Winchester Evening Star masthead fragment
Historic Winchester newspaper snippet shows editor iH Byrd Jr and staff details. It lists circulation around 40 000 readers and Associated Press affiliation. Subscription rates and postal information are partially shown.
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Winchester Evening Star
Criticism in 1952 Still Valid Today
The article argues Secretary of State John Foster Dulles lacks allied confidence despite Eisenhower’s praise. It recalls the 1952 Republican platform condemning Democratic reversals, warned of alienating friends, and warned of Russia gaining initiative. It contends Dulles’ approach remains a liability.
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Eisenhower
Mr. Dulles
Dillies
America
Dulles
White House
Middle East
Africa
Far East
Russia
The South Expands Industry and Growth
The Lynburg News reports that racial issues have not halted the South’s steady industrial expansion. A Southern Association of Science and Industry study notes 1957 incorporations down 4.1 points from 1956, yet the region up 5.9 percent. Texas leads chemical investment, with Louisiana Florida and West Virginia also high. growth signals leadership in national economy and spurs university research.
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Southern Association of Science and Industry
Association
Philip Moore
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
West Virginia
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
After-TD Scoring Changes Stir Football Fans
Diplomacy aside, NA A rules committee moves next year to make after touchdown scores distinct by rushing or passing two points versus one for kicks. The shift aims to add challenge and variety, forcing defenses to adjust and reflecting broader pro football influence on the game.
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Football Rules Committee
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Editorial Digest: Interpreting Daily Editorials
A sampler of editorials from 40 newspapers arrives at the desk each day highlighting major themes, opinions, and framing. Writers weigh policy, governance, and public mood, offering concise takes on current events and civic issues.
Five Years Ago Star Briefs Aboard 1953 News
From The Star files a Siamese twin Ping Roger Lee Brodie died after 34 days in a coma following a December 17 head to head surgical separation. His surviving brother Rod ney Dee faced further critical operations after two plastic procedures. G George W Miller, son of Mrs George Miller, joined Eisenhower’s White House escort force. A four hour Alexandria fire destroyed a building now ruled accidental probable from a dropped cigarette. Mrs Buzella Jackson and Mrs Jack Wilkins departed for Miami for several weeks.
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Ping Roger Lee Brodie
Rodney Dee
G. George W. Miller
George Miler
Eisenhower
White House
Alexandria
Armory
May Day honors at Mary Washington College
Ten years ago in 1948 Mrs. Roy Teets hosted Mrs. Prank Dick and her son from Martinsburg. Miss Ann Wright, a Handley School graduate, was among six freshmen selected for May Day at Mary Washington College.
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Shenandoah Bank at Woodstock Restored After Fire
The Shenandoah National Bank building in Woodstock has been completely restored following a damaging fire and made more attractive. Mr and Mrs George Bowly hosted their daughter Miss Mary Bowly from Atlanta. Miss Mary McDonald returned home to Shawnee Avenue after a week in New York City.
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Shenandoah National Bank
Woodstock
George Bowly
Mary
Atlanta
Mary McDonald
Shawnee Avenue
New York City
Liveryman Hurt by Boarding Horse as 50 Years Ago Story
Fifty years ago 1908 J Mack Noonan, a popular liveryman, wore a sling after being kicked by a boarding horse days earlier. J R Elder of Washington, ex Berryville resident, was reported set to be Berryville’s next postmaster, succeeding the late Alexander McCormick. Miss Ethel Milliner of Bedford County visited Mrs Marshall Denny at White Post.
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J. Mack Noonan
J. R. Elder
Washington
Berryville
Alexander McCormick
Ethel Milliner
Bedford County
Marshall Denny
White Post
Water Loss Rates and Diffusion Measure in Balloon Fabric
The article lists water loss figures for leaks of various sizes and notes a drip loss of 16 or more gallons per day. It defines permeability in aeronautics as the rate of diffusion of gas through intact balloon fabric, expressed in liters per square meter per 24 hours under standard conditions.
Spirit Lives On of Darby Founder of Rangers
HAL BOYLE recalls William O Darby founder of the American Rangers who died near war’s end. Former Ranger Charles Contrera recalls his leadership, bravery, and the fearlessness that kept men protected under fire. Contrera shares memories from Africa to Anzio and Camp Butner.
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Amerian Rangers
New York
William Orlando Darby
American Rangers
Charles Contrera
West Pointer
Fort Smith
Ark
Hollywood
Col. Darby
Army
Warner Brothers
Darby
Rangers
Contrera
Lucille
Charlie
U. S
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Cisterna
Anzio
Camp Butner
North Carolina
Army General Staff
Washington
10Th Mountain Division
Dressing for Play and Weather Warns Parents
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen advises against overdressing children for snow play. Overheating leads to sweating and chilling risks. when tired or overheated, kids should rest indoors and shed outerwear. Dress for activity, vent outer garments, and avoid prolonged exposure in winds.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglass
The third chapter of Genesis is examined as a key moral tale. The article warns against playing God and contrasts religious belief with practical secular life, likening casual moral risk to a dangerous game.
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Earl L. Douglass
How's Your I Q Memory Quiz Page 2 Challenge
A fragment discusses a 10 day IQ based scoring with daily bands from Memory Genius to Good. It lists 10 questions covering grammar, Bible, Belisarius, Quai d Orsay, FLSA wage, planetary order, Buchanan marriages, capital of Switzerland, WWI WMC, and largest flightless bird country. It ends with a dessert instruction about preparing rings with berries.
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Judas Maccabaeus
Belisarius
Quai d'Orsay
Venus
Mars
Buchanan
Switzerland
WMC
Practical Rules to Supplement Employee Testing
Dr. Crane argues tests miss key traits and lists rule of thumb questions to judge workers. He cites Lonzo G as a factory superintendent and urges employers to request his Vocational Guidance Kit with a stamped return envelope and 20 cents for practical guidance.
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George W. Crane
Lonzo G
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Crane
Defense Reorganization Debate Focuses on Joint Chiefs System
Eisenhower weighs defense restructure amid calls for speed in overhaul. Twining defends the JCS while Gavin backs scrapping it. Burke opposes a single all service chief. Johnson and McCormack push action, with public committees reviewing plans and Sputniks fueling urgency.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Defense Department
Congress
Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCS
Nathan F. Twining
Twining
Adm
Arleigh Burke
Naval Operations
James Gavin
Army
Conger
Pentagon
Chicago
Seersucker and Plisse Differences in Fabric Crinkles
Seersucker achieves a permanent lengthwise crinkle during weaving by tensioning warp yarns. Plisse develops its puckered effect after weaving when caustic soda is printed on the fabric, shrinking selected areas for stripes checks or patterns.
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Seersucker
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