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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1957
Page
4
A fragment mentions prophecies of one foreseen visitor and suggests scholars trace the story to Sumer before Babylon. It notes repeated foretold arrivals and references Job. The brief hints at religious interpretation and origin of the narrative.
The Exchange and Lions clubs sponsor a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. aiming to exceed a 175 pint quota as donors are urged to help prevent a future $25 per pint cash cost. Organizers hope to attract more than 200 donors to meet regional needs.
Two Negro attorneys invoked the Fifth Amendment before the Thomson committee on Law Reform and Racial Activities to avoid testifying about who paid court costs and attorney fees in the Norfolk school desegregation suit. The committee, chaired by Delegate James M. Thomson, probes funding sources for the litigation.
Two NAACP legal staff members refused to answer Thomson's questions citing possible self incrimination. The exchange suggests Thomson's lines of inquiry may have found solid ground in the sensitive case.
Congress moves toward quick passage of a bill to protect FBI files from exposure to communists and other groups. The measure follows the Jencks decision and aims to limit disclosure to only relevant files after a witness testifies, reflecting Hoover era priorities and concerns over sources.
A sampler of the day's leading editorials from the office’s broad daily intake. Highlights cover policy debate, national outlooks, and regional perspectives, reflecting divergent voices across multiple publications.
The article notes that modern Mexico blends Indian and Spanish elements. It cites about 60 percent mestizos, 30 percent pure Indians, and 10 percent unmixed Europeans, with folk and popular music reflecting Spanish and Indian influences.
From the Files of the Star six years ago 1952 reports the marriage of Jeanne Baidard Smith to Howard Newton Carper Jr son of local residents. Lt Marold Wingert USAF left by plane for Ladd Air Porchase Alaska after leave with his father. Mrs Otis Sargent hosted dinner for Mary Boyd. Over 400 killed when a Spanish torpedo plant exploded in Cadiz destroying homes orphanage hospital and factory. Jimmy Anderson home from Memorial Hospital after tonsillectomy. Jack Pamplin and wife returned to Raleigh after two week visit. Rainfall of 87 inches ends drought. fruit growers cheer though crops may suffer. Virginia Hunter Boyd hosted luncheon and bridge for Mary Patterson of Charlotte guest of sister Mrs Fred Glaize Jr.
Twenty five years ago in 1942 the Berryville Horse and Colt Show began a two day program. Local residents attended the opening events with exhibitors displaying horses and colts in competition and judging.
More than 1 000 vehicles registered with the Secretary of the Commonwealth reveal about half are owned by Old Dominion citizens while the rest belong to transients who licensed cars to drive on Virginia roads. A Berryville water main break left Berryville without water as the line split in the Shenandoah River. Miss Mary Lynch visited Miss Piza Meade in White Post.
Hal Boyle argues Monday is not a dull start but a gateway to a new week of opportunity. He treats Monday as a stepping stone toward living well, urging a constructive attitude and commitment to duty. The piece frames Monday as a gift to posterity and a chance to begin anew.
A Varig Airlines four engine airliner ditched 300 yards off the Puerto Plata coast after engine trouble. Ten crewmen were rescued while one Brazilian crewman, Osvaldo Scherer, remains missing after the nose section sank. Captain Kipling attempted return to Puerto Plata but failed to regain power.
Dr Bundesen explains motion sickness can strike drivers and passengers of cars planes or boats. A Bonamine dose can prevent symptoms for up to 24 hours, with medical guidance advised. A Q and A notes fever blisters are caused by a tiny germ and often follow infection or injury.
The essay urges gratitude for God's mercy and calls for tolerance toward others. It emphasizes that God remembers human frailty and that believers should temper impatience, avoid vengeance, and show kindness, understanding that everyone falls short. Tolerance is framed as compassionate, not permissive of evil.
A list of ten questions tests general knowledge and prompts to Page 2 for answers. Questions cover Goucher College gender, a Supreme Court nickname, Pharisees, stage jargon, Easter, herpetology, Manila Bay hero, Izaak Walton, capitalization in titles, and a Churchill quote.
Public service note urges residents to provide fresh water for pets during hot weather and to ensure they have access to shade and shelter to prevent heat stress.
Dr. Crane urges heart attack patients to face fear, breathe deeply, lie flat, and trust in God. The piece argues oxygen helps the heart, compares the heart to a damaged auto, warns against overexertion, and promotes church attendance as safe medicine while cautioning against reliance on sedatives.
The 1954 Anti Communist Law has been largely unused three years after its passage as lawmakers pursued tougher acts. Legal analysis notes the act may conflict with prior measures from 1950 and has rarely triggered actions beyond unions targeted under the 1950 framework. The piece discusses potential court challenges and the practical limits of enforcement.
Questions and Answers note magnifications for the 200 inch Hale telescope. An eyepiece one inch long yields 666x at the Newtonian focus, 3204x at the Cassegrain focus, and 6000x at the Caudent focus. With a 1/2 inch eyepiece these figures double. The Keats quotation is from his Letters.
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