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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1956
Page
3
The passage cites John 19 25 and reflects on Mary and her sister standing by the cross as Jesus moves toward Jerusalem. It notes the cross as a jeweled object of devotion worldwide and references warnings from his mother and sisters about the journey.
Commerce Secretary Sinclair Weeks announces the United States frees more than 700 peaceful products for shipment to Russia and its European satellites in a second relaxation since the Geneva Conference. Washington bets against imminent war while Russians may reallocate freed items to wartime needs.
The Headline Writers Association quadrennial report notes no president candidate matches Taft for brevity. It prizes short last names and considers Ike acceptable while rating Nixon, Lausche, Kefauver, Knowland, Harriman, Stevenson, and Symington by letter count.
A concise roundup compiling the most engaging editorials from daily submissions. It highlights diverse viewpoints and debated topics across multiple newspapers, offering readers a snapshot of current public discourse and editorial stances.
An editorial from the Virginia Farm Bureau News argues the 1954 Farm Act remains in effect and that farmers will still have a program this year. It warns price depressions from surpluses, stresses demand and supply basics, and favors moving agriculture forward with fair prices and practical policy.
The document notes the 28 year average of U S Presidents at about 73 and identifies the HWA report as signed by I I Kit president and J J Ig secretary.
Senator Mansfield argues for larger embassy budgets noting VIPs including legislators and families travel abroad in large numbers. The Paris embassy recently staffed a full time VIP office after more than 2,000 officials visited in 1955 and over 900 private guests. Embassies escort travelers from airport to hotel and arrange meetings before onward trips.
The ten year Allied occupation of West Germany ended at noon, creating a sovereign West German Republic allied with the free world. The report notes the new government and calls for continuity with postwar stability.
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester draws 100000 plus over three days. Queen Mimi MacArthur, famed guests like Bert Parks and Cyd Charisse headline, with a 2000-strong school pageant and a grand Handley High venue spectacle drawing vast crowds. The parade, coronation, and a three-part pageant mark a long local tradition started in 1924 with key figures including Laura Mimi MacArthur and Lord Mayor of London officiating.
In a Detroit divorce suit, Barbara Clark alleges her husband Walter used Judo on guests, not her, throwing visitors to the floor and driving friends away.
Weather summary shows past 24 hours ending 8 30 am with no rain and May totals. Historic data cover 1912 to 1955 averaging 36 95 inches annually. Monthly averages listed: January 2 45 February 1 95 March 2 98 April 3 10 May 3 90 June 3 90 July 3 69 August 3 99 September 2 65 October 3 22 November 2 57 December 2 46.
A feature discusses aspirin's widespread use and the mystery of its mechanism. Researchers at universities employ radioactive tagging to trace aspirin in animals while exploring how it relieves fever and pain without altering normal temperature.
A quirky test prompts readers to score daily on 100 questions across topics like oddities Bible science and history. It asks if Saint Blaise was martyred in 316 whether 1930 saw car ownership in the U S double or triple and whether idiotes means a human without reason, among others.
An ancient Egyptian origin phrase is linked to court trials held in darkness to prevent the judge from showing pity toward a notably handsome defendant.
A dense evening line up lists shows from 5:00 to 11:15 including News, Talk, Variety, and Movies. Notable entries feature Perry Como, Texaco Theater with Orson Welles, The Eve Movie Once a Thief, Lawrence Welk Show, Beat the Clock, and Stage Show Dorsey Brothers along with sports and local programs.
A detailed day’s timetable lists numerous programs across hours from 12:30 to 12:00. Featured shows include American Forum Frontiers Faith Our World in Space Youth Wants to Know Dr Spock Zoo Parade Hallmark Hall of Fame News Roundup Meet the Press Roy Rogers It’s A Great Life Frontier Comedy Hour TV Playhouse Loretta Young Bowling Champions News Sports Movie Looney Tunes Movie Dance Studio Faith for Today This Is the Life Hand to Heaven Politics Georgetown U Forum N Y Times Youth Forum Movie Politics The Pendulum Secret Files U S A Uncommon Valor Senators Featurama This Is the Story Japan Hour The Christophers This We Believe Big Picture Celebrity Parade Drew Pearson All Star Theater Movie College Press Conference Super Circus Science Fiction Theater Dr Hudson’s Journal You Asked For It Famous Film Festival Amateur Hour Follow That Man Weather Sports Movie Police Call Wild Bill Hickok Patti Page Life with Father Face the Nation Telephone Time You Are There Lassie Jack Benny Ed Sullivan G E Theater Alfred Hitchcock $64 000 Challenge What’s My Line Sports City Side China Smith.
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