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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1955
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star reprints a biblical lesson about Abraham naming his son Isaac meaning laughter. It notes Abraham’s old age and God’s power to fulfill, mentioning intentions to teach that nothing is impossible with divine aid.
The Star salutes Vienna and Austria as the nation regains freedom after foreign occupation. The article notes Austria’s turbulent history under Habsburgs, Napoleon, and Nazis, the 1945 Allied occupation, and hopes for European stability while acknowledging Austria’s socialist tendencies and Vienna’s burdened economy.
Rome correspondent reports a diplomatic row following a perceived State Department slow-down in aid to Italy. The dispute centers on U S assistance and its impact on Italo American relations and policy.
The piece notes excitement over a left wing presidential prospect with Communist leanings and shows how Italian pockets are at the heart of the issue. It cites Premier Scelba’s US visit and hints Washington reassurances masking a push for continued American aid despite official denials.
Editorial outlines Donald Richberg warning that union leaders seek centralized control through merger closed shop and farm labor cooperation to gain political power. He argues worker subjection would erode freedom unless antitrust safeguards curb labor unions and prevent dictatorial power over citizens.
The Star notes T Newton Cather was re-elected to the Frederick County School Board representing Shawnee district. Other items include engagement of Alice May Snapp to Theodore Shell and military and civic updates from 1954 records.
Berryville was cited as one of several localities in the state to report no traffic deaths in six years. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Williams hosted a gathering in their home, attended by Opt. Bari Williams.
Federal agents seized a large quantity of materials useful in making liquor and beer from the Peo ples Supply Company in Chicago. The item is described as part of ongoing enforcement actions against illegal alcohol production.
A column explains U S congressional pensions based on years served and salary. A minimum of six years is required, with 2 percent of average salary per year of service from August 3 1946, and examples show eight years at 12500 and six at 22500 yielding about 5600 a year. The piece also notes Eisenhower temperament and Stassen’s role at the 1952 convention.
Q How many people live on the island of Formosa. A Nearly a million. The density in 1951 was 667 per sq mi. Formosa, area 13 808 sq mi, is about as big as Connecticut and New Hampshire combined. Q What kind of bats inhabit Carlsbad Caverns. A Most are Mexican free tailed bats. About 3 million occupy a section not open to the public. Q Can a hailstorm do damage to an airplane. A Yes, windshield may break and the body dent. Tens of thousands of dollars in losses can occur at 200 300 mph. Q Where was the first one way street in the United States. A In 1792 New York on John Street to keep theatre goers moving east. Modern one way streets not common until after 1920.
The past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. show no rainfall. May rainfall to date is 1.57 inches. Year to date 1955 totals 10.74 inches. Average annual rainfall over 42 years is 36.94 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1954 list 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.
The article presents a physician guided diet plan for active and formant ulcers with liberal and strict options. It lists breakfast lunch and dinner menus, milk schedules, and notes vitamin iron supplementation. A Q and A section explains trench mouth Vincent's Angina caused by two bacteria, with treatment options and physician oversight.
Brief puzzle style quiz lists ten questions across topics from contracts and horses to biblical figures and holidays. It asks for the commodity in Dixon Yates contract, a carnival paper term, senary meaning, a nursery rhyme lad, Methuselah's lifespan, horse breeds, iceberg mass fraction, Adam's three sons, the Thanksgiving Thursday, and ruby glass color.
A psychiatrist argues that people prefer paying $25 an hour to talk about themselves over ministers who convict them of sin. He notes therapy provides relief but warns of avoiding facing truth and moral accountability. We must confront problems now or face consequences later.
In 1904 the speed record for autos reached 103.56 mph set by a French driver named Gigolly. This marked the first time a vehicle surpassed 100 mph, signaling a milestone in early automotive speed feats.
Landon faces a party crisis as gossip swirls about her romance with Eric while Maggie bears the brunt. Judith and Laurie fear the damage, and Landon debates a drastic public engagement to shield Maggie, drawing Scott into a risky trap amid church service. Dora Hendrix notes the impropriety as Kay observes Trace Follows and Seo Wylie glows with sunlight.
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