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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1958

Page

4

Fragmentary Biblical Verse Note From 16 July Page

Readable fragment cites a verse reference and a cleansing theme in a prayer like line. OCR shows stray letters and partial words with no clear event or person. No date or location beyond July 16.

Du Pont official outlines industry role in new plant jobs

Du Pont vice president W. Hershey spoke at the dedication of the Drevard North Carolina silicon plant. He said industry should share operating costs, boost payrolls, and create jobs, noting 100 industrial posts can yield 14 local jobs and $590000 in annual personal income. He urged support for the Winchester Frederick County Chamber to attract new industry.

du Pont Com du Pont Drevard N.C L. Hershey Mr. Hershey Hershey America Tie

Clergymen salaries under study reveal burdensome costs

A National Council of Churches survey of nine Protestant denominations finds ministers live modestly while housing and travel expenses cut into income. The average salary runs about 64 432 a year for 60 to 80 hours weekly, with New England pastors earning 4018 on average and Southwest clergy about 4911.

Heaven National Council of Churches New England Southwest

Moscow Eyes Peiping

A Warsaw-based appraisal argues Khrushchev faces trouble as Moscow reels from Central Committee reversals on Tito friendship. Red China pressure to “close ranks” and its push to lead world communism could force Moscow to heed Peiping’s advice, potentially sidelining Khrushchev.

Moscow Warsaw Khrushchev Tito Yugoslavia Communist Party Red China Peitping Peiping

Russia Faces Asian Threats and Possible Western Talks

The text discusses Russia fearing Germany and an envisioned future where Red China may dominate the Soviet Union. It suggests Moscow could seek accommodation with the West if threatened, noting Russia's historical experience with Mongol and Asian invasions.

Red China Soviet Union Moscow

Editorial Digest From Four Newspapers

A compact overview of selected editorials from four papers received by the office. Readers get insights into prevailing opinions, policy debates, and editorial stances shaping public discourse across regions.

Newport News and Warwick Merge to Form New City of Newport News

The 1960s merger ceremonies created a single city of about 115 000 to 120 000 people. The new city spans 65 square miles with council sworn in as the new government begins. Norfolk and Richmond remain larger, Lynchburg’s past lead fades as Roanokers await final counts.

Lynchburg Newport News Warwick Norfolk Richmond Corus Peninsula Virginia Elizabeth City Hampton Phoebus

Five Years Ago in The Stag Records Drought and Travel News

From the Files of The Stag Five Years Ago 1953 reports drought causing dry trees pastures and garden suffering. Social notes include visits by John Bailey and family guests of Virginia Russell and the Flemmings, plus Adele Astaire’s sister Adele, and Lord Cavendish in Fairland. Wiley Post’s flight to Moscow sets pace for the Post Gatty record. he then travels to Ribeira. Dr F H Baeller, Winchester native and X-ray pioneer, dies near Baltimore.

John Bailey Nashville,Tenn Virginia Russell Fred Flemming Fort Meade, Md Gabelli Moore L. Potter Fairland Adele Astaire Lord Charles Cavendish Wiley Post Moscow Riberia F. H. Baeller Winchester Baltimore

Giants appoint new manager as Mel Ott resigns

Ten years ago in 1948 Mel Ott resigned as manager of the New York Giants. Leo Durocher took over as manager while Burt Shotton moved from the Brooklyn Dodgers to pilot duties. Mrs William H Shafer and her husband arrived in Winchester from Miami Florida where Dr Shafer served at Jackson Memorial Hospital for two years.

Mel OF New York Giants Leo Duver Broonlyn Dodgers Burt Shotton Lyr William H. Shafer Winchester Miasmi Florida Shaffer Mecca Jackson Memorial Hospital

25 Years Ago 1933 Ka Astauwe Married Mrs Phyllis

A 1933 note records Ka Astauwe marrying Mrs Phyllis, marking a silver anniversary since the union. The item reflects a local social detail from that year.

Ka Astauwe Phyllis

Local angling haul and new city job in 1908 notes

Fifty years ago Charles Walter and G L Brannon fished at Castleman’s Perry and brought home large strings of fine black bass. Chorge Goss, back from a year in Pennsylvania, started work at Boyd’s Dive Store in town.

Meast Charlies Walter G. L. Brannon Castleman Perry Chorge Goss Pennsylvania Boyd's

The Doctor Speaks Simple Hearing Test

A health column outlines a basic hearing check from the American Hearing Society. It lists five questions to gauge hearing and advises seeing an ear specialist if results are negative. It notes early detection aids treatment and suggests contacting the society or local members for information.

Herman N. Bundesen American Hearing Society 100 H Street Washington D. D.C

Joint Chiefs of Staff keep plans ready for emergencies

The Joint Chiefs of Staff maintain a vast, revised plan set for crises from nuclear war to Lebanon. Adm. James Holloway assumed a dormant command to coordinate naval, Marine, air, and Army units in the Middle East as tensions rise.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Elton C. Fay Washington (Ap Joint Chiefs of Cinespecomme Midle Eart Middle East Egypt Israel Suez Pentacon James L. Holloway London Holloway Avlantic Mediterranean Cinewelm Air Force C124 Germany 24Th Infantry Division Lebanon 6Th Fleet U. S. Navy NATO Europe Soviet Union

Tradition and Roman Senate Origins

A fragment discusses the Latin root sanis meaning elder and notes the ancient Roman Senate comprised 100 elderly men. It frames the tradition of a senate as a body of aging elders.

Strength For The Day Earl L. Douglas

The text argues the poultry business requires exact production records and relentless enforcement of production standards. It compares egg output to profitability and warns that underperforming hens are sold for meat. The piece frames production as a universal survival rule guiding society and individual effort.

How's Your IQ A Quiz From the Age of Sail and Security

A fragmented odds and ends feature lists quiz questions about wine knowledge baptism the Great Geyser and other topics. It mentions the 6th Fleet and a line about Lebanon security and ships capable of keeping a fleet supplied even if ports close.

Lebanon Mediterranean

Houdini Secret Lets Boy Scout Jim Swim Longer Underwater

Dr George Crane explains how fear raises heart rate and oxygen use, advising not to push children into deep water. He cites Houdini’s breath control and stomach aircap technique to extend underwater time, suggesting Jim T aged 14 improved to near two minutes by practicing these steps and discussing the problem with a doctor.

Goeorge W. Crane Jim T Dr. Crane Jim Houdini

Midwesterners Defined By Weather, Home, Humor, and Resolve

HAL BOYLE profiles the Midwest, noting the region’s calm pace, dislike of hysteria, polite friendliness, and strong attachment to weather and home. He contrasts Midwestern practicality with coastal panics, highlighting steady work, small talk, and a loyal, guarded humor. He also touches on Sarah Bernhardt’s Jewish origins and Catholic baptism.

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