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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
4
Rates listed for one year six months and monthly payments by mail or motor route. Outside Virginia and West Virginia add surcharge. Carrier rates shown for one year six months and month. Some OCR garble affects exact figures but indicates periodical subscription pricing and payment options.
The piece argues that falling birth rates reflect economic mood but cautions against linking them to recession. It notes 1931–41 rates below 18 per 1000, a 1950s low, and March 1957 at 24.6 per 1000. The author likens birth trends to storks, not goony birds, stressing misattribution to recession.
The article notes high employment totals mask joblessness. It cites about one million unemployed versus a 62 million employed pool, with prices rising. It highlights a surge in women workers from 10 million in 1930 to 21.5 million in 1957 and married working women rising to 12.5 million, now 20 percent of the labor force.
A Richmond Times Dispatch commentary notes doctors appearing in TV ads selling medicines. It cites FCC action forcing an anti acid product to stop a napkin hole demo and mocks sensational medical demonstrations on screen. The piece critiques perceived medical authority in advertising.
The article discusses unemployment effects on families with varying breadwinners. It notes not all job losses erase a family’s primary income and mentions women returning to domestic work or men handling chores when a breadwinner is out. It frames unemployment's gravity without exaggeration.
Vacation time has arrived as families plan summer trips. Some seek speed and daring journeys, boasting miles on gasoline and rugged tires. Others travel leisurely, savor sights along the road and return rested for another year.
A digest of opinions from multiple editors across 40 newspapers arrives at our desk. The selections summarize trends, debates, and notable viewpoints shaping public discourse this week.
From The Star five years ago 1953 Thomas Wood Baldridge of this city was elected honorary life member of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. Governor Pollard conferred Virginia's distinguished service medal on Gen. Pershing in Washington in a simple ceremony. Grover C. Rose, Loudoun Street tailor, was confined to his home with a fractured ankle. Miss Velma Pannett, student nurse, visited with her parents in Loudoun.
Ten years ago in 1938 the Old Fredericktown Garden Club met at Henry Brown's home. Mr and Mrs Ralph Ware of Berryville hosted in honor of Mr and Mrs Ralph M Ware Jr of Richmond recently married. Willem G Way son of F H Wey was named to the University of Richmond dean's list.
Department of Agriculture figures estimate 1908 U S crops worth 68 billion dollars. Misses Eliza and Vivian Meade of White Post visited friends in town. L Hoover bought a fine farm just south of Harrisonburg from C C Fletcher.
Dr Bundesen urges parents to regulate children's TV watching while recognizing its educational benefits. An eight year study finds problems fading and warns against TV as a babysitter. Emphasizes parental example, moderation, and censorship for youths.
AP dispatch outlines how the United States delays freeing nine Americans held after a helicopter landed in East Germany due to the Western stance on recognition of East Germany and the Soviet and East German roles. It notes Dulles remarks on negotiating with captors and the complicated diplomacy with non recognized regimes.
The article explains that supreme happiness may be called seven heaven with seven stacked heavens. It notes Moslems believe each heaven represents increasing bliss and that God and the angels reside in the seventh or top heaven.
A dying London boy faces the end of life as his mother struggles to tell him. A humble hospital cleaner steps in to explain that God made him, loves him, and sent His Son to die for him. The boy asks for thanks, then smiles.
In New York the liner United States, America's largest ship carrying 1776 Europe-bound passengers, was delayed eight hours as 46 engineers refused to sign on until grievances about port shift assignments, transfers to other ships, and promotions discrimination were settled.
Dr George W Crane explains his medico psychological advice column used as collateral reading in colleges and high schools. He details reader impact, criticisms, and his blend of medicine and psychology to prevent juvenile delinquency divorce and insanity.
Hal Boyle counsels men to pedestalize their partners then leave, arguing women seek flattery and desirability. He says men must admire beauty to bolster ego, noting women value being pretty and are driven to be desired even by the least virtuous.
A quiz note lists daily scores from a 100 question test over 10 days. It defines memory and cognitive levels by correct answer ranges and forwards page 2 questions about general knowledge including religion, musicians, author Pearl Buck, chess, wind measurement, Alexander the Great, cube surface area, Wellington’s country, the Liberty Bell, and venison origin.
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