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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1955
Page
4
The editor reflects on record steel production and high capacity utilization. He notes that last week set the steelmaking record, with capacity rising to about 125 million tons and potential plans to add 70 million tons over the next two decades.
The Star regrets General Matthew B. Ridgway retirement as Army Chief of Staff. He guided operations after MacArthur’s removal and then succeeded Eisenhower as chief. Though at odds over army cuts, President Eisenhower favors broader military budgeting. The Star salutes Ridgway’s long, exemplary service in key roles and offers best wishes for his future.
Production indicators show the U S steel industry operating at 96.5 percent capacity last week, evidencing a strong rebound from the prior year’s softer activity. The figures reflect an overall improvement in manufacturing pace and demand across the sector.
Senate action, led by Sen. Byrd as Finance Committee chair, approved the foreign trade bill 75 to 13. The measure extends the reciprocal trade act for three years from June 12 and authorizes up to three 5 percent tariff cuts, signaling bipartisan shift toward lower trade barriers to boost world commerce and reduce tariff subsidies.
One year ago in 1954 Randolph Larrick was named president of the local VPI alumni association. Mrs John Rice hosted the Lord Fairfax Garden club meeting on Stonewall Avenue. Edward and Mrs. Smith celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on North Loudoun Street. Dowell J Howard was appointed by the Virginia governor as Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr and Mrs Loring W Foster announced the birth of a daughter. Mrs Foster was formerly Miss Ruby Baker. Mrs Walter H Bosserman Sr spoke at the Little Garden Club meeting. Frank L Barrett graduated and was commissioned at the Naval Air Training Base in Corpus Christi Texas.
Sgt. Arthur N. Shane and Mrs. Shane visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shane for several days while on leave from Sgt. Shane’s post in Florida. Set. Thomas W. Massie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Massie, served in the guard of honor from the 130th Infantry at the flag raising in Baguio. Pley¢ Leslie Barrett, son of Mr. and Mrs.
The Capitol announces Greta Garbo in her first talking picture Anna Christie with Charles Bickford and Marie Dressler. Dr Ralph Snapp elected president of the Virginia State Dental Association. Eugene Rio inaugurated as temporary president of Haiti with Hoover commission report, amid smooth ceremony. Mr and Mrs Alexander Barrie guests of Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd at Amherst street home after years in California.
60 YEARS AGO 1905 Mr J N Link and son found an old horn spoke under a log. Nan Patterson, the New York chorus girl tried three times for Caesar Young's murder, had been freed. Mr and Mrs William Duval of New York were guests of Mr and Shirley Carter at their Water home.
Elizabeth Gray Vining portrays 1777 exile of Quakers from Pennsylvania to Winchester amid the Revolution. Caleb Middleton and 17 Friends resist loyalty oaths, endure jail at the Golden Buck and frontier life while maintaining conscience and integrity. Local figures Isaac Zane and others anchor the tale with precise place names and historical ties.
A 100 question daily quiz rates scores from 9 or 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 or fewer as Good. Includes questions on German verboten, Fahrenheit thermometer, U S presidents, government bonds, $50 bill portrait, biblical Cain, Matterhorn, gallows slang, Chopin nationality, Virgin Islands purchase, largest hailstones, and a 1928 Nebraska hailstone weighing 1 lb with sworn notarized testimony.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am at 1.46 inches. May rainfall to date 1.50 inches. 1955 rainfall to date 10.67 inches. 42 year average monthly totals are listed as January 2.50, February 1.94, March 2.95, April 3.11, May 3.92, June 3.89, July 3.73, August 3.82, September 2.66, October 3.24, November 2.59, December 2.51 inches.
A 1955 explanation outlines safety checks for the Salk polio vaccine. It describes formaldehyde inactivating the virus, monkey CNS and muscle testing, cell culture and animal tests, and final NIH and Laboratory of Biologics Control screenings to prevent unsafe lots from release. It emphasizes rigorous safeguards to protect children.
The article notes a backgammon win achieved after the opponent removed several checkers, highlighting a turn where strategic play shifted the match toward victory.
Landon battles jealousy as Kay Ireland grows closer to Eric and Rowena, while the two share moments that spark Landon’s anger. Kay consoles Rowena and shows professional warmth with Eric, leaving Landon resentful and wary of their bond. The stormy night intensifies tension as Landon contemplates apologizing.
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