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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
4
A fragment from the Winchester Evening Star dated June 19, 1959 notes postal matters and exclusive republication rights from The Associated Press. The text references a biblical quotation and a note about the Lord speaking in a low voice to confidential friends.
A critique of changing expert claims in medicine and sociology notes how once accepted ideas about arthritis stress ulcers and criminality are re-evaluated. Lady Wooten’s England study challenges links between crime and broken homes and questions blaming individuals for societal ills. Franklin’s quip about punishment ends with a warning about excuses.
The meditation confronts human fallibility and sin, noting that everybody errs and harms the image of God in us. It admits limits and humility while affirming a remnant of the divine in humanity, suggesting nobility and sacrifice emerge in tight moments despite universal flaws.
An Empire News piece notes English and other nationalities travel in Europe with a mix of behavior. It cites scandalous English girls in Italy and Portugal and British women on the French Riviera, while acknowledging boorish tourists exist in every nation.
A digest of editorials from about 40 daily newspapers submitted to the office. Readers get a snapshot of prevailing opinions on politics economy and social issues. The selections reflect diverse viewpoints and editorial stances across regions.
The piece analyzes a Senate clash led by Johnson over Proxmire and Gore on high interest rates. It notes the Democratic majority voted to meet market rates for GI housing despite calls to lower rates, arguing fiat reductions would deter lending and hurt housing.
The Star Files notes Ten Years Ago 1949 reports flood harm to Shenandoah roads and bridges totaling 253000. Pfc. Lewis M. Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Ray Fletcher White Post served with the 27th Infantry Regt stationed at Samo Sakai Japan.
25 years ago Governor William Langer and four associates were convicted of obstructing an act of Congress by compelling federal relief workers to fund a party newspaper. The text also notes Mr and Mrs Claude Cammer hosting Miss June Martindale of Washington.
Fifty years ago Miss A V eee oie at Winchester Dry Goods Store Rebin values. Gray Pulliam son of P R Pulliam Berryville married in Washington to Miss Laura Talks. Logan Fay and W Nelson Page traveled to Richmond to enter singles and doubles at the Hermitage Club grounds tennis tournament.
A 1903 Winchester baseball team photo shows front row from left Tom Cantrell Sike Curley Brown unknown Mr Fieser unknown and Jack Shiner. Back row Kennedy Dick Woodward Buster Brown Sandy Baker Joe Dugan. Rear Hunter Kern Mr Vermilion Harold Sheetz. Photo sent to the Star by Mrs Thom as M Barr of Greensboro NC.
Editorial argues the Supreme Court has at last yielded to criticism from lawyers and Congress by clarifying rulings on state sedition laws and congressional investigations. It notes remands to state courts on Virginia registration laws and barratry and urges passage of the Smith Bill to curb state law destruction.
In Washington Associated Press analysis James Marlow notes Western powers have made major concessions to the Soviet Union during six weeks of Geneva talks over West Berlin. The Allies seek guarantees of access and supply routes while avoiding recognition of East German control and permanent occupation.
A dated quiz about state Everglades, 13th Amendment ban, Adam and Eve eldest son, Sleepy Hollow schoolmaster, temperity synonym, onion type, carrot vitamin preservation, famous line kiss incident, West Germany foreign ministry, latest U S Constitution amendment 22nd subject.
The State Corporation Commission reviews a 2 percent intrastate rail freight rate hike petition from all Virginia railroads. The proposal mirrors Interstate Commerce Commission levels with 65 exemptions including coal coffee paper sugar and cigarettes. Southern territory lines add 49 more items such as building materials and feed.
Richmond Virginia reports that the average load of new cases in Virginia courts of record rose to a new high of 78 in 1958. Hubert D Bennett executive secretary of the State Supreme Court of Appeals stated that higher courts began about 4 000 more cases than in 1957 while overall localities did not suffer serious docket congestion.
It is customary but not obligatory to give a wedding gift to a customer's daughter. The decision depends on your relationship with the customer and whether giving a present could be beneficial for business.
The text reflects Allied demand for Moscow to accept staying power in Berlin until Germany is unified while Soviets weigh replies to public opinion views of concessions. It hints at a potential indefinite stay or new agreement and the pressure on both sides amid postwar tensions.
Dr. George W. Crane argues that many dentists and morticians were steered toward their fields in early teens or grade school. He says parents can influence children by “selling” preferred professions and notes ego-boosting praise shapes choices, urging readers to request his Tests for Good Parents with a small fee.
Dr Bundesen summarizes Dr Johnson on child stuttering blaming parents in some cases. Early speech milestones by age three reduce risk. Parents and teachers should avoid adult standards and encourage talking without pressuring or reattempting sentences. If articulation is severely incorrect, see a doctor or speech specialist. Also Q A notes unlikely but possible premature labor from severe coughing in pregnancy.
A brief reference lists often misspelled terms contiguously with correct spellings. It highlights contagious versus contagiOus confusion and clarifies usage for adjacent or touching contexts.
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