Honest Children Survey Shows Variances in Moral Sense Across Societies
A survey presented at the International Congress on Mental Health in Paris examined 10 nations with 10 000 children. In the United States 60 to 70 percent favored restitution after property damage, while in totalitarian societies like East Germany only 26.4 percent did. The report links honesty and fair play to environment, noting greater restraint and justice in free lands and a tendency to deny guilt under harsh punishment in authoritarian cultures.
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International Congress On Mental Health
Paris
United States
Scandinavian Countries
England
East
Free Lands
Valley Civil War Memorials Move Forward in Local Effort
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Inc led by Jay W. Johns seeks 9000 to complete battlefield parks and museums at McDowell Cross Keys and Port Republic with Augusta County and other localities approving funds. Officials will appeal to the Augusta County Board of Supervisors for financial support to finish the Stonewall Jackson Memorial project.
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McDowell
Cross Keys
Port Republic
Stonewall Jackson Memorial, Inc
Lexington
Jay W. Johns
Charlottesville
Stonewall Jackson
North
Jackson
Stonewall
Sth
Staunton
Augusta
Johns
Leader
Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Frederick Clarke
Page
Waynesboro
Harrisonburg
Luray
Winchester
Miracles and faith in biblical testimony discussed
The article debates continuing miracles versus biblical assurance, arguing that if miracles occurred they persist, and denying that their absence negates past events. It contends natural processes in biology and nature reflect divine direction, linking cell growth to life's progression and biblical signs.
Miracles and the Natural World as Divine Continuation
The speaker argues that miracles arise from the vast order of nature and spirit. With God presiding over the universe, miracles are extensions of ongoing processes visible, physical, and hidden, spiritual and possible within our world.
Pershing and Roosevelt Echoes in Civic Resolve
The article links rising crime to moral decay and argues local associations supplement police protection. It cites General Pershing born in 1885 in Laclede Missouri and contrasts old school military traits with civilian leadership, urging 20th century society to adopt their resoluteness and vigor.
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Cherry Street
Black Jack Pershing
Laclede Mo
General Pershings
Teddy Roosevelts
Open house honors 77th birthday of Mrs. Sallie E. Oates
The Star Files notes an open house at Gore home of Mr. and Mrs. John Coryell for the 77th birthday of Mrs. Sallie E. Oates. Bruce Whitacre, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Whitacre of Siler, leaves to begin the sophomore year at VPI.
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Sallie E. Oates
John Coryell
Gore
Bruce Whitacre
Carson Whitacre
Siler
VPI
Municipal league picks Schewel and Marshall for leadership
25 Years Ago 1936 A M Schewel of Lynchburg and Peyton J Marshall of Winchester were elected president and vice president of the League of Virginia Municipalities. Japanese sailors clashed with Chinese soldiers over a Taoko landing probe, while H B Pierce warned in an on-page ad about rocks thrown at the paper mill by small boys and promised police action.
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A. M. Schewel
Lynchburg
Peyton J. Marshall
Winchester
League of Virginia
Pakhoi
Taokyo
H. B. Pierce
Star
Hog cholera hits Shepherdstown and Jefferson county
Fifty years ago in 1911 hog cholera appeared in Shepherdstown and nearby Jefferson county causing heavy losses. A. C. Slonaker was elected the most intelligent high priest of John Dove Chapter No. 21 Royal Arch Masons to succeed William E. Cooper.
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Shepherdstown
Jefferson County
A. C. Slonaker
John Dove
Royal Arch Masons
William E. Cooper
Concessions Likely in Berlin Talks Between West and Russia
Washington notes both sides must yield to avert a confrontation over Berlin. Khrushchev seeks a victory, Kennedy insists on free access and a free Berlin, while UN neutral troops could be a possible middle ground to keep Berlin independent of both blocs.
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Washington
Russia
Berlin
U. S
United States
Britain
France
East Germany
United Nations
East
West Berlin
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Kennedy
West
Paar Berlin TV Show Enlightened U S About Red Acts
The Jack Paar West Berlin telecast clarified to Americans the human impact of Communist actions on families and life in East Berlin. Critics overreacted before viewing, while the report showed sealed-off streets, wall posters, and a $2,500 reward for the killer of a teenage East German seeking freedom.
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Paar
Berlin
U.S
Washington
Jack Paar
West Berlin
National Broadcasting Company
Congress
Pentagon
East Berlin
Peggy Cass
Ional
Markin Time Lyrics Reflected in City and Town Outlook
The note presents lines about Luther Markin and a compact list of synonyms for ready and alertness. It mixes a lyric remark with a proverb about character and success in urban and rural settings.
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Luther Markin
Let Your Doctor Decide Best Way to Melt Pounds
Health column advises against crash diets and medicines and warns of rebound weight gain. It notes pills can suppress appetite or cause insomnia and that laxatives and salt water diuretics waste minerals while vitamins don’t reduce weight. Practical tips suggest modest portions, daily bread limit, and fruit as dessert. doctors may ease dieting but lifelong habits must change.
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Burton H. Fern
M.D
Dreamland
Double Talk Moves Through Daily Life In New York
Hal Boyle explains double talk as common and essential across politics business marriage and regular social life. He offers a glossary of phrases and their hidden meanings such as what a pleasant surprise really signals and who pays the bill when a boss dumps last minute work on an employee.
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New York
George
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William Spawn
New York City
Igliante
Staunton News-Leader
Baily
Douglas
By David Lawrence
McNaught Syndicate, Ince
New England
Reyes
I.Q
Dominion of Canada
Pan American Union
House of Representatives
Jess Willard
Hal Boyle
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