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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1957
Page
4
An Oklahoma University plan proposes summer preparatory courses for underprepared high school graduates to reduce freshman coursework. If successful, universities might drop entire freshman curricula, shifting burden to students to gain needed grounding. The idea addresses enrollment pressure and the goal of preserving selective capacity.
The Army announces a reduction by more than half in the length of time youthful reservists must continue training after active duty. The move aims to make the reserve program more attractive as the strength of the ready reserve depends on how many men stay in training under a rigid obligation.
The nation sees a proportional reduction of the reserve force, reflecting Congress 1955 aims for a 2.9 million trained civilian army. The shift underscores emphasis on guided missile programs and smaller land armies in strategic planning.
A columnist notes postwar car growth from 15 to 18.5 feet and compares it with standard 22 foot parking spaces. The piece questions limits on new car sizes to fit urban garages and metered spaces, spoofing a Panama Canal style rule for American garages.
Five years ago in Winchester Easter Sunday services were planned across all churches. Miss Pat Linchass had won the Girls National Bowling Championship. The Hunterdon Grand Jury began work on the Lindbergh kidnapping case as W. A. Sale died suddenly after the primary. The Washington Senators beat the Boston Red Sox 1 0 in ten innings.
Dean Hudson and his band were slated to perform for the Princess Ball at the Armory during the Festival. General Jakob Prawin said Col. Tadeusz Podwysecki would be held responsible for any dis respectful statements against the United States. The steamer Elisha Lee and the 100-foot Semonole collided near Thimble Shoal in Chesapeake Bay. Semonole sank but crew were rescued. Willig Dillinger named Democratic City Executive nominee for the Common Council in 1932.
Fifty years ago in 1907 the jury in the Thaw case failed to reach a verdict after 47 hours of deliberation. Seven jurors favored murder, five for acquittal on insanity grounds, with the trial spanning 60 days and costs around 313000 dollars. Bail was expected to be opposed and Thaw likely to remain at the Tombs.
Letter from James M. Thomson of Gaylord Va argues the South faces a states rights problem rather than race. He cites Clarke County voters, teachers’ pay, and local governance while praising Shenandoah Valley support for states rights and opposing centralized federal power and anti southern prejudice.
Robert J. McNally Jr. treasurer announced Easter Seal sales total $1850 toward a $3000 local goal for the 1957 campaign supporting the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults. School girls and Boy Scouts will sell litties downtown Saturday to aid the drive. Contributions may be sent to McNally at Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Big money for prize fighters and wrestlers starvation salaries for teachers Millions for Hollywood stars twenty five hundred a year for missionaries Fabulous prizes for answering a few questions on TV hard work and more than a fifty five chance of bankruptcy in building up a modest business over four decades Is it fair The justice of life is for God to worry about not us Live each day right up to the hill and life becomes glorious and beautiful.
Dr Herman N Bundesen warns that pre cooked frozen foods can cause food poisoning if undercooked or mishandled. Keep frozen foods frozen until use and cook thoroughly at home. Do not rely on feeling or guessing. follow labels. Also advises daily bathing and aluminum chloride for excessive perspiration.
A column presents a 10 day IQ style test with daily scoring by correct answer rates from Memory Genius to Good. It asks ten trivia questions including Oregon boundary, Raleigh death, betrayer in the Bible, capital of Chile, Four Freedoms, Sapodilla, Evening Star opera, Iceland hot springs, main vowel in arterial, and a quote about an apprentice.
Rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today is none. April rainfall to date 3.22 inches. Year to date 9.85 inches. Average annual rainfall over 44 years is 36.99 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1956 are listed: January 2.43, February 2.00, March 2.97, April 3.08, May 3.86, June 3.86, July 3.79, August 4.00, September 2.66, October 3.24, November 2.54, December 2.47.
Hal Boyle profiles Fred Astaire on aging and craft after 52 years in show business. Astaire discusses dance as his true art, his view on fame, balance between golf and horse breeding, thoughts on television, slow rise to stardom, and fond memories with Adele in vaudeville and Broadway.
A Washington AP column notes IRS reports quirky tax season incidents as April 15 looms. A man who joined an entrance examination for a guard job misreads the tax form scene, while others gift shirts, hair, or a Chihuahua to deduct or claim refunds. One overpaid taxpayer unknowingly is due a refund.
The Soviet government will not pay interest or repay principal on 260 billion rubles of state bonds for 20 to 25 years, wiping out a major share of private savings. Khrushchev announced the plan, reshaping the economy while expecting no public uproar from citizens promised no new loan drives starting next year.
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