Winchester Star Brings Daily News To 40 000 Readers
Winchester Evening Star issue dated December 7 1957 reports circulation over 40000 readers. Editor H F Byrd Jr outlines suburban and city coverage with Associated Press content and national reps Gallagher DeLisser Inc. Local news distribution and subscription rates are listed for mail and carrier delivery.
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Winchester Evening Star
Ec H. F. Byrd, JR
Mohawk
Winchester
Associated Press
Gallagher - DeLisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
W Va
Far-Fetched Idea On Court Decisions
An editorial argues Supreme Court decisions are sometimes reversed and not universally accepted. It cites Lincoln on Dred Scott and the 1895 tax ruling, noting law gains legitimacy when codified, not merely interpreted. It contends the 1954 integration ruling faced widespread opposition, challenging judicial power to amend the Constitution.
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Supreme Court
Saturday Evening Post
Abraham Lincoln
the Post
Like the Hills Father Mathew Record in the Irish Digest Dublin
A 1808 letter from Jacob Ryder to William Hickey laments modern youth as self confident and disrespectful, arguing such manners resemble the unchanging hills despite the years. The note reflects enduring views on youth and aging.
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Father Mathew
Irish Digest Dublin
William Hickey
Jacob Ryder
Bernstein Named Musical Director of New York Philharmonic
Leonard Bernstein, the composer and conductor known for television appearances, is appointed musical director and conductor of the New York Philharmonic. The post carries a long high reputation as one of the top positions in American music.
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Leonard Bernstein
America
Bernstein
New York Philharmonic
Bernstein’s New York Post Marks Coming of Age for American Musicians
The article traces how leadership of major orchestras shifted from famed conductors Toscanini Barbirolli Mitropoulos to Bernstein. It notes doubts about Bernstein’s focus on conducting versus composing and television work, and marks a milestone for an American-born maestro taking a premier New York post.
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New York
Editorial Digest Highlights From Daily Newspapers
A digest of the most interesting editorials culled from forty newspapers arriving at the office daily. Curated opinions cover politics economy society and national issues with concise summaries for quick reader insight.
And a Dog Too From the Irish Digest Dublin
Seamus and Sean, touring Switzerland, faced a sudden Alpine blizzard and feared rescue would take time. A St Bernard dog bounded through the snow with a cask of brandy tied to its collar, prompting Sean to praise man's best friend and the dog’s surprising aid.
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Seamus
Sean
Switzerland
World beer consumption could float warships
Svenska Dagbladet reports Sweden based British Brewers association states that global beer consumption reaches about 70 million gallons annually, enough to float 89 warships.
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British Brewers’ Association
Rioting prisoners freed hostages end 20 hour NM prison uprising
Warden Morris Abram announced the end of a 20 hour uprising at New Mexico State Prison after rioting prisoners released eight hostages. A 15 foot shark killed 17 year old Henry Wilson near Pacific Grove California. Belgrade Radio reported a major new purge of Communist leaders underway in Czechoslovakia.
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Morris Abram
New Mexico State Prison
Henry Wilson
Monterey Bay
Pacific Grove
California
Belgrade
Czechoslovakia
Ten years ago Kuykendall left for Richmond bar exams
J Sloan Kuykendall member of the state board of law examiners departed for Richmond where 165 candidates were expected to take bar examinations. Mr and Mrs Julian Bayliss returned home on Baker Street after a patent in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Cpl Listen K. Grim son of Mrs A H Grom of Stephens City arrived at the Nonth Infantry division Fort Dis where we as BWHLNY assignment.
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J. Sloan Kuykendall
State Board of Law Examiners
Richmond
Julian Bayliss
Baker Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Listen K. Grim
A H. Grom
Stephens City
Nonth Infantry Division
Fort Dis
Miners Dead Entombed in Monongah and West Virginia Strife
Fifty years past, reports recount Monongah WV mine disaster with twenty dead and 200 miners trapped in rubble. Simultaneously tensions roll through Parkes Goldfield Nevada as striking miners tighten control while a union chief is shot amid escalating violence.
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Chicago
Monogah
W. Va
Parkes Goldfield
Nevada
Thes’ Union
Law of the Land and Court Power Through History
The piece contrasts Dred Scott and Pollock decisions with later amendments and rulings, arguing that the law of the land should rest on constitutional amendments or statutes rather than judicial fiat. It cites Lincoln, Taney, and Hughes to stress that courts should not amend the Constitution by decision.
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Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Roger Taney
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Hamilton A. Long
Taney
Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Ohio Constitutional Convention
RAF Will Play Santa For Malaya's Jungle Troops
RAF will drop Christmas hampers by parachute to Commonwealth forces in Malaya’s jungle forts and outposts. The program, in its tenth year, will include food and drinks while Christmas carols are broadcast to troops in the jungle. More than 1,000 Australian and 750 New Zealand soldiers have joined 15,000 British troops, many away from home.
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A. L. McIntyre
Kuala Lumpur
RAP Valera
Malaya
The Doctor Speaks Self Treatment Risks and Tranquilizers
An article by Dr Herman N Bandesen warns against self treatment of health issues and cautions about indiscriminate tranquilizer use. It cites JAMA and New York City Health Department data on poisoning and outlines potential liver damage, withdrawal symptoms, and dependency. The piece urges consulting a physician before during and after tranquilizer use and includes a patient query about epilepsy and Dilantin with a reassured answer.
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Herman N. Bandesen
M.D
Journal of the
American Medical Association
New York City Health Department
Strength For The Day Keeps Focus On Action Over Theory
A religious talk stresses choosing concrete deeds over abstract plans and urges self sacrifice to help others. It cites Jesus and defends action beyond mugging debates and comfy committees. Theodore Roosevelt’s call for voter review of court rulings is recalled for public accountability.
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Pople
Jesus
The Worry Clinic Push for a Happy Marriage
A reader questions if marriage can be thrilling and enduring. Dr Crane urges teamwork, budgeting, church attendance, and scientific approaches in daily life and in the bedroom to prevent divorce. The piece promotes a booklet and a stamped return envelope for readers seeking guidance.
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Mabel
Mabel D
Dr. Crane
Mariel
Crane
Eisenhowers 1958 budget outlook dominates congressional mood
President Eisenhower’s post stroke meetings with 41 congressional leaders yield a mixed reaction. Democrats fault the defense and foreign aid plans while Republicans largely approve. He plans about half a billion more for foreign aid and faces possible defense cuts and domestic spending squeezes in an election year.
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Washington
Senhower
Congress
Eisenhower
Ddnt
White House
How's Your I Q How to Score
A dated self quiz with ten questions on memory, general knowledge, and history asks readers to rate their performance nightly. It covers conferences, Biblical kings, Irish provinces, war costs, and notable figures to gauge IQ.
Boards Cannot Exempt Volunteer Firemen from Tags
Richmond Attorney General Kenneth C. Patty rules county boards of supervisors cannot exempt volunteer firemen from county auto license tags for private cars. He cites state law requiring license tax be charged and assessed by locality authorities. He notes the provision does not exempt those vehicles and declines to say if free tags could be distributed via a volunteer fire department.
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Richmond
Kenneth C. Patty
County Boards of Supervisors
Patty
Commonwealth
Curtis A. Sumpter
Flood Genty
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