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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
4
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis moves to vaccinate 47 million school children in 1955 based on optimism from early results. With over 651 thousand children vaccinated, only one paralytic polio case has emerged, unclear if Salk vaccine or another shot was responsible.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes enrollment in Virginia colleges will rise from about 29 000 this year to 32 000 by 1960 and 42 000 to 45 000 by 1970 driven by population growth and more high school graduates. Virginia lags national high school completion but exceeds in college graduates. colleges face financial and leadership challenges to meet rising cultural and educational roles.
The article notes serious agricultural dislocations in Russia and general economic immaturity in China, suggesting both nations face internal problems before expanding in Asia. It also references Mr. Dulles and our cautious outlook, warning against broad despair.
Lake Geneva Wisconsin residents stage picket lines and protests after the government narrows three possible sites for the Academy of the Air to their city. Citizens say the choice sets an example unlikely to be followed by many other communities.
Washington report shows several pentagon windows left ajar on two dates in April and May. G-2 investigated unlocked suites used by H Struve Hensel as well as the press room. A security memo urged occupants to keep windows closed to protect air conditioning and security procedures.
The average full time housekeeper works about 58 hours a week, far beyond the typical 40-hour week in industry, according to I R N A findings.
L Douglas D D urges in a public reflection that voting on a moral issue requires vigilance and moral standards. He compares soils to virtuous character, noting seeds need proper soil and weed control to grow strong. He emphasizes giving children and communities a chance to do right.
The passage urges parents to guide adolescents toward upright living and stresses it is harder now to stay virtuous. It also emphasizes maintaining soil health to support sustainable living practices and community well being.
Carl Lewis was named chairman of the food committee for the District 7 picnic to be held August 22 at Shades Park with Winchester Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars as hosts. The post also opposed the proposed cut in funds for veterans training and reported $293 cleared from Buddy Poppy sales on Memorial Day.
Daily scoring scheme ranks memory ability from 4 to 10 correct answers per day with labels Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good. Page 2 provides the correct answers. Questions cover Virginia town anniversary Swiss capital supersonic flight and other general knowledge queries.
Rainfall data show 24 hour total of 0.04 inches ending 7 a.m. today. Year to date: 3.10 inches in 1954. 41 year average total: 36.84 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1953 list values for each month, with June at 3.88 inches and May at 3.92 inches, among others.
An editorial mocks calls for budget reform by proposing that all government agencies remove and save foreign stamps from incoming mail to sell to dealers. It argues the revenue could be startling and jokes about retiring the debt within a thousand years.
Lt. and Mrs. William Schenck of Norfolk were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Schenck at their home here.
The Rev. J. W. Strickler was scheduled to preach at Opequon Church. Post Office department reports a drop in Winchester postal receipts indicating reduced mail revenue. A Woolen Mill fire is blamed on an incandescent globe left on the floor igniting the wool.
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