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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1958
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star issue for Friday January 31, 1958 lists subscription rates and postal details, notes Associated Press affiliation, and provides office and contact information for the Winchester, Virginia newspaper. It records reader services, delivery options, and national representation details for the publication.
A long standing housekeeping statute faces debate in Congress as Moss and Hennings push an amendment to bar withholding information from the public. Editors from major associations will testify before the Government Information Subcommittee. Opponents argue it curbs department authority. The subcommittee plans a February report to the parent panel.
The National Inventors Council with 27 science and industry members advises the Defense Department on new defense related inventions. It collects data from leading inventors to aid the military without pay and promotes individual initiative over government control. John C. Green notes the need to enlist creative talent voluntarily to outpace bureaucratic red tape.
Senator Hennings pushes for early hearings on a bill identical to Rep. Moss's as the full committee or House Rules consider the measure. A floor vote is anticipated in the House by late February or early March.
Editorial digest highlights the most interesting editorials from a wide daily feed of forty newspapers. It curates varied opinions on politics economy society and culture, offering concise insights and prominent viewpoints for readers seeking a broad snapshot of current editorial discourse.
A humorous look at consumer packaging trends and playful product design. It notes a toothpaste aimed to resemble peppermint candy with five pink and white stripes and discusses the novelty of colored toothpaste to entice brushing, while speculating on future barber-pole shaving cream ideas for dads.
The British steamer Princess Victoria capsized and sank in a hurricane off Stranrear Scotland with 130 people dead.George Pine of Berryville elected president of the Northern Virginia Pharmaceutical Assn Cecil E Adams named Winchester outstanding young man by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. John Galsworthy dies in London at 65. Chinese attack Chiumenko Y near Shanhaikwan for fourth time in five days. Kenneth Trenary a Willam & Mary student visits mother at home.
Ten years ago in 1948 Winchester faced the coldest day with a zero degree reading. The era marked a day of extremes as residents bundled up and dug out earmuffs. Also noted is the death of Orville Wright, 44 years after his first powered flight, and social news from Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Brown hosting Miss Rosemary Campbell of Wayne Pennsylvania.
Fifty years ago The Star reported city editor D B Conrad confined at home on West Water Street with a severe grippe. Alfred Wright of Welltown sold Beott Grant a fine heavy draft horse for a fancy price. Mr and Mrs Walter Ritter visited Mr Benjamin Romine at his Waterloo home.
Hal Boyle offers humorous remedies for seasonal blues. He suggests hibernation at work, growing a beard, saving money by nagging less about budgets, hosting popcorn and fudge parties, and venting via letters to lawmakers to shift boredom. If all else fails, catch a cold and try to borrow $500.
Dr Herman Bundesen outlines daily habits to ease varicose veins. Promote movement during long sitting or standing, regular walking, leg elevation, and suitable desk or stool positioning. Exercise aids circulation. avoid tight garters. seek the American Heart Association booklet for guidance. A question about X ray treatment notes cataract risk from excessive exposure.
Alliance High School cheerleader Judy Palen says a lucky peanut helped her team win last season and she was holding the peanut when crowned queen at the school prom.
European critics have shown strong praise for Grandma Moses many one man shows in major cities. They applaud her magic spontaneity and happiness in painting and Vienna born Otto Kallir calls her one of the very great American painters today.
The piece discusses proof across domains noting scientific methods apply to physical data but not to love or religious belief. It argues science proves in experiments and worldly applications while faith guides religious acceptance, asserting religious doctrine is reasonable yet not proven by science.
A quiz based on 100 questions over 10 days with daily scoring. It classifies 9 or 10 correct as Memory Genius, 7 or 8 as Very Superior, 6 as Excellent, 4 as Good. Page 2 provides the correct answers to the questions.
Dr. George W Crane advises teens to stall elopements and consider finances and education. Elaine T. 16 pursues Bob, but the counselor promotes the Yes but strategy and the Tests for Sweethearts to prevent rash decisions. The piece cites Census data on earnings and urges readers to seek the booklet by sending 20 cents and a stamped envelope.
A historical overview traces U S satellite concept back to 1947 with mentions of Forrestal and Wilson, Defense Department notes, and early attempts by Navy and Army. The piece covers Soviet Sputniks in 1957, U S government reactions, and the shift to Army leadership after Navy setbacks.
The Bellefonte High School band raises most of its support through peanut sales. Each fall, band members canvass the district to sell peanuts, with proceeds funding general band expenses. Band Director Bruce I. Garner says it is the band’s primary fundraising method.
The Defense Department says Korean War prisoners were promised they would not be court matched for failing to return to UN lines when first offered. They were not told they would avoid prosecution for Code of Military Justice violations committed while prisoners.
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