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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
4
The passage lauds George M. Humphrey, praising his dedication to duty and his ability to broaden the government's vision. It frames him among the finest public servants of recent decades and notes the challenges he inherited as ships must not be neglected.
The American Bar Association at its London session warned that anti communism efforts may be hampered by Supreme Court decisions under Chief Justice Warren. The committee criticized a liberal trend since Warren’s appointment, asserting public confidence in the Court is at a historic low.
George M. Humphrey, among the nation’s most capable public figures, retired as Secretary of the Treasury after nearly five years. Appointed by President Eisenhower in 1953, he aimed to rework monetary policy and trim the federal budget, achieving substantial tax and budget reductions before a later shift. He leaves successor Robert B. Anderson to continue a course he believes was sound, though not all goals were realized.
The Lynchburg News argues the civil rights bill grants president and attorney general power to deploy federal troops to enforce laws. It questions Eisenhower's stated intentions and warns future leaders could wield expanded federal authority. The piece urges Senators to oppose passage without sweeping amendments.
Federal Judge George Bell Timrerman Sr. told a Rotary Club in Georgia that the U S Supreme Court is a “hierarchy of despotic judges” shaping the Constitution to discriminate against white southerners. He warned continued white discrimination could affect national white populations and called the court biased toward “criminally disposed” elements.
A French dredger dredging Boulogne harbor bottom struck a submerged World War II torpedo, which exploded and sank the craft. Eleven seamen are dead or missing and six injured. Nearby service members include Airman 3-C James H Barr of Mountain Falls Route Texas and Paul D Campbell Jr aboard USS James C Owens in Korean waters.
Announcement stated Miss Annie Lee Bradfield of Washington would wed Mr Holmes Boyd Dicks of Boyce Virginia. Breckenridge, son of Capt Robert Breckenridge, had been treated at Memorial Hospital for a nervous prostration and was in critical condition. Miss Ethel Hansbrough hosted a card party at her Braddock Street home.
The article reports a broad wave of alleged American spy activity fueling propaganda in the Soviet Union and allied states. It notes arrests and public trials in East Germany Hungary Czechoslovakia and North Vietnam amid warnings to suspicious youths and intellectuals.
A trivia quiz presents ten questions on history language and figures with scoring by daily performance. It asks about Greek omens, hawkbill classification, biblical genealogy, Manila’s country, Beau Brummel, ten dollar bill portrait, Soldier of Democracy biography, Stalin’s language, chapter definition, and misattributed quotes.
A public speaker notes a North African town near Carthage once Christian now mostly Mohammedan. Berbers tattoo tribes with crosses from ancient Christian times, illustrating rapid religious change over 1500 years and warning it could happen in modern Europe and North America.
In Newton Kansas a thief stripped the 1957 Ford belonging to Rev Noah Unruh from Ford. Missing items included radio hub caps mirrors spotlight cigarette lighter fender billfolds with 35 dollars cash skirts binoculars and two car keys. Also note Rhode Island’s land area of 1057 square miles.
Dr Herman N Bundesen urges polio precautions during August and September. Keep children from crowds, avoid fatigue, wash hands, and follow doctor guidance on mouth and throat operations. Look for headache fever sore throat stiff neck and notify physician if symptoms appear. Encourage inoculation and contact local National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis agency if help is needed. A Q&A notes ovarian cyst rupture timing.
New York report says the National Committee for Nonviolent Action Against Nuclear Weapons plans a march into the Nevada test area next Tuesday to protest nuclear tests. The group estimates about 70 people will meet in Las Vegas to coordinate actions with protests in New York and other cities if possible. Dorothy Day and other Quakers are among members. the group rejects communism and totalitarianism.
Dick Foy 21 a second cook aboard the English freighter Manchester Vanguard stepped ashore for a brief leave and got swept into the music world. He played guitar and sang at a pub, was taken to a booking agent Tony Marmek, visited a barber and haberdasher, then recorded half a dozen records at a recording studio. He returned to his ship awaiting the next move.
A column on how speakers, especially clergy, can use a necklace style talk structure. Begin with a central idea, illustrate with life stories, then close with a strong quotation. Emphasizes parables over dry lectures and urges imitation of successful presenters.
President Eisenhower angrily denounced ambassador nominations based on political donations at a news conference. Of 36 appointees since 1956, seven gave to Republicans and one to Democrats. Maxwell H. Gluck faced scrutiny over his funds and knowledge of India and Ceylon.
Six year old Jacques Hervieux became the two millionth patient treated at the Montreal out patient clinic of St Justine's Hospital founded in 1907. He received a souvenir pen and pencil set.
A fragment explains the word buddy originated as a Scots English term of endearment for children and offspring and was carried by American soldiers in World War I from Europe. The passage notes a sense of close kinship among troops as the term spread.
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