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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
4
Former President Hoover, marking his 81st birthday, argued the United States must answer Communist critics by citing American productivity and living standards. He claimed 14 million American Negroes own more automobiles than all Russians or Africans combined.
An octogenarian leader Syngman Rhee pushes for Korean unification amid U S South Korea friction over Geneva talks with Red China. Washington seeks peaceful progress while Seoul opposes freezing the status quo and worries over troop-commitment plans.
The American Federation of Labor warns that moving plants between localities dislocates workers and jeopardizes their welfare. It urges legislative action to curb community “pirating” of plants through inducements like tax breaks and free buildings.
A digest of editorials selected from forty newspapers arriving at the office. The column curates opinions on current events, politics, and public policy, offering readers a snapshot of prevailing editorial viewpoints.
The Weather Bureau notes Virginia lies in hurricane cycles. Historical records show storms crossing from 1804 to 1955 on varied paths near Richmond, with notable events in 1846 1876 1896 1902 1904 1929 1939 1944 1949 1950 1954 and 1955.
The article argues management may shift operations to greener pastures under heavy demands, while unions should cooperate fairly. It criticizes labor leaders who prioritize loyalty to agitators over the employer and warns that unilateral stakes strain employment and productivity.
Various brief items include appointments and deaths such as Dr. Joseph E. Barrett on the Mental Hygiene Commission, Alcide De Gasperi's death, and local social visits in Roanoke and Winchester. Crime reports note a Fort Wayne bank robbery with 4000 dollars stolen and a volcanic eruption in Japan claims several mountaineers. Virginia fruit growers face harvest opportunities amid shortages.
Two opposing Democratic coalitions outlined diverging paths to challenge Eisenhower in 1956. Stevenson Harriman backers push a Roosevelt Truman appeal to liberals labor and small business while cautious Northerners and Southern spokesmen fear party exile from power. Steel to the lake.
On Capitol Hill and beyond, Stevenson and Harriman clash with Senator Walter F. George over the Big Four and Geneva talks. George, his colleagues, and Southern Democrats largely see the talks as beneficial, contrasting with the skeptical stance of the opposition.
Report shows past 24 hours rainfall of .37 inches with August total to date at 10.61 inches and 1955 total at 30.26 inches. Average annual rainfall over 42 years is 36.94 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 1954 period list values from January through December.
Advice for travelers and fishermen on safe water use. Do not assume clear streams are pure. contamination can come from distant sources and taste or smell is unreliable. Boil or sterilize water for drinking and cooking. avoid risky consumption during vacations or outings.
The text reflects on ancient Hebrew scrolls found in Dead Sea caves dating back nearly a millennium earlier than known records. It compares the discovery to Russell Conwell’s Acres of Diamonds, noting that overlooked riches lie close to home and urging appreciation of spiritual and historical wealth.
Sara confronts Gerry about the ruby and its danger as they chase leads. Clive and Sallust are suspected while Aunt Caroline holds the jewel. Sara tries to reach Clive for help before nightfall.
Helen McCloy’s scene tracks a tense chase as Gerry flees along dark city blocks toward a police station. Two men follow in shadow, one bears the Indian with ivory teeth and the other a pale face. Gerry smiles, having lied about the Indian, leaving Sanders to be told the truth.
The name Aphina means the strangler in Greek and stems from a legend where she slew travelers who could not solve her riddle. The name is Greek but the tale is lore from local tradition.
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