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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1955
Page
3
Rates listed for mail and carrier delivery in 1955. Offers one year six months and monthly terms for in state and out of state subscriptions. Details include postpaid outside Virginia and West Virginia, and single copy price.
A public health note urges participation in the Mothers March on Polio as volunteers in Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties prepare to canvass neighborhoods for contributions to the March of Dimes United efforts highlight the fight against infant paralysis.
Analysts view the bombardment of Nationalist-held shores as the first move in a broader plan. The UN mission to Peiping for U S airmen fails amid Red gunfire while Moscow appears to steer the Communist effort. Formosa is seen as a Western defense test and a trigger for wider Soviet influence.
The writer reviews a history book on American Tobacco Co. noting early ads favored aesthetic imagery with Powhatan, Indian maidens, and actresses, contrasting with later ads that show farmers or tips science as dull compared to past grandeur. The tone blends humor and critique of evolving ad styles.
Two taxis collides outside the Senate Office Building in Washington prompting a comical exchange over fault. Witnesses report minor damage and no injuries as drivers quip about who hit whom.
A reader notes a battered suitcase priced at 9.98 with a high tip total of 64 dollars, reflecting on value and service quality. The brief comments mix disappointment with surprising tipping costs and lingering wear.
Ann Clevenger daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Clevenger and a Handley student was named state cherry pie baking champion. Also note visits travels births discharges and arrivals involving local residents and families.
Sgt. Robert S. Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Baker, is awarded the Croix de Guerre avec Etoile de Vermeil for supporting French troops fighting on the Italian front.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stotler were entertained in honor of their birthdays. Mr. E. Maurice Grim, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Frank Grim, had gone to Baltimore to enter the Western Electric Training School. Mrs. B. A. Grayson visited Mr. and Mrs. Roberts at their Wheeling, West Virginia home.
Clarence Orndorff suddenly fell ill while working at Lyons Clothing Company. Miss Lucy F. Kurtz returned home after an extended visit in Baltimore. Mrs. Jefferson Crismore, previously quite ill, is reported much improved.
Diplomats doubt the new China policy will swiftly settle conditions in the Far East, warning of ongoing risks. The plan emphasizes firm stance on trade, security, and regional alliances as it seeks to manage tensions with Beijing.
President Eisenhower proposes to guarantee Formosa and nearby islands, risking a major postwar commitment if Congress authorizes protection for Chiang Kai shek’s forces against Red China. Analysts warn of heightened global tension, possible UN action, and a dangerous Moscow response, with mixed Asian reactions anticipated.
Rainfall data covers the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m and year to date figures. It lists January to December totals for 1912 1954 period with values 2.50 inches in January and 2.51 inches in December. Average annual rainfall over 42 years is 36.94 inches, with monthly breakdowns from January 2.50 to December 2.51 inches.
A 1954 feature explains gout as more than a rich man's disease. It covers risk factors including heredity age, joint injuries, and diet high in purines, with advice on foods to avoid and permitted medicines. It notes uric acid buildup, typical toe pain at night, and treatment options like ACTH, cortisone, and colchicine.
A clipped promotional item lists 10 daily IQ style questions with answer key and scoring tiers Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good based on correct responses. It asks trivia across politics geography literature science and history plus a geography query about Groton Connecticut Sound.
A passage recalls early Christian imagery like the Alexamenos graffito mocking Christ and contrasts it with the Church of Saint Peter in Rome. It argues Jesus chose the cross, transforming crucifixion from folly to triumph, and reflects on enduring belief through the centuries.
A compact devotional note emphasizes Jesus Christ’s death for forgiveness of sins and the resulting love, power, and peace felt in millions of hearts.
Captain Bligh survived the Pacific ordeal after being set adrift and reached Timor before returning to England where a court martial cleared him. He commanded expeditions, earned honors, and served in naval battles including praise from Lord Nelson. In 1805 he became Governor of New South Wales and died in London in 1817.
Dr. Frederic Beier, Jennings Missouri’s rural physician, balances care for rich and poor families. He faces hospital tests for Dodie Beckwith while navigating feuding neighbors and his quiet affection for Linda Kyle, wife of the town’s wealthy man.
In a chatty scene, Linda and Fred discuss neighbors at the Godfreys place and the Nenabers while Miranda courts attention at a Chamber of Commerce dinner. The dialogue reveals flirtations, suspicions, and small-town tensions, with casual remarks about succession of tenants and social routines.
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