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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1955
Page
3
In a June 7, 1955 column the Winchester Star reflects on Babylon as a lesson in hubris. The Rev 18:10 passage laments a mighty city’s pursuit of empire and wealth and its eventual ruin.
Federal officials weigh FHA mortgage commitments in 26 areas amid housing surpluses and rising unemployment concerns in building trades. Labor and Commerce claim lag in construction elsewhere requires extraordinary effort to catch up as $8.6 billion annual public works pace could rise to $20 billion yearly for a decade. Projections for 1955-65 expect highways $92 billion, education buildings $41 billion, hospitals $22 billion, water and sewage $25 billion, and other non-residential structures $23 billion. Some cities begin planning to meet expected growth now.
A group south of the border named the Chamber of Transformation urges Mexico to strengthen controls on private business and curb foreign investment. They claim no anti US sentiment, but advocate economic nationalism resembling national socialism aimed at foreigners.
The passage argues that foreign capital is needed for Mexico to develop its resources while warning against revolutionary regimes that could deter investment. It recalls the Mexican oil fiasco where American investors lost hundreds of millions after government seizure, noting weak U.S. objections.
A digest of editorials from 40 newspapers arriving at the office, featuring commentary on current politics, economy, and social issues. Editors summarize varied opinions and trends across regions, signaling prevailing public discourse and concerns.
The U S Steel Foundation provides a grant to the Foundation for Independent Colleges in Lynchburg and Virginia's private schools gain support through the United Negro College Fund. Washington and Lee University announces 30 new Evans scholarships funded by the late Mrs. Arthur Kelly Evans. Ten scholarships award 1250 dollars yearly, renewable. twenty grants are 650 dollars yearly, renewable. University of Richmond president emphasizes broad corporate backing boosts nonstate schools.
A brief lyric style reflection questions the fate of economic policy linking minimum wage and unemployment compensation. It ponders a future where citizens may be paid to stay home, signaling concern about government aid and work incentives.
Elizabeth Ann Ames was announced the Winchester Evening Star Leadership Award winner at Clarke County High School. The award was presented by Mrs. Charles J. Enders Jr. Sixth of June rites were held at Stonewall Cemetery with Robert T. Barton Jr. as principal speaker. Marshall Castleman was elected commander of the Conrad Hoover American Legion Post in Augusta Georgia. Pvt Curtis C Braithwaite, husband of Hilda Lee Orndorff, was stationed with the Army in the Philippines.
An enraged electrical worker opened fire at a crowded Norfolk union meeting, killing one man and wounding three others. Police secured the scene as officers evacuated attendees and searched for the suspect. Samuel Johnston, Winchester jeweler, was elected president of the local Lions club.
An Army dispatch notes Okinawa’s fall toward American control as U S defense planes counter Japanese threats. Pfc. Lester B Puffinberger from Route 50 and Cpl. Garland W Crisman arrived at the front as troops tighten their grip on the island.
H J Mowery and Kenneth Henry returned from Atlantic City New Jersey where they attended the annual convention of the Radio Manufacturers Association and Tradeship. The Winchester Clarke County Garden Club met at the home of Miss Sallie Boyd and Miss Ellen Boyd on West Boscawen Street. Miss Helen Jean Miller left for a vacation trip to Norfolk to visit her aunt Mrs Miller.
Fifty years ago in 1995 Miss Susie Rivers Byrd daughter of the late Col William Byrd and sister of Hon R E Byrd became the bride of Mr J Lester Shipley Jr Mrs Allen Conrad 86 of Baltimore was in Winchester for 6th of June exercises Wheat fell five cents to 90c a bushel rye 60c and butter 12c
Washington reports that all overseas air lines will operate without subsidies next year except Pan American World Airways. Pan Am projects $44.6 million in Q1 1955 revenue versus $36.9 million in 1954. Senator Douglas and allies press for deeper subsidy cuts and audit of Pan Am hotels amid hotel ownership disputes.
A historical question explains the horizon moon illusion. Ptolemy linked size to foreground objects, but the effect occurs over the sea and with optical aids. The moon appears smaller when framed between fingers or viewed through a tube or mirror, proving illusion.
The article explains differences in takeoff attitudes for XYF 1 XFV 1 and VTO aircraft with tail sitters lifting straight up then back down in flight. It also covers rodeo pronunciation tracing to Pecos Texas 1883 and notes regional variants roh dee o and roh day oh.
There are eight boxing weight classes: heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight, lightweight, featherweight, bantamweight, and flyweight.
Mrs Rose Bryant said a goldfish flipped from a bowl on the seat as she turned a corner causing her car to collide with a parked vehicle. Damages to her car totaled over $300.
Report shows rainfall in inches with a 24 hour ending 7 a m today and year to date totals. It lists 1955 rainfall to date 12 55 and average annual rainfall over 42 years 36 94 with monthly averages for 1912 1954 including January 2 50 February 1 94 March 2 95 April 3 11 May 3 92 June 3 89 July 3 73 August 3 82 September 2 66 October 3 24 November 2 59 December 2 51
Lt Col Charles T Brown of Brooke Army Medical Center proposes a day by day program to delay each first cigarette starting with one hour on day one and increasing to one hour on the final day, then complete abstinence. He likens tobacco withdrawal to narcotics and notes possible psychological hurdles and risks.
A sermon warns against trusting wealth and ignoring divine sovereignty. It cites the parable of the rich man who dies that night and urges living as one ready for judgment. The message contrasts earthly riches with heavenly treasure and stresses God’s control over birth and death.
In a nationwide trend families eat out more often as housewives prepare on average just 10 meals a day for their households. The shift reflects postwar changes in dining habits and domestic routines.
Kerry Riordan faces Christie Toland and Wayne Cameron after a breakup at Broken Spur. He confronts shifting loyalties while plans to marry Christie collide with her new escort at a Sundown dance. Kerry returns to Lita Dawson, where passion tests loyalty amid Roughland frontier tensions.
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