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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1957
Page
4
A devotional passage contrasts belief in God with natural explanations of creation. It cites Alex Carol and Fabre as observers who recognized divine hand in nature, noting Darwin praised Fabre as an incomparable observer while others deny meaning in miracles.
Thousands of Hungary’s children have registered for weekly religious classes in state schools under Premier Janos Kadar. Priests and rabbis teach two 50 minute sessions weekly, paid by the state, with a government observer present. Registration has surged since last July, especially in Catholic communities, and many schools report ample teacher and space availability.
The president proposes a budget $9 billion above two years ago and $5 billion over last June's outlays, including 14 new domestic programs. The Baltimore Evening Sun backs the idea that tax cuts hinge on cutting the budget now rather than expanding government programs.
William H. Grimes of The Wall Street Journal states that individuals are generally decent and capable, and better suited than government to judge their needs and manage their affairs. The columnist endorses personal responsibility and skepticism of government overreach.
The article notes tensions between old friends over Southern integration and criticizes The New York Times for its push for integrated Southern schools while The New York Post attacks the Times after it opposed a New York City Council bill prohibiting tenant discrimination by landlords.
A reader letter argues that teen ager is an insulting label to many in the age band and suggests a universally acceptable term is unlikely. It notes the group spans from beginners to young mothers and discusses when youth ends and middle age labels begin, concluding the teenager label fades naturally as individuals grow.
The Times oppose the housing bill saying progress must be educational and spiritual, not legislated. The Post argues The Times echoes Southern arguments against school desegregation, noting the South faces a school problem while New York City faces integrated housing.
A digest synthesizes editorials culled from around 40 newspapers arriving at the office. It highlights prevailing opinions on policy, governance, and public affairs reflecting broad regional perspectives.
The article critiques hidden foreign military aid within the Pentagon budget arguing secrecy undermines public debate and risks alienating taxpayers from a mismanaged effort to help other nations. It stresses secrecy worsens understanding of a large budget slice.
From the Files of the Star Dr Walter Linse, a top officer of the West Berlin Free Juriats, was kidnapped and riven off to the Soviet gone amid a furry of wimachote. He was attacked by three men shorty after he left home in the American sector. He was dragged into a car which drove at high speed into the Russian zone. Joseph Elsen, 26 of Berryville, bitten by a copperhead snake while hunting crawlers at his place near the Shenandoah River, received emergency treatment at Winchester Hospital and released. Miss Amelia Crim, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugh Mcyrim of Grimes, had graduated from the Dixon State Hospital School of Nursing. Alfred E. Smith announced that he would support the Democratic nominees in the coming election and expressed the opinion that the forming of a third party would not be practical at this time. Messrs James R DuShane and David Reardon returned to their homes here from a month’s trip to Europe where they visited various apple markets.
Yellow transparent apples in Baltimore quoted 2 inch and up at 2.50 to 3.25 per bushel while white corn sold for 2.30 per bushel in the local market. This marked the highest price the crain had sold for in a peace time year in Winchester. Mr and Mrs C H Hull hosted guests Mr and Mrs Woodrow M Inman.
In June 1907 The Evening Star and Morning News Item reports Senator Tillman of South Carolina angered by Dolliver’s Jackson Michigan Fourth of July reply, challenging Senator Dover to a duel. Mrs. Peter Vredenburgh and Virginia Cabell Baker visit Newark relatives of bride Alexander Baker, son of U S Senator Tillman.
The outlook shows hot humid conditions with thundershowers and severe storms in parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes. Damaging winds up to 81 mph were reported from Grand Island Nebraska to Michigan, with hail and heavy showers across eastern Nebraska to northern Iowa. Cooling air is expected to move in from the Plains as a warming trend continues east of the Mississippi.
Dr Bundesen reports new research in the American Journal of Gastroenterology showing spices such as allspice caraway seed cinnamon mace paprika sage and thyme may be used in ulcer diets when eaten with food. Black pepper chili pepper mustard and nutmeg remain on the no list. Patients should consult their doctors before changing diets.
A reflection on building level lives. If life begins rightly, later repairs are avoided. Forgiveness and renewal are described as preferable to overhaul after sin, urging youth to grow into adulthood straight and righteous.
A compact trivia quiz from a 100 question memory test over 10 days. Scoring levels label memory ability from Memory Genius to Good with daily results and a page 2 answer key. Includes questions on Masonic lodge origins Eskimo diets and Bible terms. Philadelphia subway note follows.
Dr George W Crane argues in Case V-331 that Alex J a 31 year old college instructor ridicules religion to vent hostility toward his domineering father. He claims atheism and communism stem from emotional bias not logic, shaped by parental control. The essay urges readers to apply the Cherchez la femme motto in such encounters.
ABC outlines in depth how Southern filibusters could stall the civil rights bill in the Senate. It explains two main filibuster routes, ways to break them, and the political calculus surrounding cloture and amendments.
The U S Navy blimp ZPG-2 flew 9448 miles non stop without refueling breaking the Graf Zeppelin 6980 mile record set in 1929. From Weymouth Massachusetts on March 4 it toured Portugal Africa and the West Indies and landed near Key West Florida after 11 days 12 minutes on March 15 1957.
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