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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1956
Page
4
A reader oriented page fragment shows subscription rate data and a proverb. Includes postal details for Virginia and West Virginia and contact lines for DeLisse, Inc in New York City. The piece reads like a publisher’s masthead with daily reach claimed at over 40,000 readers.
An unusually cold winter follows by a severe spring in tornado country centering on prairie states. Tornadoes occur nationwide with millions in property damage and hundreds killed yearly. Kansas records the most tornado activity in a 35 year span. Paths average 16 miles long and 1200 feet wide, with rare nine foot or eight mile extremes. Towns sometimes suffer multiple twisters.
A roundup of notable editorials from forty newspapers arriving at the office. The curators select pieces shaping public opinion on policy, governance, and civic priorities.
The Roanoke Times considers whether Republicans can win the crucial Negro vote, noting shifts since 1932 and strong Democratic gains in 1948 1952. It cites Powell's support for Eisenhower, GOP civil rights actions, and the risk of Dixiecrat backlash for Democrats as the 1956 contest looms.
Three twisters struck on May 20 as weather data notes tornadoes move overland around 40 mph while rotating winds gust beyond 500 mph. Despite many yearly events, the Weather Bureau says the odds of a tornado hitting any given location remain slim.
France sends first wedding gift to Monaco for Prince Rainier a hundred bottles of Bordeaux from top chateaux. The 1929 vintage, noted as superb, also marks the birth year of Princess-to-be Grace Kelly.
His Excellency Sir Percy Spender was to be Minister of the Oath in Queen Shenandoah XXVIII’s coronation. Rain and twisters hit the southeast, while MacArthur declined Senate testimony. Nimitz to crown Shenandoah XIX. Reports of mass Chinese troops for Korea and a Spain moving toward republic. Royal escort appointments and travel notes conclude the brief.
Fifty years ago in 1906 a freight car jumped the tracks at Cumberland Valley yards blocking traffic for several hours. Mr and Mrs George W Kremer entertained at a reception in honor of Mr and Mrs Fred Kremer who had recently been married. Mr J D Wright of Burnt Factory had his home newly sprouted. Mr William Keating of this city did the work.
The Illinois presidential preference primary yielded mixed signals for Democrats and Republicans. It shows Kefauver's limited impact in Cook County, confirms Stevenson’s home-state lead, and suggests the process rarely predicts convention choices or the general election outcome. The piece notes historic primaries' limited influence and questions the system's reflection of popular will.
A community drive encourages cancer awareness with free check-ups and fundraising for canes research. Organizers urge participation to support patient care, early detection, and funds to advance treatment options.
Rainfall data shows past 24 hours ending 8.30 am with today and April totals. April to date 1.92 inches. 1956 to date 11.01 inches. Average annual rainfall for 43 years 36.95 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.45, February 1.95, March 2.98, April 3.10, May 3.90, June 2.90, July 6.9, August 29.9, September 26.5, October 32.2, November 2.87, December 3.46 inches.
A guidance piece warns mothers about accidents from carelessness during feeding and changing babies. It emphasizes avoiding smoking, securing storage, and venting crates, plus safe phone use and outdoor play precautions for children. It also includes a Q&A on leg cramps and quinine guidance.
A historic steal of questions shows a 10 day self test with 100 items. It classifies scores from memory genius to good and references oddities, Bible questions, WWII slogans, science, FSA, nature, and Shakespeare quotes for reader challenge.
The page lists nightly TV lineups with shows like Gun Talk J M Brown 5 00, Perry Como 8 00, Marco Polo color presentation 9 00, Sunset Range 5 00, Opry 7 00, Lawrence Welk 9 00, Dent shows including Gunsmoke 00 and Damon Runyon Theater 00. Includes sports and films, sign offs and late rest listings.
A detailed Sunday lineup lists noon to midnight programs across genres from youth shows to scientific drama and film. Top offerings include This Is the Life Dramas Roy Rogers variety features and news summaries with frequent sports and theater slots throughout the day.
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