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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
3
Dr James A McCain president of Kansas State College reminded summer graduates at Manhattan that progress in science and industry relies on human values. He cited aviation and marine accidents to show machines need prudent choices and warned against risking hydrogen bomb buttons.
The world stays jumpy over any war risk as reports claim Chinese Communists invade Burma amid Suez Canal tensions. Border confusion persists in contested areas once roamed by Nationalist Chinese after nationalist force withdrawals. Western powers show muted reaction.
The article argues Burma’s continued neutralist policy shields it from Western criticism while raises questions about future shifts if communists push further. It notes experts predicted Red China seeking UN membership after US elections.
In Loudoun County Virginia the board of supervisors voted unanimously to withhold funds for any school that must integrate white and Negro students. The move signals a readiness to close schools rather than desegregate, reflecting broader regional attitudes beyond Southside Virginia and Tidewater. Governor Stanley and other desegregation opponents are cited as promoting total resistance rather than regional accommodation.
A Western dispatch highlights overuse of verbs formed from nouns and adjectives, noting headlines like homered decisioned hosted and conven tionally in Santa Fe. The author laments the spread of such coinages and calls for restraint.
Washington reports preview a Democratic platform attack tying Eisenhower Dulles to Middle East distress over Suez. They charge big business bias and say Aswan financing failed Egypt, prompting Nasser to seize Suez. The piece notes cotton policy, arms denial to Egypt, and broader critique of U S foreign aid.
The piece argues true cross bearing means voluntary sacrifice for others, not a light plastic burden. It contrasts easy modern comforts with the hard path Jesus chose, promising glory from bearing the cross and urging readiness for hardship.
This snippet outlines a 100 question test over 10 days with daily scoring. It assigns ranks from Memory Genius for 9–10 correct, Very Superior for 7–8, Excellent for 5–6, and Good for 4 correct. The text directs turning to page 2 for the answers and begins with a question about names.
In 1931, the Farm Board faced final rejection as it proposed reducing a third of the cotton crop to lift prices. Four of fourteen states objected, and Texas, critical for success, showed hesitation. Also noted are social notes about Eleanor Hogue visiting Philadelphia and Virginia Beach visits by Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Carpenter.
Past 24 hours rainfall 0.02 inches ending 8:30 this morning. Year to date rainfall 2.76 inches in 1956 and 26.30 inches overall. Average annual rainfall over 43 years is 36.95 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1955 show varied totals for each month with August at 3.99 inches.
Hay fever marks the start of the annual allergy season affecting more than five million Americans. The piece notes costs in lost work days, lists antihistamines and a new drug, and mentions Dr. Mayer and Dr. Sievers. It concludes with a tongue in cheek tip to stay indoors with air conditioning.
Air conditioning brings comfort for many but can strain the body when moving from hot to cold. It may trigger chills, nasal congestion, or colds, especially after sweating. People with asthma should avoid overexertion before entering cooled spaces, and air travel is generally safe unless heart failure is present.
Two large Brevard breweries in Clarksburg West Virginia waged an ice war leading to both firms offering free beer at the Hagerstown fair grounds. Local crowds queued as promotions drew attention to the rivalry and the stunt generated headlines.
The edition lists two entries from Local Questions. Herbert S. Larrick, Mr. Latrick began practicing law in Winchester in 1897. Dr. B B. Dutton began practicing medicine in Winchester in 1915 after Dr. E C. Stuart, Sr. retired.
A scrambled clue grid shows across and down hints like Eunicoid sea-worm Bring out Moist Railroad dining hives Surly Indefinite article Club Elevated train and many others. The fragment includes 35 36 37 38 40 across and down entries, with several partial word beginnings and missing letters.
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