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New Nights in Europe. Now that the lights of European cities are snuffed at sunset, dwellers in the darkened areas have become conscious of the quiet loveliness of the night sky, says the Christian Science Monitor. The counter-attraction of artificial glare has been removed, and in consequence the steadfast stars appear to shine more brilliantly, and eyes that were wont to follow the agitated movements of city signs are being raised to the lights above. There is less noise of traffic now that the streets are dark, less hurrying to and fro in search of distraction. Instead has come a greater appreciation of home, a stronger desire for those things that make for peace, an earlier rising in the fair hours of morning. It is good at this time in the world’s history to lift up one’s head and behold the serene beauty of the stars.
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Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20953, 4 November 1939, Page 6
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150TOPICS OF THE DAY Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20953, 4 November 1939, Page 6
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