Winchester Star June 22 1936 front page note
The Winchester Evening Star issue dated Friday June 22 1936 is circulated to a population exceeding forty thousand. Editor HF BYRD JR presides over editorial content and subscription details.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
4
Williams asks for DC school integration statistics
Congressman John Bell Williams seeks data from Washington Superintendent Corning on the percentage of school failures by race in the two years of district integration. The Board of Education split on furnishing the figures, with Negro members opposing and white members supporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bell Williams
Mississippi
Washington
Corning
District of Columbia
North Korean Build-Up Raises UN Truce Observer Fallout
The United Nations withdrawal of its truce observers signals a North Korean arms build-up. Observers acknowledge violations of truce terms from the start, while South Korea leader Rhee’s warnings drew little notice. Most expect no repeat of a June 1950 invasion, though fear a renewed drive may be possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Rhee
South Korea
Editorial Digest From Forty Newspapers
Below we publish the most interesting editorials culled from forty papers arriving daily at this office. The selections reflect diverse opinions on current events and policy debates.
Supreme Court limits broad firing power over security risks
The Supreme Court ruled six to three that the President cannot extend a 1950 law to all federal employees. The decision narrows government security power despite claims of national defense. Eisenhower urged complete loyalty to the Constitution for all workers to preserve public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Eisenhower
Red Chinese military build-up alarms U.S. planners
U.S. commanders report Communist forces have expanded ground strength from 12 to 22 divisions, increased air bases from 2 to 30, and flown in as many as 500 combat planes, including 433 jets. The buildup comes despite strict armistice terms, prompting concerns of renewed hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalu River
U.S
Notable Local Happenings From 1955 Highlights
The Walters celebrate 25th anniversary in Welltown as Mr. and Mrs. E B Taylor hosted by their four children. Other items note Secretary of the Army change pending congressional approval, Winchester stores’ 50th anniversary, Lion of the Year honor, Virginia Welcome Wagon activities, a UVA medical degree, a deadly Dallas hotel explosion aftermath, Girl Scout training in Pleasantville, South America travel plans, VFW encampment, a coal mine strike clash near Pittsburgh, and various local recognitions and patents including a mail box signal invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Taylor
Taylors
Welltown
Taylor
Mae Glass Baker
Robert T. Stevens
Army
Wilbur M. Brucker
Congress
Eisenhower
H. C. Sheetz and Son
Winchester
Paul E. Anderson
Winchester Lions Club
W. F. Barry
Roanoke
Virginia
William Pifer
University of Virginia Medical School
Faint Glow of Possible Tax Cut On Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill eyes a possible tax cut with a narrow margin for passage. Democrats push relief for low income brackets while Republicans in doubtful districts seek political reinforcement ahead of the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hill
Washington
Paul M. Butler
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
Memory Quiz 10 Day Challenge Questions
A list of 10 trivia prompts covering geography science language and history. Questions include Buda's country, ship port light colors, earth’s obscurity phenomenon, condiments, melting snow, Eureka translation, Black Ape origin, sunrises versus moonrises, Ragamofin root word, ear insertion of ears in response to language, and a note about Japan's population density.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda
Earth
Nature
Celebes
Past and June Rainfall Totals From Local Report
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 am today is none. June rainfall to date is 1.06 inches. Year-to-date rainfall for 1956 stands at 15.42 inches. Average annual rainfall over 43 years from 1912 to 1955 is 3.95 inches. Monthly averages by month: January 2.45, February 1.95, March 2.98, April 3.10, May 3.90, June 2.90, July 3.69, August 3.99, September 2.65, October 3.22, November 3.57, December 2.46.
Heavy lifting tips to protect the back in home tasks
A health advisory explains how to avoid back injuries during chores like mowing and lifting. It outlines four rules for a straight back, ankle-led movement, leg power, and pushing from the ground, plus safe methods for lifting from the ground or a platform.
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