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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1955
Page
4
Hurricanes like Connie disrupt business activity as thousands evacuate shore towns and many cancel plans. Ordinary buying fades while storm damage forces expenses elsewhere. insurance payouts aid building and allied industries, reshaping the economic landscape.
The piece argues that talk between the Soviet Union and the United States prompts fear across Western Europe and satellite nations about losing freedom. It warns that concessions could empower Moscow and curb independence for Germany and other satellites, urging the United States to resist surrendering universal liberty.
Virginia shows potential thorium belts from Montgomery Alabama to Fredericksburg with two monazite rock fields near Richmond. Scientists explain breeder reactors can convert thorium to U-233 for fuel, but Virginia samples show no commercial thorium. reports trigger heightened activity as locals buy Geiger counters and await discoveries.
Las Vegas Blues, based in Las Vegas Nevada, were enjoying a strong stretch as a season continued with improved play and standings impact for their next matchup.
Las Vegas promoters banked on a gambling boom but a rash of new hotels and casinos drew few visitors. Guests stayed hungry for meals while gambling profits fade and tips shrink, signaling a shift as tourists drift away from gaming devices.
A verse about facing worn possessions and rising costs with stubborn style. The speaker resists panic while listing failing items such as a car, radio, fur coat, freezer, and TV, and rejects the idea that finances control mood or fate.
Carl Haines presented Eugene P. Miller Jr. with a special grand trophy at the Exchange Club Model Air Show. The item notes other yearbook-like items including a typhoon near Okinawa, a wedding, peach canning plans, apple crop estimates, birthdays, military arrivals, and visits.
Japanese War Minister Korechika Anami died by his own hand in a symbolic act of contrition for perceived failures. The report also notes visiting guests Lt Wikfred E Gather son of Mr and Mrs Louis Fries and Mr and Mrs John Andrathy of Baltimore. Clara Goodman, recently seen with Rosa Hable, has returned to Columbia Ohio. Mrs C R Walker of Alexandria visits her mother Mrs Lucky Kenzil at her home here.
The piece portrays President Eisenhower as unusually lucky amid Cold War tensions and domestic politics. It notes his wartime leadership, Korea and Indo China shifts, economic stability, and a fractured Republican Party while signaling strong Republican desire for him to run in 1956.
Louise A. Patten urges Congress to pass humane slaughter legislation S 1636 and H R 6099 to require anesthesia or humane stunning in commercial slaughter houses She cites widespread cruelty and notes National Humane Society resources for public action and guidance.
Rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 8:30 am today recorded trace in August. Year-to-date rainfall totals show 26.33 inches, with 6.68 inches for the current period. The average annual rainfall for 42 years stands at 36.94 inches, with monthly averages listed by month from 1912 to 1954.
The article explains presbyopia as normal aging of the eye’s lens reducing near focus. It notes 20/20 vision can hide close reading difficulties and describes symptoms, onset around age 40, and possible need for stronger lenses, bifocals, or trifocals.
A vintage quiz asks 10 sample questions covering optics history currency church history secession geography and infant cloth terms. It presents scoring by daily accuracy with designations from Memory Genius to Good. Page 2 promises correct answers.
John W Calvert a 47 year old crane operator stepped outside his home to clear debris from a storm drain mouth. Waters pulled him feet first into a two foot wide pipe and he was dumped into a 10 foot pool about 180 feet away. He suffered a head gash and major bruises but refused hospital treatment. He said he saw the face of death.
A quirky etymology notes how the Duke of Wellington inspired the term dupe buster or nose buster through a large nose and a bold display. The saying evolved as people called fists dukes after the nickname.
Residents petition the Henrico County Board of Supervisors to rename Calm Road to Rivermont Drive and Blissful Avenue to Academy Road, seeking updated addressing and signage in the community.
Sara and Caroline scheme at the greenhouse as Capt. Sanders considers the safe and Gerry Howe's identity. Sara encounters Gregory Sallust and visits Clive's hidden gallery seeking Mogur ruby history and potential leads on the case.
Sara fears the Mogur ruby has vanished after a break in at Clive’s apartment and garage. Clive recalls the jewel’s wartime disappearance in Kandrapore and names Dr. Sallust as a bridge acquaintance who could have taken it.
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