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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1957
Page
4
A brief religious note appears in the Winchester Evening Star dated January 19 1957 referencing vigilance for the lord’s return. The item aligns with holiday and sermon style readings seen in weekend issues.
President Eisenhower advances a Middle East doctrine with James P. Richards named as personal ambassador to explain the program to Arab nations. The move adds a Democrat to the administration and mirrors Walter George’s foreign aid post as part of a broader bipartisan foreign policy effort. Saudi King Ibn Saud accepts a Washington visit, seeking to renew U.S. oil-backed ties amid talks on a new Dhahran air base agreement and U.S. aims for regional stability.
Richmond editorial denounces the 1958 budget as bloated with nonessential spending and vast foreign aid while predicting inflation to balance any surplus. Senator Byrd and Republicans criticize it as a fragile plan built on higher postal rates and inflated tax revenue. The piece laments a politicized, indigestible mix of proposals.
A Senate study group warns radar misinterpretation contributed to the collision and backs mandatory radar observer certificates for deck officers. It says adopting US construction standards could have saved Andrea Doria, contrasting them with 1948 international norms and noting lavish comfort distracted from safety.
The text notes increased daylight in 24 hours with a few extra minutes of daylight each week. It compares U S daylight patterns with Alaska and explains longer days indicate spring's approach, though Alaska has extreme light differences.
An editorial condemns violence against Black residents in the South and urges state and local police to prosecute those responsible. It cites bombings and beatings in Montgomery Tallahassee Mobile Clinton and calls for firm action to uphold rights while noting polls on segregation in Gallup findings.
John Wesley, small of stature, endured scorn from fellow ministers yet shaped a nation. A brief biographical sketch links his quiet life to sweeping global change, noting his vast but costly legacy and personal poverty. His faith and resolve helped preserve freedom amid Europe's upheaval.
A short quiz describes scoring by daily correct answers and classifies memory levels. It lists ten questions spanning government fiscal year, independent Treasury repeal, Columbus discovery, New Testament usage, Kaiser Wilhelm, Chennault, nutrition facts, ocean salinity, word meaning potency, and begins a sentence about a gentleman.
A Detroit police trace leads to Sherlock Holmes arrest for violating state liquor laws. The article notes the namesake of the fictional detective left footprints in the snow as evidence. It also mentions Jimmy Durante performing songs like Inka Dinka Doo.
The Richmond News Leader recalls Eisenhower's January 10 warning about inflation and government excess and contrasts it with his January 16 budget request for 1967-58 totaling 71.8 billion dollars. The piece questions self discipline in the budget and cautions about burdens on taxpayers.
Past 24 hours show no rainfall. January to date .89 inches. 1957 to date .89. Average annual rainfall over 44 years is 36.99 inches. Monthly means for 1912-1956: Jan 2.43, Feb 2.00, Mar 2.97, Apr 3.08, May 3.86, Jun 3.86, Jul 3.79, Aug 4.00, Sep 2.66, Oct 3.24, Nov 2.64, Dec 3.67 inches.
A Virginia doctor and a British colleague advise that sniffing mucus is better than blowing during a cold to avoid spreading contaminants. They warn against habitual nose blowing and suggest sleeping on the side to ease symptoms, noting sleep may be compromised.
From the Files of the Star 25 YEARS AGO 1932 ex Gov H F Byrd Gov Franklin Roosevelt and Alfred E Smith were invited with prospective Democratic candidates to speak before a joint session. Mr and Mrs Robert DeHaven announce birth of daughter Roberta Lee. Mrs DeHaven formerly Miss Virginia Bayliss. Miss Mary Catherine Ritter returns home after a week in Ballimore Ma.
Rep. Wainwright introduces a bill to provide an official residence for the vice president with more office space and staff funding. President Eisenhower endorsed the idea but did not request budget funds. Nixon reportedly has only three rooms in the Senate Office Building and one in the Capitol.
Roger Tibbets, a Pearl Harbor veteran, marked the 15th anniversary of the attack in Stillwater Oklahoma while not injured there. He sprained his back later when bending to lift a hammer, though he escaped unharmed from the Pearl Harbor event.
The quoted line asks whether Shakespeare or Byron wrote a certain couplet. It presents a literary authorship question without a concrete source or context, suggesting ambiguity or misattribution rather than a verifiable citation.
T Coleman Andrews former IRS head under Eisenhower blasted President Eisenhowers 1718 billion budget as utterly indefensible and federal policy as confused He criticized reliance on left wing advisers and urged reform noting the Federal Reserve as the lone inflation deterrent Andrews spoke at the Southeastern Paper Trade Assn meeting.
A dense listing of daily programming across five channels with shows from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. including news, films, variety, theatre, comedy, and religious programs featuring performers such as Lucille Ball, James Mason, Irene Dunne, and Charles Boyer along with sports and late-night game shows.
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