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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
4
The Daily Newspaper of the City of Winchester and the Counties of Frederick and Clarke issues daily by the editor H. F. Byrd Jr. The paper notes the large readership and announces the editor’s message with a biblical verse included.
An editorial discusses Guatemala as a battleground for liberty and anti communist influence. It argues freedom must be won the hard way, cites Russian revolutionary history and Archangel occupation, and warns that rebel success could inspire other oppressed peoples to resist.
The United States and Canada struggle to sell wheat under the world wheat agreement as prices drop to $1.75 a bushel and possibly $1.55. Demand wanes with Sweden, Denmark and Greece offering wheat for sale while U S quota sales lag. U S acreage may shrink further from last year’s proposed 55 million acres as the pact nears expiration.
Congress raised permissible planting to 66 million acres while the country cannot utilize or dispose of wheat from 50 million. The question facing the high plains region is what crop will replace wheat. A large scale shift in crop emphasis seems imminent for farmers.
Governor Stanley vows to use all legal means to preserve segregated schools in Virginia amid a rising public backlash against mixed schooling. The May 17 Supreme Court ruling sparked broad resistance from officials and citizens, with calls to maintain separate education and prepare for future action.
The piece argues that well meaning reformers allied with organized Communists to reshape Guatemala’s economy, but were drawn into a totalitarian path. A counter reaction has ignited a revolution, warning that surrounded by non Communist states Guatemala might have become a Soviet satellite.
An Oklahoma judge halted a tense lawyers’ wrangle in a murder case with the remark that the sole issue before the court was whether the deceased had went. The witty aside underscored courtroom tension and pointed to a focus on the crime’s outcome.
News of Other Years lists Misses Susan Custer Nancy Flick inger Brenda Murphy Susan Brown Aimee Gibson Gail Larson and Alice Bruce Harrison leaving for Camp Rim Rock in Yellow Springs W Va for the summer. Also noted are a quiet marriage of Deloris Bollinger and George Ridings and the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs George Poston.
A Washington assessment faults the Budget Bureau for policy reversals and poor advice under Budget Director Rowland Hughes. It cites the Hiss pension decision, AEC-TVA power plans, and the Texas City tin smelter as examples, noting White House repudiation and Johnson led reversal efforts.
A quiz style guide on scoring IQ with daily results and a page 2 answer key. Questions ask about historical authorship Jamestown a Swiss cottage Stirrup-cup duckpins Patton chantey area sizes blitzkrieg meaning.
The State Corporation Commission authorized Shenandoah Gas Co to issue 40 045 shares of common stock at par 1. The move supports a construction program to provide natural gas for part of Shenandoah Valley. Based in Lynchburg the firm organized in 249 to serve parts of Northern Virginia and eastern panhandle West Virginia. It has not yet built facilities and had previously issued 3 000 shares at 10 a share. those will be exchanged for 10 at 1 value. The company plans to issue up to 200 000 shares total.
Past 24 hours ending 7 am shows none. June rainfall to date 3.92 inches. 1954 total 16.84 inches. Average monthly rainfall (1912-1953) is 36.84 inches with monthly figures: January 2.51, February 1.96, March 2.92, April 3.14, May 3.92, June 3.88, July 3.70, August 3.76, September 2.69, October 3.16, November 2.61, December 2.51.
An early report introduces tetracycline as a new broad spectrum antibiotic with low toxicity. Used in 25 infants and children, it treated pneumonia respiratory infections stomach upsets diarrhea and gangrenous appendicitis when other drugs failed. Written for a 1964 King Features Syndicate audience with caution on medical supervision and X-ray exposure risks to pregnancy.
A compiled Q and A set covers topics from insects to earth age and Swiss Guards. Items include largest insects, Duluth Superior port activity, trench coat origins, earth age via atomic measurement, Cheops pronunciation, top funders to United Nations, Alaska Highway travel window, Swiss Guard oath date, wooden Indians, Sacred Harp Sings, adopted birth certificates, and a future solar eclipse path in 2151.
The Ginkgo survived mainly in the Orient since prehistoric times and has been cultivated since ancient times in China and Japan. It was grown in temple gardens and its fruit is eaten only on holy days.
A preacher compares human effort to a hand crank powered switchboard and urges reliance on God's power through Christ. He cites the Bible invitation to ask seek and knock as the solution to exhaustion from self supplied strength.
The fighter known as Kid Gavilan or Gerardo Gonzalez has boxed in the United States since 1946. He was born January 6, 1926, in Camaguey Cuba.
Cynthia and Roz shield Nora as a troubling letter reveals Alan married another woman. Nora sinks into shock and isolation while Cynthia considers contacting Walt or Alan’s mother for help. Norman calls from Washington offering support as Nora battles heartbreak and uncertainty.
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