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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1957
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star issue from December 27 1957 lists publication details and rates for subscriptions including prices for in and out of state, and notes daily circulation figures exceeding 40 000 people with the paper published Friday. It notes association with the Associated Press and identifies offices in Winchester Virginia.
Dr. Cary P. Haskin argues in his annual report that future historians may call our era a golden age despite turmoil and fear. He notes past golden ages were times of intense intellectual activity and sees current efforts toward universal peace and fighting hunger and disease as signs of a crucial century.
The Christian Science Monitor argues farmers share little blame for rising costs as food prices rise slowly since 1949. It notes half of farmers receive no price supports and a consumer food dollar shrink in farmers’ share from 51 to 39 percent.
Urban planning circles discuss Victor Gruen Associates proposals to replace downtown streets with pedestrian malls in Fort Worth Texas. The plan envisions a loop of pedestrian areas with edge parking and moving sidewalks, replacing auto traffic with a landscaped, store front district.
St Paul Minnesota eyes a major overhaul to ease traffic snarls. Greater St Paul Development signed a 52000 contract with an Los Angeles firm for preliminary work on a revived loop concept that could convert parts of downtown into an island with fringe parking.
A selection of editorials from multiple papers highlights ongoing debates on public policy. Analysts weigh government efficiency, economic strategy, and civic engagement with contrasting regional perspectives and calls for reform.
The piece argues the 1960 census should not ask about religion as it cannot capture true belief. It dismisses a single word or label as meaningless and notes census data focuses on quantitative facts, not the depth of devotion or faith.
A Chicago Tribune blurb contrasts several Scots named Sandy McTavish McDougall Ivers Mahin for money habits. It humorously links frugality and generosity across variants of the same nickname.
From The Star: Miss Barbara Fay Russell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy Russell, becomes bride of Gerald Daniel Cupp, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. M. Cupp. Also notes visits from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewell of Bath, Maine, plus a military resignation request denied for Glenn Davis to pursue pro football.
Virginians statewide donate old gold jewelry to be melted into a medal for Adm. Richard E Byrd by the Virginia Society. It marks the Society’s first presentation of such a medal. President Truman signed a measure boosting the Federal Housing Administration’s insured loan authority by 750 million dollars.
Beall Knight spent the holidays with his parents Dr. and Mrs. B M Knight at their Fairmont Avenue home. Corporation Court Clerk Clark M Smith remained at home on Peyton Street with influenza.
A 1907 report notes two trains collided in Lahone Indiana killing twenty people and seriously injuring many more. A St Petersburg dispatch mentions social events canceled and guests at Hackwood including Mr and Mrs H P Boyce hosting Mr and Mrs Louis Starry of Atlantic City.
HAL BOYLE notes that men face New Year resolutions as self blame and humor. He recalls aging from 25 to 46, showing resolutions shrink and humor fades as time erodes ambitions, concluding the only real aim is simply to keep living.
The sermon warns that worry is a sin a crime and a disease. It describes how constant unease can lead to indigestion headaches high blood pressure and insomnia and cites Jesus urging followers not to be anxious. It stresses God cares for all needs and will provide for His children.
The doctor outlines gout management with physician care and self help. It explains uric acid buildup and purine rich foods to avoid, lists permitted foods, and recommends rest, splints, heat or cold, and limiting walking during a leg attack. Drugs like colchicine may aid treatment.
A quiz based system rates your memory by daily results over ten days. Scores 9–10 correct equals Memory Genius, 7–8 Very Superior, 5–6 Excellent, 4 Good. Page 2 offers correct answers. Includes ten sample questions on archbishop Jeroboam Vatican Bremerhaven aluminum and more.
A brief note compares a four volume set to earlier books. It explains that originally books were scrolls and that the word volume derives from Latin meaning rolled up.
Laura R., a 29 year old woman, seeks help for infertility driven by ego and stigma. Dr Crane suggests fostering and community nurturing as healthier outlets, diagnosing a selfish urge to prove fertility. Laura confronts denial, admits selfish motive, and vows to change.
Washington analysis argues 1958 will test U S resolve to rebuild military strength and democratic freedoms. It warns Russia could deploy missiles quickly, urging Congress to balance liberty with readiness and avoid drifting into dictatorship.
Questions cover symbolism of the palm tree the first women medical college in Pennsylvania peak employment months and Sarah Bernhardt last U S appearance Nike the goddess of Victory and the musk deer size habitat. Answers give historical and factual notes with dates and figures.
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