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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1959
Page
4
Daily proverb from Proverbs 4 7 promotes wisdom as the principal thing. The page notes quotes wisdom and understanding as paths to obtain other desires, reflecting the issue's period tone and editorial voice.
A editorial argues against repealing the 22nd Amendment and extending presidential terms. It cites Washington’s unwritten rule, cites Truman and Eisenhower views, and warns that removing term limits could foster perpetual power. It notes Jefferson’s warning and contrasts global tensions including Japan US pact renegotiation and China Tibet events.
The Geneva talks among the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union are described as a propaganda contest with secret sessions possible. After weeks the West rejected Soviet demands on East Germany and Berlin, while the Soviets accused the West of stalling. The piece notes no breakthrough and ongoing shadow boxing between the powers.
A reflection on a fifty three year old man losing his job and the despair of near retirement, contrasting youth’s resilience with aging workers. It urges small personal acts from readers, suggesting collective effort and faith for relief when government help seems distant.
Robert Cath of Stephens City placed third high in the Valley co op quiz contest as the Stephens City FFA chapter finished third in the chapter awards. The Northern Virginia district FFA contests were held at Woodstock high school. Mr and Mrs Harry McAboy hosted Misses Hilda and Brent Faherty of Pasadena California.
In 1934 Miss Louise Dixon was chosen to conduct the Winchester Evening Star's second annual Cooking School. Robert Burwell Nelson a local medical student at the University of Virginia became President of the Raven Society. Dr C R Anderson removed the cast from Policeman Lloyd Williams leg which had been broken since February 14 after a motorcycle mishap.
Fifty years ago in 1909 Mrs. William Kerr of Chambersburg Pa visited Mrs. Luther Kremer in the city. Professor L A Richard of Washington gave astronomy lectures at Valley Chapel on the Martinsburg pike. Mrs. Frank Powell and daughter Blanche of Dayton Ohio visited Mr. B F DeHaven at Gainesboro.
New York AP dispatch from Hal Boyle notes public doubt about height claims in the Oddity Almanac. The reporter argues that people lie more about their height than age or weight.
Diary style quiz and commentary on intelligence measures and daily attitudes. It references a 66-foot 32-wheel vehicle with remote driver links and jokes about back-seat driving. Includes questions on volcanoes, history, language, literature, and music with editorials urging quiet in DIY spaceflight ideas.
Virginia Hospital Service Association Blue Cross paid hospital care benefits totaling 11,298,687 in 1958. Virginia Medical Service Association Blue Shield paid 4,994,997 for medical surgical care. Combined benefits reached 16,300,000, up from 12,600,000. Blue Cross served 84,434 of 426,804 members while Blue Shield served 93,949 of 436,471.
Richmond, Feb State Comptroller Sidney C Day Jr reports higher than last year revenues for the current fiscal year with the general fund at 80 974 316 for ten months and all state funds at 410 225 920 an increase of 34 234 279 over a year ago He cautions that year end totals await this month’s levies on personal and corporate income before final comparisons can be made.
Column by Dr. George W. Crane urges girls to avoid rushing into marriage for fear of losing love. It argues to choose a compatible, educated partner and stresses responsible planning for future children. Readers are invited to request Dr. Crane's 200 point tests for Husbands and Wives.
A medical column by Herman N. Bundesen warns of a rising laziness among Americans and youths. It cites the President's Council on Youth Fitness and lists eight recommendations for action, discipline, and real life experience.
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