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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1957

Page

4

Supreme Court Under Fire Over Precedent and Law

The Wall Street Journal’s analysis argues the Supreme Court ignores precedent and the Constitution to fit cases. It criticizes the Court for acting as a government of men and notes reversals on military trials for civilians and school desegregation.

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Air Conditioning Boosts Church Attendance 44 Percent

New Orleans church installation of air conditioning led to a 44 percent rise in attendance. The note forms part of HAL BOYLEs mailbag style observations on quirks, trivia, and odd facts from various eras.

New York New Orleans

Rouss Park Opens with Joyful Splash for Kids

Years ago in 1852 the Rouss Park area opened with a big splosh as hundreds of kids enjoyed two pools. The scene drew over 200 boys and girls around the piers area, counting by onlookers.

Rouss Park Cajoy Pias

Ward Wins Democratic Senate Nomination by 142 Votes

Fifty years ago in 1907 Robert M. Ward clinched the Democratic primary nomination for the State Senate defeating Frank and Tavenner by 142 votes. The item notes Kate McVicar announcing the engagement of her niece Minnie M. Anderson to Frank Fobing of East Radford Virginia.

Robert M. Ward State Senate Democratc Frank & Tavenner Kate McVicar Minnie M. Anderson Frank Fo Bi Imp Fast Radford

Scott Named New Editor of Northern Virginia Daily

Donald W. Scott of Philadelphia will become editor of the Northern Virginia Daily in Strasboro on July 1, succeeding Jack Hamilton who resigned May 1. Scott has 28 months in the Army Air Forces and 20 years of newspaper experience including The Philadelphia Inquirer and the old Philadelphia Record. He and his wife Rita Andalores have three children.

Donald W. Scott Philadelphia Northern Virginia Scott Jack Hamilton News Leader Richmond Strasboro Arthur Davidson Hamilton Palmore Glen Nor Glenolden Old Philadelphia Record Philadlphia Inquirer Ght The Inquirer Rita Andalores Judith Donald William Harry Kevin

Ferry sinks off Korea coast after overloading

A ferry overloaded with 22 persons sank off the southwest tip of Korea. Seven people drowned and two are missing. Coast guard and rescuers search the area while authorities investigate the cause and safety compliance.

Seoul Korea

The Doctor Speaks On Animal Hibernation Helps Heart Surgery

Medical science seeks how hibernation works to aid cardiac operations. Hypothermia slows metabolism enabling two minute heart access during repair. Researchers note brown fat in hibernators and liver glycogen as energy sources for arousal.

Herman N. Bundesen Vld W. G. Bigelow University of Toronto Marilyn L. Zimny Loui- Signa State University Medical School

They Say and They Say: Combating Rumor and Gossip

A reflective piece argues against “They say” gossip as a tyrant. It urges speaking truth, exposing rumors, and confronting unnamed sources to stop harm. It warns that rumor mongers vanish when faced with facts.

How's Your I Q Based on a 100 Question Test

A 10 day IQ style quiz grades daily by score levels Memory Genius 9 10 correct Very Superior 7 8 correct Excellent 6 correct Good 4 correct Turn to Page 2 for answers. Questions include Aristotle octopus Cal v in Coolidge religion Chiang Kai-shek Tolstoy Napoleonic invasion crabs illusion delusion Lizzie Borden and the axe.

Tolstoy Russia Lissie Borden

Schedule for Mrs. Gilmore at Johnson-Williams High School

The June plan lists Administrative conferences and audit duties on June 17, June 18 covers school audit and cafeteria work, June 18-20 visits to prospective homemaking pupils, June 21 department work, and June 24-28 attendance at the Virginia statewide conference of Vocational Education Teachers at Virginia State College Petersburg. She also intends to attend Summer School at George Washington University Washington NC from June 1 to August 9.

N. C. Gilmore Johnson - Williams Virginia State College Petersburg

Mamie Eisenhower Cheers Seniors With Golden Pen League

Dr George W Crane notes Mamie Doud Eisenhower as a key member of the League of the Golden Pen who sends birthday greetings to people past 90. The story recounts 94 year old Eli Miller receiving a White House signed message on his birthday, inspiring church groups to join the nationwide goodwill effort.

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Grandpa Miller League of the Golden Pen George W. Crane White House Washington, D. C Wisconsin Pearl Mrs. Hisenhower Dr. Waugh

Federal Employee Security Program Summary Sparks Partisan Debate

A 12 member commission will issue recommendations on Eisenhower era security measures June 23. The Civil Service Commission shows 1953 to 1955 dismissals and resignations for security reasons, sparking claims the figures were manipulated and many left or were reassigned for nonsecurity reasons. The Supreme Court ruling in 1956 limited dismissals and forced changes, undermining the program’s reach and triggering ongoing DOJ reviews.

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