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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1956
Page
4
The note urges continued prayers for the peace of Jerusalem and expresses that prayers will help. It reflects a religious exhortation issued in a periodical edited by HW F Byrd Jr and dated Saturday July 28 1956.
John Ringling North announces the tent show is a thing of the past and Ringling Brothers will stage future performances only in air conditioned venues. The piece reflects on a century of circuses, inflation, and the long decline from the era of railroad shows and grand parades that marked the heyday of American circuses.
President Nixon argues against neutralism that equates the free world with communism while Prime Minister Nehru counters that no country is purely good or evil. The exchange frames early tensions over alignment and unity among major powers amid global divisions.
A Washington column notes that the civil rights bill has broad support from President Eisenhower and both Democratic contenders Harriman and Stevenson. It cites Harriman’s prior and current endorsement and Stevenson’s past backing of the bill as presented in congressional records.
The Eastman Kodak Co introduces a device named Mabel to study photographic theory and improve prints. Critics argue the gadget addresses the wrong end of the process and wonders if it will fix off center, double exposures, and lopsided photos seen in consumer cameras.
A story circulating in Mississippi recounts an old colored woman entering a leading town restaurant after desegregation and asking for traditional dishes. The waiter repeatedly says they do not serve those items, prompting her verdict that white folks are not ready for integration yet.
Downtown Winchester buzzed with shoppers during the annual Winchester Days sale. News notes report razing of the Jack Hotel for a Shenandoah Valley National Bank parking lot and town residents sharing family and travel happenings.
The Basic Witz Furniture strike at Waynesboro and Staunton was settled. Mr and Mrs Charles Alger announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Kathleen to Loring Messinee Baker, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Baker.
The Star article about a peach crop shortfall was disputed by fruit growers who called it false. Muss Willie McGuire, youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William P. McGuire, debuted at a dance in her honor at Rouss Hall with music by the Winchester Orchestra. Ida May Dinges and Octavia Kline began a three week trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
The article notes Harold Stassen’s push on Nixon and frames Eisenhower's health as a election issue. It explains constitutional scenarios if Eisenhower dies before or after the election, and the role of electors and the vice president in succession. It cautions on constitutional ambiguity regarding presidential disability.
The piece argues religion as a life transforming force beyond mere custom. It cites belief in Jesus Christ as bringing light and hope, with sudden or gradual personal change, urging faith, prayer, and Bible study to access divine power.
A reader quiz lists 10 questions across Oddity Bible Science Nature and more. It asks about coal hydrogenation plants, Guam's capital, life origins, Androcles, irradiation biases, Lausanne, bacteria cell counts, dictatorial versus democratic doctrine, Bolshevism, and word lore from Latin roots.
An Omaha appliance dealer demonstrated sales skill by selling an air conditioning unit to a heat racked family at 2 a.m. after finishing an installation. He installed the unit and completed work a few hours before dawn while driving home with one window cooler aboard.
Readers can request daily delivery of the Star to a vacation address by calling the listed phone number MO 2-3424. The notice invites subscribers to arrange temporary forwarding of the newspaper during trips.
Rainfall figures show 24 hour total through 8:30 a m today with July rainfall to date 7 81 inches and year to date 23 53 inches. Average annual rainfall over 43 years is 36 95 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1955 list January 2 45 inches February 1 95 March 2 98 April 3 10 May 3 90 June 3 90 July 3 69 August 3 99 September 2 65 October 3 23 November 2 57 December 2 46.
A sprain ranges from minor to rupture with ligament tearing. Doctors judge immobilization or exercise per injury. Strapping provides support and may allow cure in days to weeks. Early cold applications reduce swelling before seeing a doctor.
A dense listing of Channel 4 7 9 5 programs across dayparts includes court dramas, news briefs, variety shows, color broadcasts, sports, movies, and public affairs. Notable items feature Court Martial with David Niven, Decoy with Jean Gillie, Wrestling from Hollywood, Gunsmoke with James Arness, and The Honeymooners on prime time, reflecting a broad multi-channel lineup.
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