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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star presents its masthead and contact details with editor’s name HI. F. Byrd Jr. and office phone numbers. It notes AP membership and a Bible verse quotation.
The House Government Operations Committee accuses U S military aid of often serving political aims rather than military need. It cites rental fees for tools lent to Britain, 84 years of linseed oil stockpiles in Germany, and a Spain air base near a civilian field. Congress appropriated 24 billion for these programs and calls for clearer accounting and corrective action if findings hold.
The United States accelerates testings of solid propellant missiles as a fix to the fuel delays of liquid oxygen and kerosene engines. Liquid fuels require long fueling times, risking early destruction before launch readiness.
Colgate Darden argues the core issue is turning schools into day nurseries rather than true learning systems. He says money is not the problem, but community will, with parents choosing instruction over “well-adjusted” buffering. South Carolina has facilities, teachers, and students, yet lacks will to educate.
The Navy is testing a solid propellant Polaris to enable submarine and shipboard launches. Solid fuel offers simpler handling than liquid oxygen but brings challenges like lower thrust and imprecise shutoff control. Success could enable instant retaliation capability for the U S missile arsenal.
A digest of notable editorials selected from daily inputs across forty newspapers. Each snippet reflects the era's opinions on politics society and culture, offering concise commentary and varying viewpoints.
The Star recalls 1953 Dwight D. Eisenhower’s oath and pledge to resist communism. Kitchen shower honors Mrs. Henry Whiting, formerly Patricia Stephenson, with attendees Mrs. Robert Glass and Miss Janet Harrison. Sgt James P. Devine Jr. marries Bettie Lee Clark as stories unfold.
Detroit police joined James C. Peterson in a search for a partly built seven room home, allegedly stolen from its foundation. The 38 year old veteran reported the loss as the Keen family hosted a birthday gathering for their son David. Meanwhile Misa Vivian Hershberger and Georgia B. Eddy attended races in Hialeah, Florida during a period of leisure.
Fifty years after the Civil War General Robert E Lee is remembered in services by Confederate veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy at the Presbyterian Chapel. Rev. Dr. J Horace Lacy delivers the principal address. C E Gentry returns to Alexandria after vacation in Winchester. A fashion note in The Star remarks that imitation pearls resemble real ones and deceive experts.
HAL BOYLE notes fruit flies breed rapidly, yielding up to 25 generations a year and a vast childless globe if unchecked. The column scoops quirky facts from science, fashion, travel and history, including calcium from eggshells and the odds of a baby giraffe’s seven neck bones.
A motivational piece urging readers to exceed their own contributions in life. It cites the Bible on talent and stewardship, arguing that those with more gifts are expected to achieve more, and warns against despising one’s own gifts. It emphasizes individual value before God and the unique place each person holds.
This column emphasizes early eye checks before age four to prevent amblyopia and related vision issues. It warns neglect can hide problems, outlines risks from one eye, and notes treatments like glasses, training, or surgery if detected early. It also includes a brief Q and A on diphtheria immunization.
Community urged to support the March of Dimes fundraising appeal to aid polio victims. Local volunteers organize collection events and call for donations to fund vaccines and care.
A 10 day test scoring guide rates daily results from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius 7 to 8 Very Superior 5 to 6 Excellent 4 Good. Page 2 holds the correct answers. Then ten trivia questions follow about peccadillos Esther Lake Itasca unions planets Rockefeller and more.
A high school senior faces education choice as a father and mother urge college or work. Dr Glock’s figures show a high school diploma worth $49000, with one year of college adding about $25000 in lifetime earnings. A business college path offers practical gains while liberal arts also pay via broader outlook and confidence.
President Eisenhower marks six years in office amid rising criticism yet maintained popularity. The piece credits restraint and calm during McCarthy era, notes progress and limits in domestic programs, and highlights key moments including Little Rock and Cold War actions with limited new policy ideas.
The rebab is described as an ancient stringed instrument with a pear or boat shaped body one to three strings no neck and a vaulted back. It was sometimes plucked or bowed and is linked to early bow introduction to the West and possibly the violin ancestor.
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