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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1954
Page
6
Massachusetts General Hospital surgeon Dr Otto Aufranc examined Arthur Godfrey in New York and said he is not entirely satisfied with the way the entertainer walks. He noted progress in some muscles and ordered two weeks of targeted exercises before further plans.
A vintage ad promotes Lanolin Plus Liquid as a nightly cleanser and moisturizer to prevent premature crow's feet. It promises dryness relief and quicker fading of fine wrinkles with daily drops and powder base use, claiming a visible difference by tomorrow morning for one dollar plus tax.
The Royal Commission on Espionage heard that two members of Parliament and possibly three are named as unwittingly providing information to Soviet agents. The witness said one Liberal Country coalition member and one Labor opposition member were mentioned but names and details were not disclosed. Government employees reportedly passed documents to Soviet MVD agents.
Howard Swiggett’s The Power and the Prize follows three Americans in London plotting a lucrative deal for Chatwell. A romance with Rachel Linka unfolds as business advances, while moral themes on prejudice and trade echo through a brisk, accessible critique of a changing world.
Hal Boyle reflects on a single Kansas City block to show how a street mirrors joys and sins of humanity across generations. He recalls homes of families, tragedies, marriages, and a mix of virtue and vice, noting how the neighborhood holds memories of countless lives.
An essay contrasts heredity and environment noting both influence life outcomes. It cites the Jukes and Jonathan Edwards to illustrate hereditary impact and argues personal effort can overcome heredity, while ultimate destiny rests with God.
LAS VEGAS Nev This gambling city is preparing to catch cheaters by electronics The Sands casino inaugurated last night a closed circuit with 10 cameras showing only players hands and dealers from Jake Freedman president of the hotel corporation can watch all 10 tables at once in his office The system reports any untoward activity to pit bosses while not identifying players
A baby arrived en route to a hospital Monday in St. Louis as the 160th delivery credited to Leroy Coulter in his 11 years as a city ambulance driver.
London report quotes Dr. Everts A. Graham of Washington University stating separate UK and US studies show a definite link between excessive smoking and lung cancer. He notes lung cancer occurs five to six times more in men, discusses cigarette use patterns, and says petroleum products in garages and oil fields do not raise lung cancer incidence.
The Winchester Evening Star launches a new historical sketches series by Glenn Curtiss Smith associate professor at Madison College Harrisonburg. The first article on Early Valley Indians runs on page 4 with focus on Virginia life in the Valley.
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