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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1956
Page
3
Winchester Evening Star reports local news dated Tuesday January 10 1956 with staffing by uF. BYRD JR editor and national reps DeLisser Inc. notice of subscription rates and mailing options for Virginia and West Virginia readers.
Archbishop Richard J. Cushing of Boston says he would refuse any federal or government aid to fund schools. He argues government control would be inevitable, and education should remain a state and local responsibility. The newspaper shares this opposition, favoring local oversight over federal involvement.
Dip Stick A writer mocks Carl W. Georgi for urging dip stick standardization. He argues the gauge is an obfuscating relic and urges its removal, comparing it to archaic horse handling and noting dangers of modern weapons. The piece satirically laments the stick’s unreliable readings and calls for its disappearance.
Editorial digest notes the twelfth week of the Westinghouse strike with plant by plant persuasion and a company loan aid contrasting the union advertising and aggressive tactics. It cites Lima Ohio as an example where workers returned after outreach while some switch sides. The piece warns about growing public attitude and calls for better strategies by both sides.
The piece cites Lewis Strauss warning of a scientist shortage and cites Oklahoma surveys showing 2,067 graduates next June, none physics, seven chemistry, 28 biology, 51 general science. It notes teachers seek private industry pay and Oklahoma City students view scientists poorly. A new approach to inspire youth is urged.
Area sees three inches of snow causing several mishaps including injuries to a Virginia State Trooper. President Eisenhower urged a 5 percent raise for civil service and postal workers. Other items report Fort Dix postings, marriage licenses in Winchester, and local civic notes.
Hodding Carter writes on two Mississippis the brutal reality of race crimes and gradual reform. The North must choose between forced integration and patient change as Mississippi holds both violence and hopeful progress.
A compilation of Q A pairs covers Rudolph Diesel nationality death mystery silk from spiders museum exhibits immigration contributions to the United States Statue of Liberty National Monument and vice presidents in large firms. Facts include Diesel born to German parents in Paris died en route to London in 1913 and Fortune magazine noting an average 7.7 vice presidents per large corporation with up to 146 in one case.
R. J. Scott notes that Scott's Scrap Book proved to be a mercy and love filled work that opened up a spring of hope. The piece frames the book as a source of mercy and renewal.
A sermon excerpt cites a battle shell that revealed a spring and kept soldiers hydrated. It argues that God overrules turmoil to yield blessings from misfortune and that apparent defeats serve a higher purpose. The piece urges faith in an all powerful Providence guiding events.
A brief page lists trivia questions across Oddity Bible Who's Who Nature and Word Lore plus a math puzzle about sharing a ten dollar bill. It notes a UN Nobel Peace Prize 1954 award to UNHCR with a 3500000? line, and mentions Dr Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart as head of the office.
The report gives past 24 hour rainfall to 8:30 a m and year to date figures for 1956 with a 43 year average annual rainfall of 36.95 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1955 include January 2.45, February 1.95, March 2.98, April 3.10, May 3.90, June 3.90, July 3.69, August 3.99, September 2.65, October 3.22, November 2.57, December 2.46 inches.
A cautionary note urges motorists to drive carefully this year. The message stresses attentive driving and safe behavior to prevent accidents on the roads.
Winter heightens fall risk with nearly one fifth of accidental deaths caused by falls. Home floors get slick from snow and waxed surfaces. Rubber heel footwear helps grip, though wet floors may still slip. Keep floors clear, wax properly, and tack down rugs. Install stairway lighting and avoid mirrors at stairs. Use a box at foot of stairs to ferry items in one trip. If falling, relax, go limp, and roll to reduce injuries. Fractures can also stem from bone disease.
A popular theory links the name Canad to Kanata meaning collection of huts as used by Indian guides during Cartier's northern explorations. The story suggests Cartier assumed it was a country name and passed it on, though the claim remains unverified.
Lora defies Mrs. Tyler and plans to comfort Jemmy after the dog’s loss. Rain drives the household mood as Jemmy and Lora explore an attic, finding young Jemmy’s letters and drawings that reveal a hidden talent Mrs. Tyler ignored. The scene ends with Lora deciding to read his journals.
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