. Cobwebs and dew relate to moisture and wind, while true observations blend folklore with meteorology though the Weather Bureau relies on data over proverbs.
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Duncan Emrich
Reader's Digest
Journal of Lifetime Living
Emrich
Weather Bureau
F. W. Reichelderfer
Food Prices to Rise in 1958, Says Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department warned that retail food prices will likely rise in 1958 as processing and marketing costs continue their upward trend. Farmers are not expected to receive more for raw materials next year, with farm prices projected to be roughly level with 1957. The department cited a 4 percent increase in retail prices for farm produced foods in the third quarter versus last year, driven mainly by marketing charges.
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Washington, D. C
Agriculture Department
Farmers Get $6 Million in Gas Tax Refunds
The Internal Revenue Service Dallas regional office reports refunds totaling $5,882,496.88 mailed to 116,200 farmers in Texas Arkansas Oklahoma New Mexico and other southwestern states for excise tax on gasoline used in farming.
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Uncle Sam
Internal Revenue Service
Dallas
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana claims filed past fiscal year refunds allowed by 1956 law
Louisiana reports claims filed during the past fiscal year are eligible for refunds under a federal statute enacted by Congress in 1956.
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Louisiana
House insured against Sputnik fall in London
Lloyds of London underwrites a suburban Hendon home for 14000 dollars with a 3.50 dollar yearly premium. If Sputnik or any artificial satellite crashes into the house the insurer pays out.
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London
Lloyd’s of London
Sputnik
Hendon
Lloyds
Farm for sale and assorted household items
Want ads offer an 113 acre farm on a farm to market road from Paul Stephens. Also listed are a nearly new deep freeze at half price, a sectional bookcase, used gas heaters, a chest of drawers, two bicycles, a portable typewriter, TV sets, a small showcase, a Hot Point electric range, and an O Keefe Merritt gas range in Bonham sold by Lem Tittsworth.
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Hot Point
O'Keefe Merritt
Lem Tittsworth
Bonham
Sputnik impact on U S finances and inflation feared
Washington faces political fallout as Sputnik fever fuels speculation that U S taxpayers will bear the cost of space rivalries. Analysts warn of higher government spending, potential tax pressure, and stalled budget balance as the Kremlin gains a symbolic win.
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Washington
United States
Eisenhower
Kremlin
Communists Belief Sparks Debate Over Sacrificial Ends
The fragment raises a claim that Communists believe some individuals may spend themselves to death. It notes this as a contested idea, reflecting a broader discussion on ideological rhetoric and perceived martyrdom.
Holes in the doughnut origin story from Hanson Gregory
The tale credits Hanson Gregory of New England with creating doughnut holes by removing the center of fried cookies to ensure even cooking. His mother adopted the idea and neighbors followed, giving rise to the hole in the doughnut. The note adds that The Stars and Stripes has flown over West Point since its founding.
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Hanson Gregory
New England
Young Soldier
Toronto
The
Stars and Stripes
West Point
Academy
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