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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1957
Page
4
Period reports a gentle expansion plan while presidential advisers say collision danger in the air would drop to one tenth of present levels. The remarks imply tighter control of airspace without broadening aircraft zones.
The 30th annual Apple Blossom Festival showcases Winchester's teamwork and broad public support. Hundreds of volunteers contributed months of effort, delivering a professional, widely publicized event.
President's experts finish a plan to reduce aerial jams and collisions by routing high altitude traffic, enforcing positive control above 12 000 feet, and expanding automation. Visual flight rules stay for private low altitude flights. Annual research costs run 35 to 40 million dollars with tens of millions more to implement. New York airports now handle 140 controlled takeoffs and landings per hour, potential rise to 842 under the plan.
Former diplomat Sprinulle Braden argues that the 55 billion dollars spent on foreign aid resembles gifting or destroying the value of the 13 largest U.S. cities. He cites New York Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles Detroit Baltimore Cleveland St Louis Washington San Francisco Boston Houston and Pittsburgh and claims the sum equals their assessed property value.
Senate committee counsel Robert Kennedy says Beck could be proved to have stolen 320000 in the Teamsters probe. The remark sheds light on the panel's views on protecting union funds and potential auditing requirements under the Taft Hartley Act.
Editorial digest compiles select comments from four dozen papers arriving daily. It highlights opinions on policy governance and social issues, offering a panorama of editorial perspectives.
A verse encouraging DIY home improvements from painting to tiling and repairs, followed by a humorous twist about butchering a cow for savings before a hospital stay, attributed to Marilyn R. Warner.
Star Hal Boyle notes Apple Blossom Festival charm as orchards bloom. Nine western railroads seek a ten percent fare increase approval. Winchester officer John Wert resigns to become Clarke County Game Warden. Handley library hosts festival events. Dr. Ralph Snapp resigns as Democratic Executive Committee secretary for professional duties. Mr and Mrs Harry St George Tucker visit Lexington guests of Dr and Mrs Hunter McGuire.
J Edgar Hoover testified to a House sub committee that communists have penetrated every field of activity in this country. Twenty infants died since March 1 in an outbreak of gastroenteritis at Allentown Pennsylvania. Miss Betty Mansell attended a festival with Mr and Mrs L P Hempfield of Greensburg Pennsylvania.
Reel apple blossoms gathered from the yard of C Vernon Eddy librarian were used to decorate the scene. The item highlights a personal touch by the librarian in home decor or event styling with garden blooms.
The Canton disaster reports hundreds killed in a massive gunpowder explosion. Fifteen buildings are described as completely destroyed. The Martinsburg Evening Journal debuted May 1 in Martinsburg, praising its start amid local enthusiasm. It is led by H. F. Byrd and Fred W. Calvert, once a Winchester youth and hotel clerk in Norfolk.
Anthony Rossi immigrated from Sicily in 1923 with little money and, through risk taking and faith, built a Florida citrus empire valued at $25 million by 1957. He shipped juice nationwide via trucks and ships, pioneered chilled orange juice, and ran a fleet of 150 trucks. He credits God guiding his decisions and aims to use power to help weaker nations.
Dr Bundesen explains household electrical dangers and burns. He notes 110 volt household current, AC more dangerous than DC, and that susceptibility varies by age health and skin. Symptoms include anxiety headaches memory problems insomnia and possible personality changes. Recovery can be months delayed and burns may worsen blood vessels. A Q A touches appetite loss with advice for thorough evaluation before treatment.
The 167th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Martinsburg seeks unmarried men aged 19 to 26 with high school completion or equivalent. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with naturalized status acceptable. Training spans 16 months to commission, with a three year local service requirement on weekends. Contact Master Sergeant Timberlake at Martinsburg Municipal Airport, phone 3700.
Jesus warned that riches hinder entry to heaven yet praised stewardship. Wealth can bless or ruin character, and money tests moral fiber more than any other factor. A steward administers God given resources for His glory, with both rich and poor capable of virtue or vice.
A nostalgic quiz presents ten questions on history science and language. Topics cover Wall Street events, cabbage soaking, Solomon’s altar metal, Fulbright’s state, Bagdad’s country, tomato vitamin content, D T S disease, metronome purpose, correct form of phrase one word, and the proper sense of that fellow’s idea.
The article explains why the theatre box office retains its name though it no longer only sells reserved box seats. It notes the term origins and how the booth became the ticketing point for performances. It emphasizes the historical link between box seats and the box office function.
Dr. George W. Crane describes Rev. Joseph J. who felt a 20 year failure in the pulpit. The plan urges abandoning old formulas and writing sermons from parishioner contact. Joseph improves after adopting comic strip references and new public speaking methods, with rising attendance and salary.
Lawmakers from both parties report strong taxpayer pressure for budget cuts. Senate leaders Knowland and Johnson say public demand for retrenchment is unprecedented, urging deep reductions to curb the Eisenhower era spending surge. The piece contrasts peacetime budgets with Roosevelt and Truman eras, noting civil expenditures rose sharply under Eisenhower despite a booming economy.
Rear Adm. John J. Bergen was elected president of the Navy League at its annual convention held yesterday as the ailing World War I fleet chief Admiral Nimitz spoke by reading. Nimitz said submarines will play an increasingly prominent role and cited their ability to evade and strike with guided missiles and mic propulsion.
A San Diego girl looking for a sailor friend near the waterfront mistook a Kefauver crewman for her target. She was actually trying to locate a member of the USS Estes rather than the Kefauver.
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