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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
3
The note speaks of faith guiding through fearful tidings and the hope that victory will come with God on our side. It reassures that knowing the outcome is not needed to endure the current trials, stressing trust in a favorable final end.
The piece recalls Everest climbs and the four minute mile as feats once deemed impossible. It credits human courage and dedication for progress, noting gadgets aided but could not replace determination. It concludes with a note of hope that such unattainable goals have begun to be surpassed.
Foreign visitors report transport hurdles in Czechoslovakia as officials use direct line road maps with no turns and approximate mileages. Veerní Praha cites a post Stalin regime rule guiding mapmakers to misdraw roads so travelers cannot follow accurate routes.
In a topsy turvy season the Pittsburgh Pirates surge ahead of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Milwaukee Braves as Dale Long bursts onto the scene with a string of early home runs. The Pirates’ listless reputation fades as a شwinning combination takes hold, signaling a lively summer in the NL alongside the Cardinals and Reds.
A Czech newspaper reports authorities are collecting data for accurate maps as critics argue truth on road layouts was suppressed by Stalinist rulers. The piece questions whether citizens can trust maps or know their direction under the Communist regime.
The piece surveys U S attitudes toward a large federal government with calls for action on auto industry unemployment in Detroit and plans for a vast highway program. It notes a Parsons ordnance plant reopening and drought counties seeking federal disaster designation while questioning the growth of federal power.
Year-ago note recalls President Eisenhower's signing of a law raising salaries for 500000 U S postal workers. Also recorded are Joseph B. Luttrell elected commander of Stonewall Jackson Chapter DAV. Donald Good graduates Berea College en route to New York City. Mrs Allen Morceron visits Mrs David Munzing in Washington.
A Mississippi woman was killed as storms struck the South and Southwest. Severe weather grounded aircraft and scattered destruction across communities. Meanwhile, Woodhull Baker Jr. earned a BS in commerce from the University of Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hess of South Braddock Street left by car for Los Angeles planning a month return.
Mrs. Harvey L Brumback hosted a luncheon for her sister Miss Ruth Page Brumback. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Glaine Jr and Betsy, and Mrs. William Lawrence Jr and Bill. The Northwestern Trust and Savings Bank faced a major withdrawal event with deposits at 14 600 000 as of March 25. Local visits noted from Joseph Massie Jr, Fountain Valley School alumni, Capt Ewart Johnston of Boyce, and businessmen from nearby towns. C W Knight was elected Noble Grand of Madison Lodge No 6 IOOF.
Official and scientific studies reveal nuclear power will be negligible for at least 20 years, mainly aiding foreign nations. Coal and hydro remain dominant, with fossil fuels serving as the primary energy source for centuries. Experts oppose a crash reactor program, advocating a slower, science-led approach under a partnership with private and public actors.
Jesus teaches that sacrifice yields fruit and growth. A Daily reflection notes the grain of wheat metaphor, showing how true achievement requires self renunciation. The piece urges applying this universal truth to daily living and eternal hope.
Mrs Oscar Turner age 26 learning to drive backed across a vacant lot through a brick wall into a swimming pool. Passenger Mrs Bernice King sustained minor injuries. Turner's son Jack age 2 was uninjured.
A trivia page lists questions across oddity science and literature with a geography query about Hoover Dam and a lyric line from a national anthem. It notes photography term origin credited to Sir John Herschel and reports a Carmel California marriage of Dana Wynter to Gregson Bautzer.
A public safety advisory urges residents to report fires promptly by calling MO 2-4500, emphasizing quick action to protect lives and property across the county.
Rainfall in the past 48 hours ending 8 30 today shows 1.43 inches, total to date 15 19 inches for 1956, with a 43 year average of 36 95 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1955 list January 2 45, 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 22, November 2 57, December 2 46.
Scientists extract citrus bioflavonoids from orange and lemon peels and find potential to support health. Bioflavonoids may strengthen capillaries and aid treatment in conditions like colds and influenza. firms market products as research continues.
A dense program slate lists 6:00 Footlight Theater on channel 7 with News at 11:15 and Tonight with Steve Allen at 11:30. Channel 7 night features Ellery Queen, Caesar's Hour, Medic and Mr. District Attorney, plus boxing and baseball hall of fame items. Channel 9 shows The Great Gildersleeve, The Evening Movie Magnificent Doll, and Flying Deuces night show clips. Channel 98 presents The Cisco Kid, Turning Point, Adventures of Robin Hood, Burns and Allen, I Love Lucy, Studio One, and The Flight with late news and The Late Show In Old Sacramento.
The column lists Tuesday programming across Channel 4 with noon to 6 PM daylight lineups and later blocks on Channel 9 including dramas and talk shows. Notable items include It Could Be You Feather Your Nest and Queen for a Day on Channel 4, and The Edge of the Night Mickey Mouse on Channel 4, plus Valiant Lady and The Big Pay Off on Channel 9.
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