This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1958
Page
4
Local newspaper announces subscription options and prices for mail and carrier delivery. Rates shown include annual, semiannual, and monthly payments with separate figures for in-state, out-of-state, and carrier service, reflecting standard circulation practice of the era.
The article reviews successive renewals of the tariff reciprocity act from 1934 to 1955, noting a five year renewal proposal as unprecedented. It details peril-points, the escape clause, quota powers, and how party control influenced revisions, highlighting Commerce Department data prompting congressional interest in foreign trade.
The article notes a record low number of forest fires and reduced acre destruction for last year, yet 83,392 fires still ruined 3.5 million acres. It contrasts with 1956 figures of 143,000 fires destroying 6.5 million acres and a decade earlier with 200,000 fires and 23.2 million acres burned.
The report notes an overall drop in fires across types despite rising eastern counts. Lightning caused seven percent of fires in 1957 while debris burning, arson, and smokers accounted for 19, 18, and 16 percent respectively. Public protection and Smokey Bear campaigns credited for reductions.
A digest reviews the most engaging editorials gathered from forty newspapers arriving daily. It samples varied opinions, trends, and critiques spanning politics policy and society, presenting concise reflections for readers.
The piece reports on Sherman Adams of the White House being urged to explain over $1,600 in hotel charges paid by Bernard Goldfine. It notes concerns about possible influence and prior associations, including Adams past communications with a California lawyer, and stresses the delicacy of his chief of staff role and the need to avoid appearances of favors.
From the Files of The Star Julius and Ethel Rosenberger, atomic spies, had gone quietly to the electric chair in Sing Sing Prison. Philip W. Solenberger, son of Mrs. Howard Solenberger, had graduated from the University of Maine. Ph. William Delano Brannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Brannon, was on leave after completing Marine basic training at Paris Island, S.C., ed by Thomas F. Timberlake. Miss Mary McQuay, who had been attending Heidelberg College, had returned to Winchester to spend the summer with her father. Mrs. A. J. Novick and son, Marshall, had returned from graduation exercises at Lafayette College at which her brother, Henry Cohen, received the degree of bachelor of science.
Ten years ago 1948 Mr. and Mrs. David A. Jenkins announced the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Jenkins was formerly Miss Francis Chapman. Mrs. Elwood Tomblin and Mrs. Donald Dailey entertained in honor of Mrs. Harold W. Covert. St. Mary's Guild held its regular greeting at the home of Mrs. John M. Breck Jr.
Twenty five years ago, 1933, Mrs Blanche Shoop accepted a position at the Leader Store, which was operated by a local merchant. Her appointment marked a notable staffing change in the community retail scene.
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Baetjer sail on the Princess Irene to Naples, Italy, remaining until the end of September. Dr. Baetjer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baetjer of the city, with many local friends. Clarke County natives James N. Galloway and William H. Gaver graduate with high honors from Randolph-Macon College. Ray Robinson of Clarke County graduates from Washington and Lee University.
Washington officials and top economists warn that rising deficits threaten a new inflationary cycle. A swollen national debt, heavier borrowing, and credit expansion could lift prices, push interest rates higher, and erode the dollar, with little prospect for near term budget balance.
The name Tom Thumb derives from a folk myth and was adopted by P T Barnum for Charles Stratton, a famed 40 inch tall performer who weighed 70 pounds. He lived 45 years and helped popularize the diminutive persona.
Earl L. Douglas discusses religious duty and hypocrisy. He contrasts saved and unsaved lives, arguing the saved are fighters who continually struggle with sin and strive to be better, questioning whether God will judge by effort rather than perfection.
A compact quiz feature lists 10 questions on memory and general knowledge with answers to items such as insect study branch entomology, the three musketeers names, a presidential quote on not swapping horses, Ceylon beverage plant, insect aversion, blackberry ripening, DC electoral votes, WWII journalist who wrote Here Is Your War, Jefferson before Adams, seasons mapping Argentina to summer, and juror eligibility by state with specified percentages and notes.
Dr. George W. Crane argues true parenthood is spiritual rather than blood tied. Marilyn should foster or adopt children, guiding them with love rather than seeking biological offspring, and find happiness through voluntary care and mentorship.
A physician explains that alcohol harms or helps based on use not nature. He describes absorption, the brain as a depressant, and how mood, tolerance, and eating affect impact. The piece warns against using alcohol as a crutch and notes variability in impairment thresholds.
TV producer Robert Herridge plans a Broadway staging of The Sign of Jonah by Rev Tuenter Guenter Rut enborn. The play, praised after last year’s Union Theological Seminary showing, centers on a Lutheran minister in the Soviet zone of Germany and targets a fall presentation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.