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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1957
Page
4
May 18 1947 issue notes a biblical verse Let both grow together amiss the harvest from Matthew 13 20 and lists newspaper staff and subscription details for Winchester Virginia edition. The page includes addresses for national representatives and press affiliation with the Associated Press.
Norfolk federal judge Walter Hoffman faced strong criticism from The Roanoke World-News for alleged judicial arrogance in integration cases. The paper cites prehearing statements, political leanings, and warns that the Brownell bill in Congress would remove jury trials in contempt cases, pressing for faster DOJ actions.
The Enterprise argues six of ten college attendees fail to graduate and cites a Dwight L. Arnold survey. It links weak high school English to college failure and urges stronger English mastery as essential for academic success and understanding American democracy and culture.
The article argues against moving civil rights cases from juries to federal judges. It cites Judge Hoffman's conduct and criticizes Brownell's proposal, warning that biased judging threatens a basic American right. The World News editorial backs impartial juries for justice.
A digest rounds up the most impactful editorials from forty newspapers arriving at the office. Critics weigh policy shifts, governance debates, and public concerns reflected in regional opinion pages. The selection emphasizes timely issues and stakeholdership across municipalities.
The Public Health Service reported 71 polio cases for the last week, up 31 from May 4, with totals for the 1957 season reaching 255 since April 1 and 783 for the calendar year. The paralytic to nonparalytic ratio near 1 to 1 and no clear regional rise were noted.
From the Files of the Star s Years Ago 1952 3 Mr and Mrs William Baker announce the birth of a daughter Miss Ella Lines and Richard McIntyre return from Korea visiting relatives Dr John McL Adams joins radiology practice at Winchester hospital Miss Mary Katherine Kern to graduate from Goucher college Spring vacation visitor Franklin Senger arrives Middletown to have more women on common council in June Warsaw riots disrupt Vistula Railway offices with casualties President Roosevelt and Archie depart Pine not Alpemarie County tobacconist Edward J Evans ill at home on North Main Street
The Chamber of Commerce reports the Eisenhower administration will exceed Truman taxes by early 1958, noting Truman collected more than all prior administrations through Roosevelt. The Washington Report cites totals: up to Roosevelt 244.1 billion dollars. Truman era surpassed that.
Belgrade officials say Belgrade will restudy the question of whether to accept heavy weapons from the United States after the State Department announced resumed shipments of jet planes tanks and other equipment. The move follows Yugoslavia’s brief rift with Moscow and hints at keeping distance from Soviet influence.
Threatening winds forced a third postponement of the atomic test explosion at the Nevada site. The shot was set for 5 a.m. and the organizers announced the delay, noting the test “will not be attempted before Sunday.”
Officials released a figure showing 373 billion dollars collected through June 30, 1958, with no clear signal yet on public reaction to the President's Tuesday speech advocating higher spending.
A physician lays out a thorough annual checkup to detect cancer early. It covers skin, mouth, lymph nodes, breasts and uterus exams, papillary review, abdominal and rectal checks, urine analysis, and X rays for bones, plus guidance on persistent indigestion and a catarrhal condition.
Two girls discuss Bible pictures and reveal truths about God and Jesus. The piece notes no man has seen God, Jesus reveals the Father, and belief should bring hope rather than discouragement as God draws near through Christ.
A daily quiz scoring outline lists performance tiers from Memory Genius to Good. It includes questions on history art religion science citrus crossbreeding and current politics, with brief prompts and a Thoreau quote as a concluding item.
In Osaka, Dr. A. B. Marti, director of tech, states the Navy plans to replace all combat ships with nuclear propulsion. The Natalius submarine’s performance spurred orders for 16 more atom operated vessels including an aircraft carrier and a cruiser.
Dr George Crane discusses an antique complex in churches and contrasts old ritual with open minded faith. A Hoosier instance shows younger members forming a larger button church then uniting with the legacy hook and eye group. He urges humility and progress in religious practice.
Senators Aiken and Young expect the Senate to reject a House move to end the soil bank by cutting funds for the acreage reserve. The House voted 192 to 187 to bar payments after this year, while the conservation reserve program remains funded. The acreage reserve aimed to cut surplus production as a four year trial.
London reports Lloyd may leave the post amid political pressure over Suez. Macmillan resists a dismissal while facing calls from both left and right to shift the cabinet. Lloyd appeared strained after a two day Suez debate as the government survived a confidence vote.
Martin spoke to about 100 delegates from Japan, the United States and Southeast Asia at the closing session of the conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy. The conference moved from Tokyo to Osaka and Nagoya for the final form. Merchant ship propulsion is one of the most economically promising applications of atomic energy. He outlined plans for the first Adriven commercial vessel.
The Mississippi River is described as the hub of business in the Old South. Merchants said if it could not be sold in big Mississippi cities it could be sold further down the river.
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