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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
3
A Winchester newspaper page cites 11 Samuel 20 9 to contrast ancient beard grabbing with modern sarcasm and ridicule. It notes that Beards were a symbol of power and kinship and reflects on Christ teaching kindness to enemies. The item presents the verse and a moral takeaway.
An intensive study seeks ways to halt money driven influence in elections as Wisconsin passes a bill banning labor organizations from campaign contributions. The measure mirrors early 1900s reform against trusts and aims to curb concentrated economic power.
The piece notes American forecasting habits, warns against premature fears from rising sales and prices, and suggests oversight measures to restrain speculation. It concludes that the economy stands on a higher plateau with strong production and employment into 1955.
Henry Ford II announced Ford Motor Company will invest 625 million dollars in new plants and equipment over the next three years, adding to 1.7 billion already spent since the end of the war. Industry leaders cite competitive pressures driving heavier expansion and modernization across steel and oil sectors.
A consensus notes the Fed Board action lifting stock market requirements and a VA FHA housing credit tightening, not meant to halt the broader business uptrend.
The Crop Insurance Federation notes $345 million in premiums last year and aims for over $500 million next year as private fire and marine insurers grow interest. The government backs a large field with only 400000 of 5.3 million farmers insured. Private firms could expand role if terms remain favorable.
A digest of notable editorials selected from forty newspapers received at the office. Highlights present arguments on current events, policy debates, and key public concerns reflected by diverse editorial voices.
An opinion piece notes the difficulty of accepting new facts as ideas clash with personal belief. It argues knowledge arrives sooner than the mind believes and laments resistance to information that could alter views.
Robert Gentry Kendall, Handley high school student and son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kendall, earned a scholarship to the University of Richmond. Clarke County Eagles led by 11-4 over Strasburg in league play. Mrs. Robert Nagley elected president of the WSCS at Chestnut Grove church. Sgt. V. K. Sirbaugh returned to the United States and is at Battey General Hospital Rome GA after being wounded in the Belgian Bulge.
The U S Secret Service says it has disrupted a million-dollar counterfeit ring alleged to have operated in 28 states and Canada. Dr and Mrs Allen T Hawthorne headed to New York to sail for Germany. Miss Virginia Russell was elected president of the Junior Century club.
W. W. Glass presented honorary life membership cards to five surviving Elks Lodge charter members. The honorees were George B. Bushnell, A C. Boxwell, H. W. Noon, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick and H. B. Larrick. Pfc. Russell H. Dunlap returned to Seattle after visiting his mother in town.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Secretary Stimson demand a strict Britain vs America naval comparison under the London Naval Treaty. Harrisonburg led the Valley track meet with Handley High placing second. The House adopted the Cable resolution to award special navy medals for Rear Admiral Byrd and Antarctic expedition members in gold silver and bronze.
Fifty years ago 1905 A Moore Jr named to Mt. Vernon Board of Visitors by Governor Montague R T Barton appointed to Virginia Commission to Promote Uniformity in Legislation A marriage license issued to J W Shoop and Lucy E Martin daughter of George W Martin
Two Southern Democrats, Senator George of Georgia and Senator Byrd of Virginia, steer Eisenhower's legislative agenda through Congress. They head key committees, shield Ike from attacks, and shape defense, foreign aid, trade, and domestic finance measures while aiming for restrained farm and wage policies. George faces renomination amid Talmadge challenges tied to school desegregation, with potential campaign help from Eisenhower.
A reader notes a 10 day quiz with 100 questions and daily scores. High accuracy marks top levels like Memory Genius for nine or ten correct. Mid ranges show Very Superior Excellent Good. Page 2 promises the correct answers including questions on vocalization falsetto Eisenhower disarmament Pasteur geography and state sizes.
Present and past rainfall totals show 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am today with trace May rainfall. Cumulative May rain to date is .03 inches in 1955, with year to date at 9.20 inches and 42 year average at 36.94 inches. Monthly averages for 1912-1954 listed by month.
The mass inoculation of 9 000 000 school children with the Salk vaccine will be supervised by trained physicians with local health officers leading in communities. In Chicago a dedicated team will oversee clinics where doctors, nurses, and volunteers vaccinate at least 50 children per hour. Clinics are to be set up in schools with observation and emergency rooms nearby to handle reactions.
Mr Sam on Capitol Hill is a common reference for a key figure in Washington. The founder of Boys Town in eastern Nebraska established a pioneering home for homeless and abandoned boys. Marie Antoinette was married to Louis XVI of France.
The excerpt suggests a devotional tone exploring the balance of good and evil in life and the potential within daily choices. It implies a sermonistic reflection intended to guide personal strength and moral resolve.
For best flavor ham and pork should be sliced thin up to about 1 8 in. Slices of beef, lamb, and veal can be thicker. With the exception of steak, all meats should be carved across the grain.
Landon McCrae returns to Windermere to care for her sister Maggie and her family. A night of emotional strain with Eric, Maggie’s husband, awakens a dangerous undercurrent of desire and guilt in Landon, leaving her to confront a forbidden attraction and its fallout.
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