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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1955
Page
4
A devotional note urges readers to ask God for wisdom and faith to unlock divine insight. It cites Psalm 18 28 and frames wisdom as a present storehouse accessible through faith.
A rocket expert notes solving takeoff challenges is easy compared to returning to Earth. He warns that mastering a return maneuver is complex and uncertain, as explorers may remain away or find a more appealing place, challenging humanity to regain solid ground.
Two Federal Reserve banks in Cleveland and Atlanta boosted their rediscount rate to 21 percent, with other banks expected to follow. The move, raised from 134 to 2 percent on August 4, marks a second increase in less than a month as inflation fears grow. Copper prices also rose to 43 cents per pound, the second rise in eight days.
The Commerce Department reports private U S investment in foreign countries climbed to 26.5 billion dollars last year, up nearly 3 billion. Canada remains the top foreign investment area with 1 0 total close to 1 0 0 million in mining and petroleum and 700 million in manufacturing and finance. Latin America accounts for 7.75 billion, Western Europe 4.75 billion, and other regions 4.5 billion.
Admiral Strauss reports the United States likely ahead of the Soviet Union in peaceful atomic energy. He cautions about training young scientists, noting the USSR is rapidly building a dedicated technical workforce. The totalitarian system may outpace in manpower while the race for nuclear tech continues.
A digest compiling editorials culled from forty newspapers arriving at the office daily. It highlights opinion trends and notable arguments shaping public discourse across multiple outlets.
The column recalls Ring Lardner’s dislike of juke box song lyrics like Tweedley Tweedley Dee and Night and Day. It criticizes baby talk rhymes that degrade songs and notes Lardner’s call for more dignity in lyric writing.
William Wood Glass, 80, former Winchester mayor, died at Winchester Hospital. He was a direct descendant of Colonel James Wood, founder of Winchester. Mr and Mrs William Hooker announce birth of a son. Mrs Hooker formerly Miss Shirley McFarland. Miss Anne Sue Stickley vacationing at Cacapon Lake Park.
Pvt Edward L Collier 18 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Collier was killed in action in Korea. Mrs Florence Kenney and Miss Maggie Bargent hosted a house warming for Mr and Mrs Harry Clark. Mr and Mrs Charles J Enders announced the marriage of their daughter Betty Sue to Ronald Locke son of Mr and Mrs Charles Locke.
Miss Flora Hertel cashier for Brandt Cashier Co. of Watertown Wisconsin was abducted by two men and robbed of 3200 dollars she carried from the Bank of Watertown to her office. Cannes of Ridgeley Maryland finished packing 15000 cases of canned corn from a drought reduced yield. Major and Mrs Eaton return by motor after a Connecticut summer.
An Army board of inquiry held General George C. Marshall partly responsible for the Pearl Harbor disaster. George R. Haines of the city was among 86 American Red Cross men who would land in Japan as part of General MacArthur's occupation forces.
Fifty years ago in 1905 Mrs. Lucy Hampton and Mr. Roy Gaunt were mentioned visiting Mrs. Roy Gaunt in Boyce. C. C. Herrell, recently ill at his parents home Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Herrell, was reported improved. Master David Robinson, son of Cyrus Robinson, showed improvement after breaking his arm on horizontal bars.
Alistair Cooke argues American agriculture blends free enterprise with government backing, labeling it a hybrid system that relies on persuasion and incentives. The piece notes quotas, crop storage, or insurance programs shape farming, while critics see a drift toward welfare state measures.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8 30 am today none. August rainfall to date 11 02 1955 totals 30 67 inches. Average annual rainfall over 42 years 36 94 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1954 include January 2 50 February 1 94 March 2 95 April 3 11 May 3 92 June 3 89 July 3 73 August 3 82 September 2 66 October 3 24 November 2 59 December 2 51
Stay at home to relieve hay fever with ragweed season dates and regional pollen patterns. Desensitization shots may help 40 percent if begun six to twelve weeks early. antihistamines like benadryl offer relief for many while not aiding asthma. eye drops boric acid washes and dark glasses reduce symptoms.
A retro puzzle page offers a 10 day quiz with daily scoring and ten sample questions. It asks about an obvious truth, early church history, shipping terms, Michigan settlement, sleep height, Long Tom, Inez de Castro, Casey Jones, the first white child, and a jealous ballad plot.
Iron Tag is described as an original form of tag once played across the United States Germany and Italy. The pursued child is safe upon touching iron objects such as a horseshoe hitching post or even a stray nail.
The text notes that hundreds of years ago dogs were seen as pariahs in the East. It describes dogs receiving scraps of garbage in the streets. It also states Hindu belief held the dog to be of the lowest reincarnation.
In Kennerly Missouri Adam and Ann Laird form a home building venture after marriage. They invest in a modest life with Ann assisting a local flood bank blood drive and Dr Alexander at the hospital. Town gossip threatens their privacy as Ann's loyalty and love for Adam face scrutiny.
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