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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1959
Page
18
Local page notes a Thursday edition dated August 13 1959. The brief entry surveys church quotes and scripture from Psalms 119 96, highlighting the breadth of God s commandments. No further event details are provided in the readable lines.
Jacksonville Mayor Hayden Burns criticizes government policy calling for fewer subsidies. He notes farm subsidies total 5.4 billion in 1959 and 4.7 billion in 1960 while urban renewal funding stands at 300 to 317 million, urging reduced overall subsidies and accusing urban programs of being underfunded by comparison.
On the 15th anniversary of the Guadalcanal landing in August 1942, last year several hundred American tourists visited the Solomons battle site. The piece notes World War II fields are harder to reach than Civil War or World War I sites, yet a few hundred visitors show that Americans have not forgotten their war dead.
A Gordon report in the American Medical Association Journal analyzes hospital admissions across fast moderate and slow growth suburbs. It finds the fastest-growing areas show higher rates of coronary thrombosis ulcers hypertension and hypersensitive heart disease, linked to rapid social mobility and urban stress. The piece notes both urban and suburban environments carry emotional strain and urges readers to consider where they live.
The piece argues geography drives juvenile delinquency noting most incidents occur in crowded city areas where lacking activities push youth toward crime. It cites liquor and broken homes as key factors and urges safe communal facilities and stable homes to curb violence.
A digest of editorials from a dozen regional papers showcases diverse opinions on politics policy and social issues. Authors urge reform accountability and civic participation while weighing impacts on local communities and national direction.
Laurie Murray of Sydney builds a one inch television from 50 old radios and odds, claiming the device offers perspective on daily mayhem. He says it is a challenge more than a commercial act, hoping to remind viewers and TV executives to question the value of large sets.
In Atlanta a speeding taxicab struck author Margaret Mitchell on Peachtree Street, knocking her to the pavement and gravely injuring the renowned writer. The incident occurred as Lynn Glover Jr was visiting grandparents in Stephens City prior to a six week geology study stint at VPI.
A three man tractor crew reached Adm. Richard E. Byrd at his advance weather base and found him weak but insisted he was fine. In Montgomery Alabama three bandits overpowered Paramount Theatre staff, forced the manager to open the safe and escaped with about $1000.
Fifty years ago in 1909 Clara Knight returned to West Union West Virginia after visiting Mr and Mrs William Hite at their home. William C Roe son of Henry Roe of Apple Pie Ridge had been ill with typhoid fever but was much improved.
New York AP reports a month old steel strike is denting market confidence. Uncertainties over a settlement dim prospects for a robust economy, with steel layoffs slowing allied industries and possible delayed purchases. Analysts warn of potential spillovers if the walkout drags past Labor Day.
Applications accepted until September 14 for multiple positions at Frankford Arsenal Philadelphia Pa Earnings range from 2.17 to 3.20 per hour Roles include ammunition timing devices assembler machinist tool die and gauge maker machine tool operator automatic screw machine job setter All require trade experience or equivalent training Information and forms from Joe Haines at the local Post Office.
County Agriculture Committee chair Robert K. Stickley announced a September vote on continuing to finance a market development program for wool and lambs. Deductions from wool incentive payments fund advertising and related activities under a contract with the American Sheep Producers Council.
Increased lamb marketing lowers leg of lamb prices in many communities this weekend. Chains boast leg of lamb as a best buy with other meat specials including sirloin steak ham bacon and lamb shoulders. California fruit bumper crop pushes down fresh and canned fruit prices statewide.
Italian sailor Marguilo Francesco of Naples survived a lonely two and a half hour swim after falling from the Liberian collier White River 43 miles at sea. He was spotted by a lookout aboard the USS Kittiwake and pulled aboard before peril. The Kittiwake had been returning to Norfolk due to a diver’s oxygen illness aboard the same mission.
Rep Burr Harrison informs high school graduates and seniors about the nationwide Coast Guard Academy entrance test to be held Feb 23 and 24, 1960. No Congressional appointments exist. applicants must be 17 by July 1, 1960 and under 22. Write Commandant PTP-2, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington 25, D.C. for forms.
Sister Mary Thomasita, director of the art department at Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee, has been elected to honorary membership in the Wisconsin chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the first woman to receive the honor.
A medical column explains pollen as the male element of plants and why pollen dispersal is vast. It notes cross pollination needs and the wind’s role, cautions about self fertilization limits, lists common pollen sources, and advises consulting a doctor for allergy treatment options including exercises and possible surgery for drop foot after a stroke.
Joan Crawford, widow of Alfred Steele of PepsiCo, outlines a dual future as businesswoman and actress. She was elected a Pepsi director after Steele’s death and aims to continue film and TV work while supporting her late husband’s promotional ideas. She also comments on coping with loss and her four adopted children.
Mrs. Robert T. Lozier objects to editors using to we Americans arguing proper usage requires to us in formal English. Editor notes admit they will plead guilty to Americanese as the King’s English.
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