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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1955
Page
4
Winchester paper reports daily circulation over 30 000 readers. Details include editor H F Byrd Jr and AP affiliation. Publication and subscription info listed with rates and contact numbers. An Exodus quote closes the page.
The article notes U S plans on arms sales to Germany including tanks fighters and artillery with European factories supplying other units. Washington would fund and transfer weapons while final decisions are due by April and German army formation could begin in May.
The piece notes renewed Panama unrest and clashes between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, with Guatemala unstable. It cites an inter-American commission linking arms to rebels in Costa Rica to Nicaragua, while academics contest an Nicaraguan invasion claim.
The passage compares historical margin requirements and stock valuations. It notes five percent margins in 1929 rising to 100 percent, then fluctuating above 40 percent. It cites current margins at 13 times earnings versus 21 in 1929 and broker credit at 2.2 billion versus 8.5 billion in 1929.
Miss Virginia Cover Russell married Mr. Howard Arthur Holland in a local ceremony. The wedding followed engagements announced by Walter Kerns for his daughter Phyllis Marie to Cleve land Turner son of Mrs. Louella Whetzel. Other notes include Eugene Knight returning home from hospital, Jean Carper visiting Washington with her mother, and hospital records showing 2126 patients entered in the past year at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs. E P Bean hosted luncheon for Edith Miller of Edinburg guest of Mrs. E C Miller. Mr. L H Stotler and Mr. Harry Kelly of Cleveland, Ohio, visited Mrs. H L Stotler.
Mr Earl Scott of Minneapolis Minnesota visited Mr T J Calkin at his home here. Lt and Mrs D V Marshall announce the birth of a son. Mrs Marshall formerly Miss Betty Ann Thomas. Mrs Stella Van Camp has returned home on Parkway after a stay as a patient at Winchester hospital.
The Polish Regime at Lublin asserted liberation from German occupation by Russian troops. Mr. Garland Quarles spoke as a guest at the Century Club meeting held at Mrs. P. W. Boyd's home.
Mrs. Marshall McCormic and Lt Province McCormick of Berryville spent the day in Winchester. Col and Mrs Roger Preston Chew hosted invitations for the marriage of their daughter Miss Christine Washington to Mr Brantz Mayer Rozel. Mr Jesse Armel and his daughter Miss Viola visited Mrs W F Watson in Middletown for the day.
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, now 135 stores strong with 7,500 licensees and 1,300 employees, reports 36 million gallons of beer 2 million gallons of wine and 5.6 million gallons of hard spirits sold yearly. Despite low prices and a 15.3 percent profit last year the board maintains a mandate to serve public demand with control over profit.
The Virginia ABC Board, operating for two decades, maintains strict control with moral and religious backing. It reports over 1 billion dollars in total sales across 20 years, with steady profits and public support. The board faces criticism and praise as it balances regulatory restraint and revenue concerns.
The 1918 influenza pandemic was nearly universal, spreading globally and circling the world two to three times. It killed an estimated 15 to 20 million people, including about 548,000 Americans, with few isolated islands escaping its impact.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a m shows none and January total stands at .31 inches. Year to date rainfall also .31 inches with an average 42 year total of 36 94 inches. Monthly figures from 1912 to 1954 include January 2 50 February 1 94 March 2 95 April 3 11 May 3 92 June 3 89 July 3 73 August 2 82 September 2 66 October 3 24 November 2 59 December 2 51 inches.
An overview explains how high sugar intake relates to diabetes, insulin function, and symptoms like thirst and fatigue. It notes that obesity and excessive eating may contribute and promises further guidance on correction. It also covers cold sores causes and a basic treatment note.
A reader prompts a 10 day quiz with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Excellent. Questions cover Fred Waring’s bride, colonial Massasoit, Principia authorship, presidential oath timing, Libya capitals, horn of plenty, a hand performer, alfalfa root depth, The Galloping Ghost, and largest New England state.
A sermon meditation compares a rough marble block to a hidden potential person. Michelangelo’s insight is used to urge releasing the true self within each flawed life. The piece emphasizes how ruinous passions and weaknesses mar what could be a great life.
In the old Metcalf house Dana aids Luger’s misdeeds while the narrator grapples with a shadowy plan. Cricket slips him a note directing him to the rocks before sundown. The tension centers on a hidden danger linked to Charm and the mysterious events around Sleepy Creek.
The speaker asserts that humanity remains within reach of liberation and grace. While people may struggle and err, the chance to transform lies in accepting the Divine Artist's guidance, allowing the true self to emerge with beauty and power.
The salute dates to ancient times as a gesture of greeting and mutual trust among soldiers. It has long been the privilege of honorable standing soldiers, while slaves were forbidden to salute. today military prisoners forfeit the salute due to their status.
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