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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
4
A reflective piece argues air power as a peacekeeping shield amid nuclear tensions and praises decency and faith guiding defense. Separately Kansas State College researchers find coyotes do more good than harm, as rabbits and rodents form most of their diet and livestock losses are offset by substantial animal control.
A letter-writer argues against firing out of state drivers for traffic violations, noting most convicted motorists are visitors. The piece asserts Virginia enforces laws fairly, urges safe driving, and says tourist dollars should not influence law enforcement or highway safety campaigns.
Amid reports of marauders the discussion notes coyotes have some good points. The text argues for considering ecological roles of coyotes and their impact on local wildlife management.
In Dunlap's 1791 Philadelphia notice, the author condemns nocturnal boy rambles and street mischief. He argues youth corruption stems from elders and questions public spend on confinement while neglecting guidance. A tar barrel blaze near the Market House highlights dangers of unruly youths.
Miss Elsie Kyle Foley, daughter of Mrs Diana Kyle Foley, became the bride of Commander Leonard James Baird. Mrs Walter M Thomas hosted Mrs B Young of Wingdale as a guest. William Rhoden of Washington visited Berryville with his family and other local social notes list guests and visits across town.
Elmore Norris has been elected president of the Winchester Frederick County Game and. The brief notes the new leadership and outlines the organizational scope and goals for the upcoming season.
Tax rules allow certain deductions before calculating adjusted gross income, including travel and automobile costs for business, with some expenses deductible only if not using the standard deduction. Home ownership deductions cover mortgage interest and real estate taxes, while sales and capital gains guidance advise reading tax instructions carefully. The Library of Congress holds 31,629,679 items with the Science collection alone taking 333 years to read by three readers.
Dr Cyrus McCormick, a leading physician in Bellyville, died at his home. Clarse county carried out its first legal execution, hanging Ben Lopkin for murder in the jar yard. Mrs HarD Fuller hosted visitors Miss Sallye Faulkner and Miss May Faulkner of Martinsburg.
A devotional urging readers to start life at the right place by seeking first the kingdom of God. It contrasts worldly aims with spiritual priority, warns against selfish pursuit of money and status, and emphasizes unselfish love, righteous living, and faith as the core of God’s rule in the heart.
A 10 day scoring quiz asks 100 questions with daily results. It includes questions about Norman Thomas birthday age in New York last November 20, the cranberry fruit common name, Bordeau wine term, Yucon Territory capital, author of the Confessions of Saint Augustine, the Spirit of St Louis aviator, How Green Was Your Valley, a Big Ten title winner who beat Michigan 21 7, Cody Wyoming origin, and Latvia capital.
The reader profile includes trivia on ships with passenger limits built by American shipyards since 1989 and gyro compasses used near the North Magnetic Pole. It notes Fulton Kentucky as the Banana Capital of the World and describes the Niagara Falls lip as a hard limestone ledge with shale and sandstone beneath.
Rainfall data show past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. at .05 inches and totals for today and date up to 1955 both at .31 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 42 years 1912 to 1954 is 36.94 inches with monthly figures listed from January to December including values such as January 2.50 and October 3.24 inches.
A health column discusses tension and migraine headaches, their causes, and simple relief methods. It advises relaxation, avoiding eye strain, regular sleep, and tracking headaches to identify triggers, with a note on heredity and diet links.
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