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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1957
Page
4
Local newspaper notes its daily readership surpassing 40 000, highlighting circulation coverage in Winchester and surrounding areas. Mentions editor H F Byrd Jr and contact details for the newsroom and business office.
The piece notes that two thirds of Americans believe a global war could occur in their lifetimes and warns Soviet leaders that public opinion could shift toward war. It argues that avoidance of involvement is not guaranteed and recalls historical caution in Britain and France before World War II.
Nehru seeks U S financing for India’s five year industrialization plan begun in 1956 with a $10 billion cost. India faces a $1 billion shortfall, World Bank talks are active, and Washington appears to be the likely main lender. Russia unlikely on terms. Nehru may frame future comments to avoid anti American or pro Moscow impressions.
Four million Collier's readers await the final issue of the current serial to learn the fate of the hero as the story reaches its conclusion.
The State Port Authority announced regular shipments of barreled apples to England from Hampton Road with rates cut to 70 cents per barrel in ordinary stowage for British ports. Bethel youth group held a Treasure Hunt hosted by Miss Mary Virginia Steck Miss Betsy Rice and Mr. Thomas G. Scully. Reuss firemen re elect Lee Lamp and Sarah Zane elect Richard Brown as heads.
A reader confronts the unfinished Collier’s story as the beleaguered Western hero drowns in pain in a barn corner. The editors hint at an ending by request, noting fiction’s triumph and inviting forgiveness for the cliffhanger as audiences recall TV series finales.
The New York Times argues the federal road aid fosters highway progress while car safety must lead design. It warns against excessive vehicle size and power, urging automakers to halt costly innovations that raise road-building costs and threaten safety as traffic grows toward 1975.
Richmond Times Dispatch highlights constitutional concerns as federal Judge Taylor prosecutes contempt charges against 16 Tennesseans over Clinton school segregation actions. The piece argues federal intrusion threatens state authority and basic liberties, urging restraint and local handling of hoodlumism while condemning violence.
Lord Winster rails at Eden in Parliament and in print. He mocks Eden's tepid reception and predicts a discredited leadership. The piece laments cabinet deadwood, cites James Stuart as a weak link, and notes a Times report that 90 percent of Hungarian refugees in Austrian camps prefer emigration to the United States, Australia, or Canada. The writer argues England lacks opportunity and headlines a broader exodus to Canada and other lands as Suez prompts flights from Eden.
Rainfall in the last 48 hours ending today at 8 30 a m is none. December rainfall to date is 2 53 inches. The 1956 rainfall to date is 38 83 inches. Average annual rainfall over 43 years is 36 95 inches. Monthly averages are listed from January to December with values ranging from 2 46 to 3 99 inches.
In 1956 medical progress brought multiple health gains. New antihistamine tablets relieve perennial nasal allergies, an HEP Flury vaccine uses chick embryo attenuated virus, and blood transfusion testing with papain improves compatibility. Tulane researchers report a rapid, safe antirabies vaccine. Children do not inherit tuberculosis.
A quiz style guide with daily scoring bands from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 as Good It asks ten sample questions including diva identity discovery of California Tobit Old Testament Cordelia Lear Virginia creeper vacuum travel capes diamonds and word wisdom with page 4 for answers.
The Department of State notes that Russia recognized the United States in 1809. Czar indicated it would receive a minister plenipotentiary. John Quincy Adams was commissioned June 27, 1809 as first U S minister to Russia. Count Pahlen arrived with credentials around July 11, 1809. Prior private correspondence had acknowledged President Jefferson.
Earl L. Douglas summarizes Thomas a Kempis The Imitation of Christ urging readers to find spiritual peace through gratitude for small gifts. He notes enduring relevance after 500 years and emphasizes meekness and patience when grace is withdrawn. Be loving and thankful.
A detailed, period style listing shows primetime programs across Channels 5 and 9, including news, dramas, game shows, and specials. Notable entries include Eddie Fisher, Kraft Theater Hang Up My Guns, This Is Your Life, and boxing match Robinson vs Fullmer. The lineup spans 6 PM to 11:15 PM with color broadcasts and signoffs.
A dense listing shows Thursday daytime and evening programs across Channel 4 and Channel 7 with games soap operas and variety shows including Tic Tac Dough Fire One Inga Tenn Ernie Ford Show Matinee Theater Queen for a Day and more plus Channel 7 children and comedy blocks and late news. The schedule also includes 12 to 5 shows on Channel 4 and 12 to 5 on Channel 7 with titles like Clown Corner Mickey Mouse Our Miss Brooks and Amos n Andy among others.
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