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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
4
Robert E Glass longtime editor of The Lynchburg News died Sunday night at age 73. He led the paper for 35 years after a career as reporter and editor in Richmond Norfolk and Petersburg. He became editor in 1923 and was a respected voice on the editorial page for decades.
Discussion on recognizing Alaska as a state prompts redesign ideas for the national flag. Proposals include seven by seven star rows replacing current eight by six, with stars counting states rather than admitting order. The legal framework for flag change is minimal beyond adding stars on statehood.
At the American Marketing Association convention in Boston firms reported that aggressive tactics like skywriting and Hollywood branding failed to win over West German buyers and Canadian housewives. General Foods found German coffee habits differ, extracting more cups per pound with regular coffee. Canadian bakers resisted Yankee loaf pricing with modest wrapper changes. Experts urge thorough market research before foreign launches.
The 1912 flag expansion kept the same design but added two stars to fill short rows, leaving the symbol of the freest people on earth intact and now stronger as a nation.
A compact roundup of opinions from multiple papers highlighting debates on policy, governance, and social issues. The digest showcases recurring themes, editorial stances, and sharp observations from diverse regions and outlets.
A columnist recalls how quickly government spending estimates change from a $500 million surplus to a looming deficit. By March the figure rose to a billion and by May estimates reached $8 to $10 billion, with Treasury officials now predicting over $10 billion and the House committee hinting at $12 billion. The piece notes the difficulty of keeping up with fast moving fiscal data.
From The Star Five Years Ago 1953 report notes over 200 plainclothes officers and Manhattan DA detectives capturing 72 suspects in a major NYC gambling crackdown. Also mentions local civic and social notes including Legion post commander Dorton, Randolph-Macon students on Dean’s List, Rotary president pick, and a Capon River cottage visit by the Good family with Lucia Stuckey as guest.
Ten years ago in Gainesboro Lorraine Virginia Adams wed Leon Hensley son of Mr and Mrs O L Hensley of Stephen City. Mr and Mrs Holmes R Grimm Jr and Miss Colleen Grynm return from Virginia Beach vacation. Mr and Mrs Olmier Swanson hosted guests Mr and Mrs Harry Rehill of Philadelphia.
A 1908 Star dispatch from White Post reports John W. Armel's barn burned to the ground with six tons of hay and harness lost. Livestock were saved unharmed. Miss Martha Jones of Berryville graduates with honors from nurses' training at Children’s Hospital in Washington. President Roosevelt plans a trip to the African jungles after two terms of "perfectly corking time."
An AP column questions Khrushchev strategy from friendly gestures to sudden hostility. It weighs possibilities for Soviet aims, the risk of surprise attack, and the failure of trust or disarmament talks while noting Pravda jokes on inspection. The piece reflects chilly optimism about stability and raises why Khrushchev raised talks at all.
Dr. Herman N Bundesen advises removing distractions to speed a five or six year old dressing routine. Turn dressing into a race with clock time and assign simple chores to motivate. Establish a routine order from shirt to shoes and praise quiet progress. A separate Q&A notes menopause often rules out pregnancy after a year and a half without menses.
The term originated when literacy was the preserve of clergy. As reading and writing spread beyond churchmen, the word gradually shortened. This note traces the etymology from clerics to modern literacy.
The piece argues slavery persists in many forms beyond legal abolition. It cites social and spiritual bondage from prejudice and lack of faith to addictions and moral weakness. It contends that freedom is hindered by inner servitudes more than outward chains.
A quiz style item lists daily score ranges for memory genius to good and directs readers to page 2 for answers. It includes ten sample questions on topics from music, film stars, flags, oceans, ports, US geography, physics, military mottos, Bolivia’s coastline, and horse vocalizations.
In a letter by Dr George W Crane Case 356 he warns against rough swimming lessons as Deborah J a girl from Kentucky learned to swim via a frightening experience with her uncle in Chicago He advocates initiating children to water early with step by step calm exposure starting in a tub and progress to shallow creeks culminating in confident swimming by first grade.
Audrey Wood, a top theatrical agent, says Broadway needs new talent and a good three act play can break through. She has helped 80 to 100 plays reach stage and notes MCA pays for her services after buying the Liebling agency. Wood stresses mentoring young writers to sustain their craft.
Dr Nelson Mayo 91 former professor of veterinary medicine died Saturday in Chicago AP said. He served on the staffs of Connecticut State College Kansas State College and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and was expert manager of Abbott Laboratories from 1913 to 1930.
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