Contempt Shapes Reflection On False Steps
A reflective note on viewing personal mistakes with contempt so as to drive self change. The speaker acknowledges deep scorn for errors and suggests using that contempt to pivot away from past missteps.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1954
Page
4
Haile Selassie seeks U S aid to boost Ethiopian coffee
The article notes Emperor Haile Selassie aims to obtain U S aid to double Ethiopia’s coffee output, the country’s key export. It highlights Ethiopia’s primitive conditions, literacy gaps, and the global coffee price surge driven by lagging tropical production. It warns aid could ease shortages but risks tropical overproduction and price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haile Selassie
U.S
Ethiopia
Haile
Advertising up in 100 cities. hearings on TV payments rise
Figures show a small April gain in ad volume across the nations 100 largest cities as a congressional hearing in Washington probes why television stations struggle to pay. Witnesses blame monopolies and Wall Street while citizens are urged to push for fiscal restraint and balanced budgets to protect future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Washington
Wall Street
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Efforts to curb deadly icebox deaths and littering drives
The association seeks to stop the death caused by discarded iceboxes with 79 child fatalities last year. Laws now criminalize discarding iceboxes without rendering them harmless. Keep America Beautiful enlists 35 groups to cut highway litter, a nationwide issue costing about 30 million dollars annually as both drives aim for a safer, cleaner country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers Association
Keep America Beautiful Inc
America
June Month of Roses and Travel Marks Summer Onset
June stands apart from other months with its lovers of roses brides and graduates. It signals the start of the annual summer vacation period when Americans travel far, rest from toil, and recount the journeys. The approaching longest day and growing tire hum confirm that summer is near.
Years Ago This Week 1953 Highlights From Star Files
Notes recall Washington and Lee 204th session commencements for Robert B. Hall and John R. Kremer Jr. Sgt Beverley Braithwaite moved from Memorial Hospital to Fort Belvoir. Harry and Charles Murphy visited Chicago. H Delmer Robinson re elected Shenandoah Apple Blossom president. Meredith Lockhart Golden Wedding. Mrs Kremer guests in Washington with Melvin Snyder. Building permits total 641940. E C Stuart Jr attended Johns Hopkins finals in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Hall
John R. Kremer, Jr
Washington and Lee University
Beverley Braithwaite
Clarence Braithwaite
Memorial Hospital
Fort Belvoir
L. R. Dettra
E. C. Stuart, Jr
E. C. Stuart
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins
Junior Music Club names Nancy May Hurst president
Nancy May Hurst has been named president of the Junior Music Club. Mrs. Harry D. Ratchford returned. Mr. Graham Baker was attacked and bitten badly by a dog. Mr. John H. Snyder was knocked unconscious when struck by lightning. Mr. Harry Shull of Roanoke was visiting relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy May Hurst
Harry D. Ratchford
Graham Baker
John H. Snyder
Harry Shull
Roanoke
Guatemala Clash Tests U S Credibility in Hemisphere
Washington frets as Latin American nations reject U S fears over Guatemala's ties with the USSR and arms purchases. Guillermo Toriello dismisses U S warnings with a retort, while United Fruit faces seized lands and taxes. Officials warn Guatemala becomes a beachhead for communism amid cautious regional stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rio de Janeiro
Caracas
Panama Canal
Korea
Indo-China
Caribbean
Eisenhower
Venezuela
Brazil
Guatemala
Uncle Sam
Correspondente
Guillermo Toriello
Russia
United States
State Department
Moscow
Central America
Rio
Central and
South America
Kremlin
Memory and History Quiz From a Vintage Test Sheet
A fragmented quiz page presents trivia questions on memory scoring, taxation on inherited property, notable political figures, earthquake seismology terms, freedman republics, California history, labor leaders, Charles Dickens era literature, Arctic port origins, feline vision, and fractions calculation.
Rainfall figures for past 24 hours and year to date
The record shows rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 7 a m as none with June rainfall to date at 15 inches for 1954 and 13.07 inches year to date. Average rainfall over 41 years is 36.84 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1953 are listed by month, from January 2.51 inches to December 2.51 inches with June at 3.88 and May at 3.92 inches.
Antibiotics Use By Prescription Only Warned in Health Column
The piece cautions against indiscriminate antibiotic use and notes rising cross resistance. It explains testing germs for sensitivity, lists common drugs, and suggests vitamin B complex to ease side effects, with the doctor deciding necessity and dosage. It also includes a brief Q A about nail biting in a teen.
First Woman City Council Candidate Endorsed in Winchester
A letter to the editor praises Mrs. Allen as the first female candidate for Winchester City Council set for June 8. The writer, Margaret E Sirbaugh, extols her civic service, integrity, and ability to work with both genders, urging ward voters to elect her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Winchester
Allen
Beta Sigma Phi
Strength For The Day By Earl L Douglas D D
The article begins a devotional noting that God depends on people to fulfill his plans. It argues that though God could act by his word he chooses to work through humans and emphasizes human responsibility in aiding divine purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Douglas
D.D
God
What makes a parrot wink
The parrot’s eye carries a thin whitish membrane that can sweep across the eye from the inner side in a peculiar motion resembling a wink. This movement cleans the eye by wiping away debris as the bird blinks.
Nurse and Doctor Clash Over Love and a Dying Boy
Norman Brandt and nurse Cynthia Doyle circle romance amid an accident scene near Washington. Julius, the boy in traction, faces possible paralysis, while Cynthia weighs hope against fear as Dr. Sellers looms as a potential miracle worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Brandt
Cynthia Doyle
Washington, D. C
Cynthia
Sellers
Doyle
Mr. Brandt
Love and risk collide as Roz plans a party caper
Cynthia confronts Norman about their growing bond while Roz schemes to secure her next big date. Norman reveals a Washington posting and a plan to mend Roz's view of him, delaying their romance. Nora receives mail from Alan as tension and curiosity rise toward Friday's supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roz
Washington
Norman
Cynthia
Walt
Julius
Nora
Tommy
Alan
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