Winchester Evening Star Appears Daily to 40,000 Readers
Winchester Evening Star reflects a 1957 edition page with standard masthead and classifieds. The paper notes circulation over 40 000 and lists editor F BYRD JR and contact numbers for offices. It carries a religious verse 1 Tim 6 12 on the Wednesday August 21 1957 issue.
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Post readers urged on jury trial claim in Virginia case
A Washington Post letter argues against a constitutional right to jury trials and urges readers to reread the Sixth Amendment. It asserts the Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy public trial by an impartial jury in the state and district where the crime occurred and notes its ratification date.
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Counsels of Despair on Population Growth and Immigration
A cautious piece argues predictions of a 300 million U S population by 1997 should not prompt calls for curbing immigration. It warns against fears of overcrowded schools, higher taxes, and dictatorship, noting America’s capacity for renewal through private enterprise and new resources.
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Pass A Law But Don t Criticize Petersburg Progress Index
Two ministers of the House of Representatives quote Vice President Nixon urging Congress to act to protect FBI files. The bill would let judges decide if FBI material is pertinent for defendants. Nixon warns criminals would favor access to confidential information to pressure disclosure. The measure ties to the Jencks decision and faces Supreme Court scrutiny. The debate questions moral rights to legislate a ruling on Supreme Court decisions.
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Nixon
Congress
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PBI
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Jencks
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Supreme Court
Dog Days Named From Ancient Belief
The article explains midsummer heat as dog days, a period when dogs rest and people slow down. It notes the term stems from ancient beliefs about the hot season and the behavior of dogs and stars.
Dog Days Heat Sparks Bites and Restful Dogs
The article notes July and August heat, linked to the Dog Star in Canis Major, raises dog irritability and bites. It cites a veterinarian urging calmer play and avoiding rough treatment to prevent incidents as fleas add to dog discomfort during peak dog days.
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Editorial Digest Highlights Trials From Daily Newspanets
An editoral digest notes the daily publication of the most interesting trials culled from 40 Newspanet feeds. The item emphasizes the office’s role in selecting notable cases for readers.
Deadhead origin in railroading and modern usage
The term deadhead began as a railroading expression for a passenger with a pass not counted during head counts before the Civil War. It later described empty railroad cars and now commonly refers to a person with an empty head.
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Trautman
Cosmos and Korea News From The Star Chronicle
From the files of the Star Cumberland Valley Firemen convention notes delegates from four states. The Public Health Service reports 3 110 for the year and the highest weekly total since 1949. The Navy says the Thompson minesweeper was hit by shore guns off Korea killing four and wounding ten. A naval pilot set an airspeed record in an experimental D-558 with a Skystreak design, flying 640.7 mph over a three kilometer course. Colleen Elisabeth Davis engages Haskel Levi Jenkins. Brown Jr. visits New England and Canada with companions.
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Turper Poster Caldwell, Jr
Winchester gas superintendent J Fred Goss dies after illness
Five years ago, 51 year old J Fred Goss, longtime superintendent of the Winchester Gas company, died following a three day illness. Stewart M. Perry announced he had leased City Rock Quarry and could furnish crushed rock at once.
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Winchester Gas Company
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Clinton Hodgson Elected President of TriState Odd Fellows
Clinton M. Hodgson of Winchester is elected president of the Tristate League of Odd Fellows, an alliance of lodges in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia, marking a regional leadership change in 1907.
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Winchester
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Virginia
West Virginia
Massey to Portray Lincoln In Story of Famed Debates
Ray Massey, famed actor and former soldier, will again play Abraham Lincoln in Norman Corwin's The Rivalry during a 73 city road tour. He asserts actors must not identify personally with roles and laments modern theater for self indulgence.
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Norman Corwin
U. S
Marlon Brando
Tam
Strength For The Day: Aim For Impossible Perfection
The essay cites Miguel De Unamuno’s idea that true value lies in striving for the infinite, not in easy success. It argues that small, sincere effort pleases God more than grand but indifferent feats, likening spiritual growth to a seed that grows from humble beginnings.
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Miguel de Unamuno
How's Your IQ How to Score From 19 Questions
Daily IQ quiz scoring lists categories Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good with 9 to 10 7 to 8 6 4 correct answers. Page 2 provides correct answers. Sample questions include likeness on a U S half dollar Zane Grey gender role censer vs. creature geography iodine cabbage mumps immunity tree growth Portland locations comma in figures quotation completion.
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Maine
Oregon
Doctor Warns Quick Action Needed If Tot Eats Moth Balls
Dr Bundesen warns moth balls and flakes contain naphthalene a poison start with vomiting and fast medical help. Immediate finger sweep method may induce vomiting then call a doctor for care including red blood cells and fluid balance measures. Prevention by keeping moth balls out of reach is emphasized.
Coronary Thrombosis Explained By Dr Crane
Helen asks in plain terms what coronary thrombosis is and its causes. The article compares arterial blockage to cave stalagmites and stalactites forming, explains how a thrombus blocks blood to heart tissue, outlines symptoms and the life saving role of rapid deep breathing for oxygen delivery.
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Henry
Crane
Denly
Syria shows the soft spot in Eisenhower's Mid East plan
In Washington James Marlow reports that Syria's pro Soviet officers have seized influence in the army undermining Eisenhower's Middle East program. Dulles warned of three communist threats while Syria rejects U.S. aid and leans to Soviet support. Maj. Gen. Asif Bizry questioned American leadership and avoided naming himself as communist.
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Mid- East
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State Board Releases $225000 for Loudoun Negro School
Virginia officials announced Literary Fund loans totaling 515000 for school construction in several counties. Loudoun County receives 225000 for the Douglas Negro Elementary School, while Rockbridge and Caroline counties gain funds for white and Negro elementary projects respectively.
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Madison
State Board of Education
Smythe County
Loudoun County
Rockbridge County
Highland
Rhyme Used in Counting Apple Seeds and the Name Joe Doakes
The piece presents a traditional counting rhyme about loves and kisses from W. W. Newell and explains the meaning of Joe Doakes as a placeholder name for an unknown or unimportant person, comparing it to John Doe and Whoozis.
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John Doe
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John Smith
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Whoozi
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