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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
4
A devotional note cites Matthew 17 22 about the son of man betrayed and recalls Peter’s denial. It urges readers to reflect on betrayal among followers and the implications for faith today.
The piece argues federal aid is costly and wasteful, draining tax dollars through overhead and unsuitable regulations. It cites 1958 federal aid at 4.9 billion, 21 percent higher than 1957, and a 126 percent rise since 1952, urging local decision making and control. It links Seaway prospects to transportation costs and market access, and notes French senate votes showing De Gaulle support.
A digest curates the most interesting editorials from daily papers. It highlights varied opinions on public affairs and governance, reflecting regional voices and notable debates across the press.
The St. Lawrence Seaway finally opens to sea going ships after years of planning and negotiation. Analysts expect broad impacts on U S and Canadian regions as the waterway begins to stimulate trade and maritime activity. Initial expectations focus on regional economic effects and shifts in shipping patterns.
A meditation on how constant success in wealth status and activity can mask inner unhappiness. The text argues that those who seem most fortunate are often most unable to love themselves or others and may seek divorce as a result. It warns that being busy robs joy and living cannot be bought.
A Portland civic committee moves to plant 800 shade trees over 80 blocks as part of a move to create a carless pedestrian zone in the inner business district. The effort contrasts with broader downtown mall proposals in cities like Saint Paul Detroit Milwaukee and Fort Worth and notes shopper support versus merchant concerns.
Mrs Charles Schmidt was installed as president of Xi Beta of Beta Sigma Phi. Mr and Mrs John B Doggett of Baltimore visited Ms Mary R Buckner at her Amherst Street home.
In 1934 Troop E of the Third U S Cavalry based at Fort Myer under Capt L K Truscott arrived to escort Queen Shenandoah at the 11th Apple Blossom Festival. Guests at the Sprint home included Mrs A R Arnold and Mrs Charles Unseld of Wilson Pa.
Fifty years ago in Stephenson news the house and barn by John Jolliffe on his farm near Clearbrook were rapidly nearing completion with an attractive location. The Star reprints a Baltimore American quip about the baby prince of Spain serving as an army officer and possibly in the infantry.
Nixon plans to win independents by presenting himself as an issue driven economic conservative with a balanced budget focus yet avoiding the hard line on inflation. He emphasizes foreign policy credibility and civil rights moderateness while courting voters beyond Republicans.
Dr George W Crane discusses Tom T a hotel guest from Des Moines Iowa and a neighbor dispute to illustrate rising demands for damages. He cites insurance pressure and a 10000 settlement urge, urging a return to the Golden Rule to curb lawsuits and blackmail.
The writer laments how in the South a Black man is dragged down stairs and denied equal justice. He argues the blindfolded scale of justice must apply to all, else the South is shamed and liable to be accused of assault and rape. E C Fernandes, 143 Montague Ave.
Ludwig Klein aged 50, head of Austria's national news agency APA, died Saturday following an appendix operation.
Messmore Kendall, 87, of Palm Beach, a lawyer who shifted into theater, banking and mining, died Friday. He helped found oiling companies and Beach Bank & Trust Co and served as an executive at two New York book publishing houses.
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