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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1956
Page
4
Indonesian President Sukarno praised the United States in Semarang, calling American greatness and industrial achievements impressive. He urged Asians not to envy American wealth, noting Americans earned their progress through hard work.
The National Safety Council notes 1955 to 1956 figures with 38 300 motor vehicle deaths 28 000 at home and 14 200 at work. Total cost 10 3 billion. Auto safety worsened by 8 percent while railroads remain safest and construction most dangerous. Weather related deaths 1 300 with 1 000 from heat and 300 from cold. drownings 6 500.
Gov Meyner signs a New Jersey bill relaxing child labor rules to allow minors in summer theatres with safeguards. Hoover warns vacation periods can curb or promote youth crime while hearings note scarce job openings. Community drives across several cities seek work experience under varied sponsors.
The Safety Council lists causes of death and compares nations. It notes Jamaica as safest with 28 accidental deaths per 100000, Ireland 28.4, while the United States stands fifth at 55.9 and Denmark worst at 7.5. Accidental falls caused 19,800 deaths last year, most at home, with other injuries and hazards also cited.
President Eisenhower at a press conference deflected an impression that the United States would not use force under any circumstances regarding the Suez Canal. He asserted I didn't say that and urged clarity. The exchange highlights careful wording to avoid misinterpretation by the administration.
The analysis portrays Egypt's President Nasser as the central figure in pan Arabism, arguing the Arab world spans four loosely connected regions. It notes the long divided history from the Arabian Peninsula to North Africa, with Islam as a common thread and diverse national identities.
The Associated Press notes that Adlai Stevenson and Gov. Harriman share similar stances on taxes housing civil rights natural resources labor foreign policy immigration farm programs and health care. Both oppose federal health insurance and favor state or private solutions and modest tax relief with surplus use for debt reduction and social needs. Harriman hints at stricter civil rights measures while Stevenson leans toward gradual change.
A sermon-like meditation on justice and equality notes that while all are equal before God and under free government, differences in individual capacity exist. It argues life is a proving ground, with charity playing a role but the core need is for each person to earn their chance through effort and responsibility.
A historic quiz scoring guide presents daily 10 question rounds over 10 days. It defines memory genius for 9–10 correct, very superior for 7–8, excellent for 5–6, and good for 4. Page 2 reveals correct answers with items about geraniums, bird nets, Greek language usage, and a corrected sentence.
A compact clipping recalls various trivia and questions about civics science and history. It notes past items from 25 and 50 years ago including Miss Elizabeth Renner’s visit, Dr. Ralph Snapp guests, Laura McGuire’s Cape May trip, and a S 1906 turtle sighting near the Cumberland Valley depot with a forecast that the apple crop would dip below the prior decade average.
The term eleventh hour relief derives from the Parable of the Vineyard where workers hired late in the day receive the same wages as longer workers. It highlights last minute saving actions and equal treatment.
Rainfall in the past 48 hours ending 8 30 today shows .35 inches. August rainfall to date is 2.63 inches, and 1956 rainfall to date is 26.07 inches. Average annual rainfall for 43 years is 36.95 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 1955 include Jan 2 4 inches, Feb 1 95, Mar 2 98, Apr 3 10, May 3 90, Jun 3 90, Jul 6 9, Aug 3 99, Sep 2 65, Oct 3 22, Nov 2 57, Dec 2 46.
A study by Armour Research Foundation and University of Cincinnati links gasoline exhaust to cancer. Mice exposed to exhaust developed tumors. repeated exposure may cause lasting respiratory damage. Experts urge better mufflers and cleaner combustion. long term safety standards require reevaluation.
Lies east of Mt Hebron Cemetery originally the town Common set up by Lord Fairfax. Cornerstone laid April 1762 and destroyed by fire September.
A dense listing of channel primetime shows and films across channels 4 to 7. It details 6:00 to midnight programming including news, theater, westerns, variety, sports bouts, soap operas, and the Democratic Convention coverage. Notable items include The Great Gildersleeve, I Spy, The Mask of Dijon, Boxing, Twilight Theater, Burns and Allen, and The Democratic Convention coverage.
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