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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1957
Page
4
The article notes Treasury Secretary George Humphrey backs repealing the war era tax write-off allowed to many industries. It argues the policy favored by power companies and other groups is no longer needed and harms broad tax relief for the general public.
A fragmentary notice hints at an anniversary event and a crowded region in Migale East near Mindgy. The readable parts describe a tense, perplexing situation with a crowded zone between two towns and a question of timing or attendance.
Suffering from the first permanent English settlers in America were commemorated in services held in the Little Church at Jamestown. The observance marked the enduring legacy of the pioneers and connected modern worship with early colonial history.
The Star notes 176,682 people attended the Apple Blossom Festival held last week. Clarke Orange Campbell Craig Allegheny and Patrick counties publicly endorsed former Governor Harry F. Byrd for the presidential nomination. Mr and Mrs Bred Crisman hosted Mrs Davie H Patterson of San Francisco California as house guests.
Capt Philip B My Walkers of the US Army spent several days at Mansfield the home of his mother Mrs John G Walker. German Baptists from Rockingham Shenandoah and other Valley counties pass Winchester en route to Los Angeles for the annual church conference. J Devrish the noted Hagerstown baseball player has joined Winchester for a season and will move to Whitchester to play second base.
Peter Wolrd of King Korn Premium Stamp Co introduces a weekly 30 minute session at 2:30 each Monday in Chicago HQ where 100 employees discuss faiths led by clergy from Protestant Catholic and Jewish backgrounds. The aim is mutual understanding, reduced prejudice, and smoother cooperation. Productivity rises as atmosphere improves and workers treat each other as family rather than hierarchy.
In the Pacific 170 miles southwest of Honolulu the submarine Bream rescued 10 men from a raft after a Navy P2V patrol plane ditched during routine operations from Barbers Point. The crew were all uninjured and in good condition according to the submarine radio. An engine fire caused the aircraft to crash.
In San Diego California the Convention and Tourist Bureau received a letter from Oklahoma asking to be sent the bureau’s information. The note reads Please send me your tourist bureau.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen notes summer colds affect millions May to September. Advice includes staying healthy, balanced meals, avoid rapid cooling, bedtime by daylight, heat helps treat colds, hot baths, avoid steam if leaving home, bed rest, and see a doctor for fever. Also warns smoking irritates nasal membranes and examines candy craving for possible diabetes or hypoglycemia.
A church needed Sunday school space and a consultant showed how a twenty foot high auditorium could be remodeled into two stories of new classrooms. Many problems are self made but can be solved with willpower and common sense plus outside help. The best Helper is the Lord.
A puzzle style quiz presents ten questions on memory, history, and language. Sample items include Edwin Booth at 16, Dempsey’s title win, Rehoboam’s faith, SOS signals, an author’s life story, WWII Finland wars, three government branches, Marshall’s successor, usage of regards, and a Rablais line about catching robbers.
The term jeep traces to General Purpose vehicle initials G P pronounced as jeep, the origin of the army car nickname.
Dr. Crane argues personality develops from birth order not genetics. Firstborn tends to be introverted and conscientious while second children, like the Prodigal Son, often become glib talkers and socially adept. Environment shifts after a new baby, shaping traits and sales potential. seek further advice via his booklet.
President Eisenhower prepares two national broadcasts to rally public support for his nearly 72 billion dollar peacetime budget. He bets on public pressure to push Congress, as lawmakers threaten sharp cuts and fight his education and civil rights programs.
Seven U. S. airmen survived a belly landing of a KC97 tanker in rough Atlantic waters about 200 miles off the Azores. They reached a rubber raft in good condition with one head injury and were picked up by the Norwegian tanker Sandefjord and steered toward Gibraltar.
In Houghton Michigan a couple Mr. and Mrs. Uno Warjakka of Lac La Belle keep a pet deer named Paddy. The deer drank beer and chewed tobacco but tobacco was cut off. He is allowed beer along with milk and sugar.
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