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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
4
Dairy Surpluses Shrink as Demand Rises
Dairy surpluses drop dramatically with refined dairy products cutting into stocks. A June 1 report from the American Dairy Association, citing economists, predicts surpluses will end soon as government purchases fall to 4.8 percent of milk produced in the latest year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Dairy Association
Commodity Credit Corporation
Pittsburgh
Crockett craze drives vast Davy Crockett merchandising boom
Millions of parents buy coonskin caps and Crockett items from towels to bed sheets as the Disney tale stirs a nationwide craze. The promotion reportedly costs American households over 300 million dollars amid royalties and trademark disputes sparked by the King of the Wild Frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Disney
Davy Crockett Boom Tied to Prosperity and Spending
The article notes a surge in coonskin caps driven by rising cash in households. It argues 30 million American children aged 5 to 14 are being socialized as spenders, with spending belief fueling the fad amid broader economic prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alabama and the Court on School Segregation
The piece notes Alabama's constitutional mandate for separate white and colored schools, mentions NAACP actions potentially at the University of Alabama, and predicts gradual change with limited desegregation until after the present generation. It compares public reaction to Montgomery memory and anticipates gradual compliance with the Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
University of Alabama
Tuskegee Institute
John Marshall
Supreme Court
Democratic ADA Warns Parties Mix with GOP
The Americans for Democratic Action says both major parties risk resembling the other as Democratic leaders in Congress grow more conservative and Republicans adopt New Deal style proposals. The group argues concern should rise only if both parties appear to imitate the ADA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americans For Democratic Action
Congress
Taxed few left with high incomes in Britain last year
Great Britain saw only 35 individuals retain after tax incomes above 16 800 dollars in the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Army recruiting sergeant promises guaranteed wage quota
A cartoon caption from the New York Herald Tribune shows an Army recruiting sergeant inviting a recruit to join, quipping that the service is “in a position to offer you a guaranteed annual wage.” The humor centers on job security as a recruitment pitch.
Definitions With a Difference by Marjorie Johnson
Middle age described by NEA speaker Marjorie Johnson as a period of rest after a single vivid night, highlighting the contrast between brief exuberance and extended grounding.
Church Ordains James Clark in 1954 First Baptist Service
News from 1954 notes James Essex Clark, son of Mrs. E. T. Clark, being ordained at services in the First Baptist church. Ada Mae Whetzel wed Marshall E. Patterson. Joyce Quick arrived from Longwood College to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Essex Clark
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Ada Mae Whetzel
Marshall E. Patterson
Joyce Quick
Longwood College
John Quick
Local Couple Returns From Hot Springs Visit
Dr and Mrs Hunter H McGuire return to their home after a stay of several days at Hot Springs Virginia Mr and Mrs Paul Gaylord of Staten Island New York were guests of Mr and Mrs Horace
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter H. McGuire
Hot Springs
Paul Gaylord
Staten Islamd, N
Horace
Richmond Observes Byrd Sword Presentation Reception
Rich mond hosts a reception with attendees from across Virginia to witness the presentation of Admiral Byrd's sword. Other society items note Norma June Richards birthday celebration and a UVA student joining a Europe tour with classmates. A Hagerstown message confirms Winchester Fire Company wins a crack rec team victory. Additional social teas and visits accompany the Richmond social page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Admiral Byrd
Virginia
W. M. Richards
Norma June
Messrs
Robert M. Glass, Jr
Seabury Davies
University of Virginia
Europe
Hagerstown
Crack Rec
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester
John W. Gaunt
Bessie Sedrick
Mary Ruff
Charles Town
Horace Browne, Jr
Washington Street
Eisenhower reshuffles Pentagon to favor Far East focus
The reshuffle elevates younger, bolder officers led by Radford and Burke, signaling a Far East oriented strategy. The move strengthens naval and air power advocacy, aligns with a view that Moscow and Peiping pose the primary future threat, and aims to bolster morale and funding ahead of the Big Four talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Staff
Arleigh A. Burke
Radford
Burke
Nathan Twining
Air Force
Pacific
Virginia
NATO
Ike
Letter to Virginia Lawmakers on Reporting Animal Fatalities
Emily Hall of Gore urges Virginia lawmakers to require motorists to report every domestic animal killed on roads to the nearest police station. She notes other states have such a law and says it could reduce speed and save pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Virginia
Montreal and Hiroshima Questions and Answers in specific Q and A
Q Does Montreal rank next to Paris as the world second largest French speaking city. A Yes Montreal also the world s largest bilingual city Two thirds of its 1 065 000 inhabitants speak French E J F A Why were Hiroshima and Nagasaki chosen as atom bomb targets The work began in spring 1945 by experts who studied aircraft range weather morale and maximum military effect for psychological reasons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Paris
Hiroshima
Nizasaki
Rainfall Totals and Averages for Past Year
Rainfall over the past 24 hours ends at 7 am today shows trace amounts for June. Year to date rainfall reaches 1.78 inches with June totals to date. Average annual rainfall over 42 years stands at 36.94 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1954 list 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 inches.
Trio of New Drugs Treat as Many Ills
Medical column reviews three drugs including Pathilon Tridihexethide for ulcer pain, Tyzine nasal spray for congestion, and Reserpine for mental illness. Drs Ruffin Menger Tasher note relief durations and cautious use due to side effects. also includes a medical Q&A on diabetes testing recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
Julian M. Ruffin
Duke University
Harold C. Menger
Brooks
New York
New York State Journal of Medicine
Nuclear targets narrowed to Hiroshima Kokura Nagasaki
The plan chose Hiroshima as the first target with Kokura second and Nagasaki third. Kyoto was excluded due to cultural significance. Limited fissionable material allowed two bombs, with Hiroshima dropping on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9 after Kokura obscured by weather and fuel constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroshima
Kokura
Nagasaki
Kyoto
Which City Has The Most Polluted Air In U S Cities
The U S Public Health Service tested five cities over 2 million population. Detroit led with 344 micro grams of dirt per cubic meter, followed by Chicago 280, Los Angeles 265, New York 244, and Philadelphia 188.
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R.F.H. A
Detroit
U. S. Public Health Service
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
Philadelphia
Prosaic Hero Rescues Woman From Suburban Car Door
A woman slipping onto the subway edge is saved by a middle aged man who directs bystanders to weigh the car away from the platform. He holds the door, instructs riders to stay aboard, and coordinates the crowd to free her, turning a crisis into quiet, effective teamwork. Poetry and heroism appear in everyday street moments as a testament to ordinary decency.
World Health Organization lists 999 disease categories
The WHO states 999 disease and death categories are officially listed in medical statistics, reflecting the diverse catalog of conditions tracked for global health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Health Organization
Rivalry Deepens at Broken Spur Ranch Fever Pitch
Kerry Riordan's claim to land at Broken Spur stirs tense talk among nesters as Rob Mallory and locals fear a spark could ignite conflict. At a county dance Kerry faces Camerson and Lita Dawson while Christie Toland watches, and old feuds simmer under festive surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Mallory
Kerry Riordan
Christie Toland
Broken Spur
Mallory
Texas
Lita Dawson
Lita
Christie
Kerry
Wayne Cameron
Forks
Rob
Bill Haggerty
Tim Larrabee
Cullen
Fred
Young Nate
Tom
Nester
Fred Cullen
Tim
Bill
King Features Syndicate
Cameron
Red River Valley
Kerri
Riordan
Miss Dawson
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Empire State Building
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