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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1957
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices and contact numbers for the Mohawk offices. The paper details annual and half year rates, monthly options, and carrier delivery terms for readers in and beyond Virginia and West Virginia.
The corridor of oil routes shifts as Israel surfaces as a potential path for Persian Gulf oil to the Mediterranean. France hints support through Israeli territory with possible financing. Aristotle Onassis reportedly eyes a parallel project in Egypt.
The Staunton New Leader urges vigilance as a Canadian newsprint price hike adds to inflation fears. Industry leaders keep prices rising despite easing shortages while the FTC probes the market. publishers warn newsprint suppliers threaten hundreds of jobs.
Richmond News Leader reviews a major 13 year statewide highway plan calling for over 2 billion in funds. It cites inequitable distribution of secondary road funds and warns matched federal aid could push Virginia toward bankruptcy. Proposes considering aviation expansion as part of a balanced transport strategy.
The passage portrays a stooped man entering a black limousine, defeated and diminished. It recalls Sir Anthony Eden and past statesmen like Walpole, Pitt, and Chamberlain, suggesting a twilight of Britain’s three-century global dominance and inviting reflection on whether such twilight marks all great peoples.
The piece reflects on Hamilton as a unique founder figure known for finance leadership, federalism, and youthful vigor. It contrasts his boldness with mature policy, notes his quarrels with Jefferson, and emphasizes his tragic death and lasting impact on American identity.
Handley Library head C Vernon Eddy reported the 1951 52 year as the most active since opening. Muller supervised children who saw the film Ben Hur. Oliver Wendell Holmes resigned as Supreme Court justice.
AP News outlines how students choose colleges and what admissions officers seek. It notes top academic standing helps entries at selective schools, while extracurriculars and strong recommendations matter. It explains the College Entrance Examination Board tests, their two formats, and how scores aid multiple applications.
The piece reflects on Jesus forgiveness of his executors on the cross as a model of genuine goodness. It argues true goodness has no enemies though it may face opponents and misled sinners, urging clear distinction between wrong and right without hostility.
The Navy warns residents to expect drifting Japanese World War II mines found in Hawaii over 18 months and predicts more may surface. Russian made mines sown by North Korea are also feared to drift toward Hawaii. Several mines have killed people in Japan.
Past 24 hours ending 8:30 am shows no rainfall. January to date 62 inches for 1957. Average annual rainfall over 44 years is 36.99 inches. Monthly averages for 1912-1956 list January 2.43, February 2.00, March 2.97, April 3.08, May 3.86, June 3.20, July 3.79, August 4.00, September 2.66, October 3.24, November 2.54, December 2.47 inches.
The article notes health in ages five to nineteen while warning parents about emotional issues during growth spurts. It describes girls starting puberty earlier, self consciousness, ridicule risk, and boys facing late or early growth, voice changes, and facial hair emergence.
Hollywood leaders from actors directors writers and managers join to oppose a retroactive 1954 tax ruling taxing personal services at corporate rates. They warn the plan could force independent producers abroad and hurt film and TV production while urging a tax break for artists to spur creativity and jobs.
Dr. Carl B. Miller becomes associate to Dr. William C. Beatty in local chiropractic practice. Miller graduated from Eastern Chiropractic College in New York City and completed graduate work at Palmer Institute in Davenport Iowa.
A class in farm machinery repair and maintenance begins Monday night at James Wood High School. Frederick County farmers may attend Monday and Tuesday nights from January 14 through March 14. The James Wood option replaces Stephen City, with supervision by a welding instructor and mechanic. The program, under vocational education authorities, covers tractor maintenance and other agricultural topics.
A period feature presents a 10 day quiz with 100 questions. Daily scores categorize learners from Memory Genius to Good. Instructions say turn to page 2 for correct answers. Sample questions include British stamps in colonies, Henry M. Stanley’s exploration, and Psalm verse inquiries.
Norwich Connecticut court records show Keneneth A. McLeod, 18, on three year probation after guilty pleas to burglary and theft. On November 3 he was arrested for throwing tomatoes at passing cars.
Ancient French monks played a plague era game with square stones. The winner recited a prayer starting with Dominus. The game evolved into a universal pastime later known as dominoas and spread widely.
A dense schedule listing Channel 4 5 7 6 17 and others with programs and times. Notable items include Perry Como Caesar's Hour Gunsmoke Loretta Young Gambler shows and future sign offs across multiple channels.
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