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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1954
Page
3
Keith Funston argues that comparing today’s market with 1929 is misleading. He notes current dollar value, turnover, and ownership shifts. institutional holdings and long term investment reduce panic risk, countering doom-laden forecasts and claiming today’s market is 200 percent healthier than 1929.
Senator Byrd urged the nation to avoid new federal spending until the budget is balanced. He warned that raising the debt limit would push debt beyond a new cap and strain the economy. He called for a moratorium on new federal projects and for communities to curb reliance on Washington funding.
The eighty year old writer says he plans to begin living anew with time for projects. He notes aging brings time for sustained effort and sees old age as a period for taking on long tasks and new undertakings rather than dismay.
Charles E. Bass was re elected chair man of the Frederick County School Board with Clayton E. Pingley as vice chairman. Theodore S. Keller and Frank S. Crim earned Dean's List honors this year. Charles B. Alger of Stephens City visited Winchester Memorial Hospital. Harold D. Patton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Patton, has been promoted to sergeant.
Barbara and Stephen Hummer the daughter and son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Hummer returned to their home from Winchester Memorial Hospital where they had undergone tonsilectomies. Mrs Robert Creamer returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Virgil Unger in Inwood. Mrs Hugh Allison returned home after spending a week with relatives in Washington DC.
Ten years ago in 1944 Mrs. June Ambrose was informed by the War Department that her husband Sergeant Emile M Ambrose was missing in action in France. The notice also listed Mrs Mire Stemiey T Biceert as the next of kin.
Twenty five years ago in 1929 a marriage license was issued to Roger F. Loring of Strasburg and Mildred Lee Rowland of Stephens City. Mr and Mrs Walter Boyd. Mr and Mrs Flowers. Mr and Mrs A Taylor Ritter Jr spent a day in Reading Pa with relatives. Mr Elliott S Miller had returned to Baltimore after a short stay with Mr and Mrs C W Miller.
Fifty years ago Miss Betty W. Conrad returned home after a several weeks visit in New York State. Mr. Jacob Baker Jr with Mrs. Baker departed for Atlantic City to recuperate after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Maggie Cooper of Brooklyn, NY, visited Mrs. Joseph W. Sumption for a few weeks.
The article notes Eisenhower may retire to Gettysburg and warns Republicans the field for a successor is thin. Dewey and Nixon are ruled out, Humphrey emerges as likely front runner with Wilson and others considered. future conditions will shape the best candidate.
In St. Petersburg Florida Capt. J B Mathews skipper of the Capt Rae Strickland and fifty witnesses recount a seven hour battle with a 45 foot whale shark in the Gulf of Mexico. The shark towed the vessel 18 miles before snapping the line and departing. Mathews estimates the creature weighed 15000 to 20000 pounds.
The Defense Department announced a major NATO Channel Command maritime exercise set for July 16 25. Belgium France the Netherlands and the United Kingdom will supply ships and aircraft including about 20 destroyers escort vessels patrol craft 45 minesweepers and some 30 naval vessels and auxiliaries for convoys with merchant ships also taking part.
Present and past rainfall figures show none in past 24 hours ending 7 a m today. July rainfall to date 2 10 inches. rainfall to date 18 94 inches. Average rainfall over 41 years 36 84 inches. Monthly averages 1912 1953: January 2 51, February 1 96, March 2 92, April 3 14, May 3 92, June 2 88, July 3 70, August 3 76, September 2 69, October 3 16, November 2 61, December 2 51.
The article explains malnutrition can trigger delusions of parasite infestation with crawling sensations and skin irritation. It notes patients seek self treatment, wash everything, and may improve only after correcting nutritional deficiencies and removing affected contacts.
A recent account tells of two men nearly drowning when their boat burned a mile from shore. A passing motorboat ignored the smoke and flames and stayed away, while others could rescue. The piece urges Christians to aid those starving in Korea, refugees, prisoners, and the seven million alcoholics, linking kindness to broader global care.
Mrs Evdokia Petrov testified at the Australian spy inquiry that her first husband was a Soviet secret police agent who was arrested and banished in 1937. She later followed her second husband Vladimir Petrov to exile after embassy documents were handed over. Russia severed diplomatic ties with Australia, and a commission was set to probe the disclosures.
A brief reflection cites the Bible line about charity and mercy as a call to acts of kindness toward others, framing it as a test of faith and humanity. The quotation is presented to prompt personal conscience and communal responsibility.
Nora feels adrift after hospital return and contemplates leaving town with three thousand dollars from her Aunt. Friends Cynthia and Roz push ideas of travel and renewal while Nora vows to avoid romance for a while. She notes Alan has changed, plans to meet his wife Helen, and hopes Mother Davies accepts the new situation.
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