This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1957
Page
4
Local brief notes year end edition from Winchester Virginia December 31 1957. Newspaper details editor Byrd Jr and press associations with Associated Press. Includes religious verse Psalm 134:2 and masthead information for the paper.
A congressional subcommittee hearing revealed that experts view the farm surplus as labor excess, urging fewer larger mechanized farms and government aid to move labor to non agricultural jobs. They project rising farm production despite fewer workers and foresee wage and machinery cost factors driving modernization.
Roanoke Times reports 21 million acres were kept out of production in 1957 under the soil bank Acreage Reserve. Despite this, farm output matched a record while taxpayers paid about 414 million to compensate noncropping. Large producers received 5.26 million for 173,179 acres. largest payout 278 thousand to a Kansas cotton grower. Mississippi State Penitentiary got 71 thousand. Next year no single producer may exceed 3 thousand. The piece questions the program’s success and calls for reform.
Economists conclude that hard economic laws are at work and will solve the farm problem regardless of Washingtons tinkering. The remark emphasizes self correcting market forces over federal intervention.
Commentary denounces East Germany for ordering a crackdown on emigration of able bodied people while allowing the sick disabled and aged to flee argues that such despotic policy mirrors Nazi methods and threatens global freedom and humanity urging persistent resistance until despots are eliminated.
A concise survey highlights opinion across multiple papers on pressing issues of the day. Editors weigh policy shifts, governance challenges, and public sentiment while assessing potential courses of action.
The Star reports police investigate Norfolk's biggest safe theft of 1952, with $5,000 cash and $6,000 in government bonds stolen from the Ben Franklin Store. Also noted are local incidents and social notices involving area residents and visitors.
Capt John R Harmer veteran volunteer fireman and former captain of Union Fire Co seriously ill at his West Monmouth Street home. Mrs Joseph Wisecarver of Hayfield entertained a large group at Cities Mis. Rebecca Barr hosted a party for Miss Frances Harmon Hughes of Staunton marking a Happy New Year.
Ten years ago Miss Roxanne Rogers and Miss Wilda Ada of the county won $40 U. and bond for excellence in domestic science among 4-H club workers. Miss Elizabeth Laren left for Richmond to visit Mr and Mrs D. Coffelt and their guard at their home. Floyd Coffelt and son Jack of Hagerstown were mentioned.
In a 1932 social note, Anne Brooke Kern entertained guests at her Fairmont Avenue residence before the chanty gathering, highlighting a genteel afternoon event as part of local social life.
Hal Boyle offers a satirical New Year Eve profile of party guests as a survival test. He lists a cast from the despairing pundit to the rambling weeper and the long-ago friend making long calls, all framed as the nightly carnival of urban celebrations.
Edward Haan learned it is a small world after a minor auto mishap in Sterling. First on the scene was Don Haan, who is not related to Edward.
A reflective sermon urging readers to avoid dwelling on past mistakes and sorrows. It emphasizes looking forward, focusing on present duties, and not plowing backward. Jesus is cited warning against backward gaze to stay fit for the kingdom.
A reader guide outlines a 10 day quiz scoring system with daily results from 9 to 10 correct yielding Memory Genius and other bands. It then lists ten sample questions covering geography, Bible canons, typography, landmarks, UK presidency terms, nicknames, Henry VIII, postal validity, WWI generals, and British auto terminology.
Dr Bundesen cautions readers about dangers of alcohol overindulgence during New Year festivities. He notes moderation can help, but excess may impair judgment and health. The article discusses pacing drinks, mixed cocktails, and tranquilizers as aid after overindulgence, plus cautions on ulcers and cancer risk.
The note discusses a misconception about fish drinking water while swimming near the surface. It explains that fish drink little water and instead pass it through their bodies via gills as part of suspension and respiration.
Dr. Crane presents a debate on making and keeping resolutions. He cites tobacco and overeating harms, money lost, and life extension, urging high aims and family support. Diet and clean living are linked to practical goals and a 10-day weight plan booklet.
A New Year reflection on 1957 from Washington, noting the satellite launch, missiles, and space age fears. The piece contrasts American hubris with rising Russian capabilities and praises human intellect while fearing future global loneliness.
In the gold rush era clipper ships from New York to California often exceeded 100 days. After Maury published wind and current charts the duration shortened. In 1852 three ships raced via the Horn arriving fastest in 92 days aboard the Flying Fish.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.