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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
3
A brief line from the Thursday July 26 1956 issue quoting a biblical proverb attributed to editor HF Byrd Jr urging faith in numbers over foes. The note emphasizes confidence and resilience.
The Senate voted 51 to 41 to reject building dams on the Snake River by the federal government. Idaho Power offered to fund three dams for 133 million dollars, while opponents argued federal funding would shift costs from private to public. Senator Flanders defended private enterprise, calling federal involvement a steal from taxpayers.
In recent months controversy over how reading is taught leads to questions about writing ability. Parents ask if Mary can read and write, while schools note handwriting courses appear in private tutoring and post high school programs. businessmen mourn the loss of fine penmanship and poor impressions on job applications.
A nostalgic essay laments the closure of the Greatest Show on Earth after a long era of canvas tents. It recalls Barnum and Ringling Brothers history, notes factors like weather, unions, and TV, and questions progress without the circus as spring’s harbinger. The piece anticipates an all-new show opening in New York and touring arenas.
A discussion notes handwriting as critical for clear communication. It cites department stores facing traceable packages and misread bills due to sloppy writing. The piece argues students worsen with age, urging parents to improve their own penmanship first.
From the Files of the Star Construction a gas distribution project began in Winchester. Secretary Dulles said wartime tensions eased after Geneva talks. Mrs. Robert Brill visited Pvt. Robert Brill Jr. at Parris Island Marine hospital. Julia A. Lowery wed Clarence R. Boyce. Freedom atop the U S Capitol had a rare wash. Garnet Hamrick planned a visit to Harrisonburg State Teachers College. Thomas W. Harrison Jr. joined relatives in the city. Dan Wright sailed to the Panama Canal Zone for government work. C E Mellwee was bitten by a copperhead while gardening. Dr J Edward Harris visited Winchester in a new auto buggy.
Frank Costello pleaded innocent to contempt of the United States Senate and was released on a $5,000 bail. Mr and Mrs H S Barr and daughter Susanne returned home from a Florida and Cuba vacation. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Tillotson departed Winchester for Cape Cod Massachusetts for their vacation.
R Gray Williams a longtime city figure died at his home. Miss Dorothy Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Robinson has accepted a position with National City Bank in New York City.
The Senate defeat of the government ownership and operation plan shifts the 1956 election dynamics. It weakens the liberal Democrats push for federal power and threatens the Truman Harriman Wing while signaling a practical setback for public power projects along the Idaho Oregon border. The outcome affects Morse Lehman and Dewey aligned interests and highlights intra party splits ahead of Chicago.
A quiz style item lists ten questions covering memory, history, Bible, Navy Seabees, radio voice perception, Naval Academy colors, tardigrade survival, Rabaul location, Latin etymology of accord, and the word completing the phrase with envy.
The Office of Education reports that cities with 100000+ people spend more on school maintenance and pupil instruction than 25000 to 100000 cities. Large cities average $1.71 per day per pupil versus $1.47 in small cities. Excludes debt service capital outlay and special services.
Weather figures show no rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today. July rainfall to date is 7.45 inches, and year-to-date 25.17 inches. Historical 43-year averages list monthly inches with Jan 2.45, Feb 1.95, Mar 2.98, Apr 3.10, May 3.90, Jun 3.90, Jul 3.69, Aug 3.99, Sep 2.65, Oct 3.22, Nov 2.57, Dec 2.46.
Ophthalmologists can detect high blood pressure diabetes and vascular and brain diseases through eye exams. Vision changes may warn of tumors strokes or blood-clotting problems and aid early treatment. Regular exams are advised especially for those over 50 and when eye trouble occurs.
The piece defines ancient prone individuals as those with repeated accidents due to factors like foolhardiness anxiety or thrill seeking. It states two or three consecutive accidents flag automatic risk and urges personal change. It also estimates miniature golf needs about 10 000 sq ft and roughly 4000 dollars initial investment.
The phrase cut and dried today signifies something fully prepared in advance. It originates from historic practice of cutting wood and drying it before use in a stove, ensuring ready burning and proper fit.
A dense schedule of programs listed with times and show titles for Channel 4 and Channel 9 including News, dramas, comedies, and variety segments. Notable entries include Wild Bill Hickok Dragnet Lux Video Miss Mabel The Eve Movie Accomplice The Pendulum Wrestling from Capital Arena and The Whistler on Channel 4. Channel 9 features Cisco Kid Boston Blackie Sgt. Preston Arthur Murray Party Climax and Public Defender among others.
Friday's on air timetable lists daytime and early evening programs across Channel 5 including Feather Your Nest It Could Be You Playhouse Man in the White Slut Alec Guinness Tennessee Ernie Ford Sh color Mat Theater Queen for a Day Modern Romances Comedy Time Susie Ann Southern Pete's Place Looney Tunes Afternoon Movie Shadows Over Chinatown Tea Time Theater Yesterday's Newsreel Secret Storm All Star Theater Lamb Session Ruggles Ladies Home Theater Afternoon Film Festival Mickey Mouse and a lineup of soaps and serials such as Guiding Light The World Turns As the World Turns and House Party to close the evening slate with variety shows and newsreels.
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