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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
4
December 29 1955 edition reflects on Jesus Christ as the carpenter's son with a focus on his wisdom and powerful actions. The piece notes his extraordinary psychology that moved fishermen and peasants to world prominence. It mentions Peter as a flawed figure who becomes a steadfast rock.
Oxford professor Lionel Robins, an unbiased observer, says nationalization did not improve worker responsibility. He cites 1945 to 1950 production data showing coal output fell, contradicting socialist theory and highlighting labor sector decline under the Labour government.
An 18 year old in Cleveland Ohio was fined 15 dollars and ordered to pay 27 65 damages to a car he collided with while crossing a busy street. No injuries were reported suggesting the auto bore the brunt of the incident. The piece ponders whether modern youth are becoming rougher and hints at warning road signs.
Wheeler County Texas school board president H M Wiley concludes after a three year study that left handed people are not born but made. He based his finding on interviews with over 17 000 Texans across the state.
The Petersburg Progress Index questions Senator Byrd's claims about billions wasted in foreign aid. It cites Denmark's 100 million and Britain’s 200 million aid for debt and a British tax cut, arguing such disbursements are indefensible and that aid should start at home. Military aid to allies is defended as necessary in the Cold War context.
The educator Wiley argues left handedness is formed in early life and not inherited. He notes lefties rise in times of turmoil due to neglect in training. Mothers should teach right handedness from infancy to shape a child’s personality amid a world built for right use.
Philip F. Gabler was named manager of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. The period item notes other local notes including a Christmas lighting contest winner E B Brengle Jr and several social visits. Snow blocked Garrett County roads as crews cleared main highways in Cumberland and Alleghany.
U.S. Eighth Army says North Korean Reds scored a three mue dent in the UN front in east central Korea. Norfolk Virginia District Engineers to add about 300 workers to supervise the expanded military construction program. Mr and Mrs John C Martin announce the engagement of Betsy Jean Martin to William Ray Neurdenburg.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Nelson hosted a wedding party at home as Dorothy Mae Wilson wed Mitchell Boyd Spaid.
Miss Fannie Baker daughter of the late Josiah Baker married Holly R Dunlap in a quiet service. The article notes Lt Commander L M Nulton served on the Naval Board trying the hazing case of a midshipman, a historic first for the Naval Academy. D R Eskey hosted his niece Etta Eskey of Sherrard West Virginia as guest.
Genevieve Clark Thomson argues in a Virginia letter that heat over the Gray Report harms public life. She urges separation of church and state, defends constitutional principles, and cautions ministers against pulpit politics.
A long sermon urges faith over politics in religion. It cites Lenin’s theory of infiltrating churches and calls for preaching true Bible messages, resisting secular sermons and the spiritual death of believers.
Rainfall data show 24 hour total ending 8:30 a.m. today with December total 0.26 inches and year to date 37.19 inches. Average annual rainfall over 42 years is 36.94 inches with monthly averages by year 1912 to 195? including January 2.50 and other months ranging from 1.95 to 4.24 inches.
Doctors report ultrasound treatment reduces muscle pain and spasms in conditions like bursitis and periarthritis. Treatments run six to twelve days, five to fifteen minutes each, with direct binding or water conduction methods. Some thyroid-related circulatory issues are mentioned but said uncommon.
A daily 10 question Q A series rates memory and reasoning from Memory Genius to Oddity. Questions cover literature math science geography language and history, including Bandello Shakespeare connections, cobalt in reactors, and Morse code origin.
Q and A discuss Calvin Coolidge's dual oaths after Harding's death with Vermont and Washington authorities. It notes Roy Bramson's claim the assembly line concept predates Ford, citing Newhall Carriage Works and an English railroad car maker. Also explains dead letters hold time at the post office.
After a late sleigh party Wade and Lora share a quiet ride home under a bright moon as Adam eyes Lora. Back at the house Mrs. Tyler clings to faith and banishes Lora, while Wade attends a Circle meeting and Ellie tends the ailing matriarch amid family tensions.
Lora coercively handles Mrs. Tyler to control her. She strips the bed, consoles the old woman with a back rub, and orders a return to bed. Mrs. Tyler resists in a mood of helpless rage as the scene hints at further conflict to come.
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