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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
4
Local newspaper imprint showing name Winchester Star established 1896 with editor H. F. Byrd Jr and telephones, circulated to over 40,000 readers daily except Sunday.
The Greatest Navy Jane analysis shows the United States at the top, Russia second, Britain third, with U S submarines and nuclear ships expanding ahead of conventional battleships. Air power now dominates defense strategy, while constitutional rights debate echoes in state ratifications.
The piece argues that Communist apologists shield the Soviet Union from world opinion by downplaying crimes like kulak slaughter and gulag camps. It accuses Moscow of war on Hungarian civilians and recalls the suppression of Hungary’s freedom uprising, urging acknowledgment of penalties faced by the Soviets.
The article urges Americans to read the first ten amendments as the Bill of Rights. It notes their deep roots in the history of natural rights and the birth of American constitutional thought. It cites Hamilton’s Federalist reflections on popular rights during ratification debates.
The piece argues federal income tax growth exceeds early fears. It counters Joseph Choates and Senator Borah, noting top brackets reach 1] percent and individuals face high direct and indirect taxes. A man earning $85 weekly works more hours to pay taxes than food and clothing combined.
A Reader’s Digest style exchange at a licensing hearing features a wife asked about driving and a husband quipping that she has racked up one hundred twenty thousand miles without steering, highlighting a humorous yet revealing moment in the proceeding.
Five years ago in 1951 Joe DiMaggio announced he would not play again. The veteran outfielder spent 13 seasons with the New York Yankees. Other notes include King George VI's 15th anniversary, visits by local residents, a wedding notice, and baseball trades involving Hack Wilson and Burleigh Grimes.
H. P. Byrd was named president again of the Virginia State Horticultural Society, continuing his leadership role in the organization. The announcement underscores Byrd’s ongoing influence within regional horticultural circles and circles of members.
The Star notes a measles outbreak near Jericho. Mrs. S F Rhodes heard a cellar noise in Middletown and found a tramp. Rhodes gave him his walking papers and sent him away. Mr and Mrs Conway left Winchester for Orlando for the winter.
New York report notes diamond prices are lower now than in 1946 with many marriages rising through the 1970s. Industry official Albert Haase cites rising demand, more diamonds in rings and cufflinks, and a history lesson on diamond popularity from Agnes Sorel.
A 100 question daily test spans 10 days with scoring tiers from Memory Genius to Good. Items include identifying living ex presidents and the origin of terms, plus questions on Othello, Biblical lineage, Red Cross HQ, and the Bill of Rights.
The passage asks true false about the Declaration of Independence and a boa’s vestigial pelvis and tail. It then queries hair color of Columbus and Balooa, whether Ismalian is Ishmaelite, and quotes Thackery about an Ishmaelite with pilau. It also asks if pilau refers to an oriental rug.
The piece contrasts modern views of Puritanism with its early form about 400 years ago. It argues early Puritanism fostered democracy and moral aims, with adherents willing to sacrifice for beliefs. It notes later corruption but defends the movement’s crucial historic contributions to Western civilization.
Two inmates escaped the State School for Boys Campus near Gatesville and attempted to flag a ride. The driver, school superintendent Herman Sapier, gave them a lift and diverted to return them to the institution.
Past 24 hours ending 8 30 am shows no rainfall today. December cumulative rainfall stands at 0.27 inches for the date and 43.59 inches for the year. Average annual rainfall over 43 years is 36.95 inches with monthly averages listed: January 2.45 February 2.95 March 2.98 April 3.10 May 3.90 June 8.90 July 3.69 August 3.99 September 4.65 October 3.22 November 2.87 December 2.46.
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