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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1958
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star issue details advertising and circulation figures dated Saturday January 25 1958. The paper lists staff, Associated Press notice, and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery.
A staff report alleging FCC commissioners took favors from the broadcasting industry was revealed by The New York Times. Critics urge a full investigation as hearings begin to determine if the agencies obey the law with charges including free color TV sets and paid convention expenses. FCC Chairman Doerfer called the report inaccurate, and the hearings should run until charges are refuted or proven.
In 1951 Mrs. Rose D Morris relinquished her Burke farm home near Washington as the government pursued airport expansion. She recounts the forced sale and the relentless pressure of eminent domain shaping her move.
A Richmond News Leader viewer column compares Gunsmoke with Tombstone Territory. The mock review mocks Sheriff Clay Hollister in a Dodge City Duel, noting Dillon’s superior draw and the rival show’s casting. The piece pokes fun at TV Western rivalries and TV ratings.
A woman whose property was condemned near Chantilly for a second Washington airport has relocated to a 72 acre farm. The government plans to seize her new property for the Chantilly airport serving Washington, an instance of a project affecting the same person twice.
A digest features the most interesting editorials from forty newspapers arriving at the office each day. Readers get a snapshot of varied opinions and topics shaping public discourse across multiple regions.
From The Star we note the Clarke County Mother's Maren group raised 503 dollars. After balmy days a sudden cold snap brought 64 degree warmth then 24 with light snow turning to ice. Col and Mrs Julian Lindsay and daughter Anne of Alexandria visited Mrs Hunter McGuire. Maneuvers 300 miles off California as the Dahlgren destroyer limped into San Diego amid convoyed ships Sands and Lawrence due to a jammed rudder. Miss Rosalie Bruce Nekton stayed with Rev and Mrs Edward Heifenswern in Baltimore. Morris Shanhelta left for New York to buy stock for L R Smith Inc ladies apparel store opening at the former F 3 Emmert Company location.
Ten years ago in 1948 Halford H. Baker of West Piccadilly Street, a Railway Express driver, was selected as Winchester's first safe driver of the month. Mrs. Florence Kenny visited her daughter Mrs. Russell Lamp in Kernstown.
Fifty years ago Captain Robert L. Gray and HC Sheets returned from Baltimore after business. The city of Winchester purchased General Washington's old headquarters for 2460 dollars. Cochran and son Dr Cochran of Clearbrook spent the day in Winchester.
Botssy. Of a wI laviate corolla throat nearly closed by a projection of the base of a lower lip. Persons represent others to assume authority. Rain in summer from chemical particles in air, not ice. Over ocean particles may be salt. over land particles from combustion.
HAL BOYLE envisions a 13 month year with 28 day months and a bonus day, placing holidays on weekends to extend joy. He suggests two Fridays would double mankind's cheer, proposing Monday be dropped instead and predicting happier citizens and a friendlier world, at least for a moment.
In a question and answer format, Dr. Herman N. Bundesen explains that onychomycosis or nail ringworm affects one nail first but can spread, with fungi named Ep idermophyton Trichophyton Aspergillus Penicillum and Candida. He outlines diagnosis by nail scraping, Whitfield's treatment, possible X rays, ammoniacal silver nitrate, and cautions that moisture accelerates growth while nails may turn black during therapy.
A reflection on true repentance contrasting superficial apologies with heartfelt contrition. The text argues real remorse changes a person, citing St. Augustine and the idea of cleaning one’s inner house before seeking divine aid. It stresses lasting impact of genuine repentance on the soul.
A study guide style quiz lists ten daily questions with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. It asks 10 questions on topics from politics to literature, science, and history, then directs to page 2 for answers and includes true/false prompts.
A frustrated hitchhiker on West North Ave in Baltimore declined a motorist’s directions, claiming I am a pedestrian and I do not help cars. The scene arose after repeated “no rider” signs upset the man and led to a standstill in the street.
Doctor Charley Crane guides men like 57 year old Charley B. and 42 year old widow betrothed after loss of spouses. He argues sex and glands improve with regular exercise and urges readers to consider remarriage, offering a booklet titled Sex Differences between Men & Woman for 20 cents.
The Senate Preparedness subcommittee concludes the United States trails the Soviet Union in missiles submarines air power and new weapons. After 101 days 70 witnesses and 7 000 pages the report urges 17 action points to boost vitality brains and manpower. Senator Lyndon Johnson calls the outlook challenging but not despairing.
The excerpt summarizes commercial rice growing in Arkansas Louisiana Texas California with smaller mentions of Missouri Florida and Mississippi and 1956 values. It also notes Major Bowes Amateur Hour contestants received ten dollars and that Frank Sinatra was among those discovered. It describes sawfish feeding using its long saw and notes Chesapeake Bay name origin from Chesepiook meaning the big river.
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