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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
4
Grateful nation hails the rescue of Benny Hooper from a well in Manorville New York. As the boy recovers in hospital readers are urged to inspect homes for hazards to children such as abandoned wells refrigerators exposed outlets power mowers matches and poisons to prevent similar dangers.
The Skate, third nuclear submarine, launched in Groton Connecticut as a production model with four more Skate class subs ordered. The Navy targets a nuclear powered aircraft carrier by 1961 and plans five more atomic carriers in five years, with a total of 19 submarines planned and an atomic cruiser due 1960. A Defense Department report urges development of atomic seaplane bombers for unlimited attack routes. Congress appropriated $22 billion last year for these programs.
The plan authorizes six atomic submarines and an atomic cruiser with missiles, plus a giant flat top carrier. Rep. Carl Vinson says the bill marks a shift from conventional to nuclear power and from conventional weapons to guided missiles. Secretary Gates notes the Navy’s readiness to sacrifice some conventional ships to obtain a larger atomic carrier.
Washington officials press to create an independent federal aviation agency led by Edward P. Curtis and to overhaul outdated airways facilities. The Civil Aeronautics Administration is urged to accelerate upgrades after past delays and a fatal collision that claimed 128 lives. The plan seeks funding spread over several years.
A digest of notable editorials from the day’s newspapers. It condenses opinion pieces across topics, capturing recurring themes, calls for policy action, and debate sparks from multiple cities and journals.
A light sketch praises a small child who shows no fuss over clothes or imagined ills. The girl is unconcerned with home repairs neighbors or bills and enjoys a carefree presence without yet learning to speak.
A reflection on the world's noises and the loudest sound as a new car rattle afflicts a man, noting the first rattle in a fellow's new vehicle.
In a close knit town gossip runs fast and busy replacing quiet talk with lively rumors. Neighbors share tales at markets with aromas from the bakery and the cafe scene shaping daily chatter.
Items note John R. Boyd promoted to sergeant at Columbus Army Air Base. Jmmart J. Lewis Jr. finished training with the 5th Infantry at Indiantown Gap. Fundraising for a General Daniel Morgan monument reaches 350 dollars toward a 2000 dollar granite stone at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Rep. McDowell cites evidence on communists entering US from Mexico. Mrs Lovett hosts Steubanton visitor as Polhamus family marks Tommy’s birthday.
Past Sachem William L. Whisson of Shawnee Tribe No. 2 Improved Order of Red Men attended the Great Council meeting in Norfolk and returned home. John W. Arme of Silver Ridge farm White Post spent the day with his parents in Armel. Congressman H D Flood accepted an invitation to speak for the National Democratic Congressional Committee during the summer in Oxabama.
HAL BOYLE reports from Kassel Germany on Dr. Hubert Hildebrandt whose lab develops animal repellent scents. His line includes Lion 4 a potent formula that repels hippos elephants and other wildlife after testing across Africa America and Europe. The story notes diverse applications from farms to forests and even deer deterrence in Germany and Croatia.
Blacksburg gardeners are urged to read labels on general purpose flower sprays and dusts to ensure they contain controls for mites insects and fungus. Experts note combinations like zineb manebe ferbam captan or copper sulfur target fungus. aromite malathion and DDT lindane target pests. repeat applications weekly or biweekly as weather dictates.
Dr Herman N Bundesen explains how night vision works and offers tips to improve driving at night. He describes the roles of rods and rhodopsin in low light and how exposure to bright light affects vision. A Q and A notes Vitamin A safety for high blood pressure.
A reflective piece on humanity’s flaws and enduring faith. It notes wars, hunger, illiteracy, and oppression, yet asserts human life is divine and progress comes slowly as people strive toward justice and righteousness.
Harriet Toner argues a newspaper must act as a steerer not a mirror guiding readers toward higher thinking. She compares editors to statesmen shaping civilization, not merely reflecting polls, and urges crusading journalism that exposes wrongs across fields.
President Eisenhower repeats warnings against deep defense reductions while Congress signals cuts to his request. The House Appropriations Committee proposes trimming 24.4 billion from the defense budget, fueling a high stakes clash over foreign aid and long term economic aid plans.
A quiz feature outlines scoring based on 190 questions over 10 days with daily grades such as Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and directs to page 2 for correct answers. It lists ten sample questions on topics from morocco leather history to leap year and legal phrases.
A fragment explains the myth of Tantalus punished for revealing secrets by standing in water up to his chin with trees out of reach above, and being deprived of food and drink as a form of eternal torture.
The Virginia Retail Merchants Assn adopted a resolution opposing a state sales tax calling it not in Virginias best interests. J L Hodges of South Boston blasted the levy as the lousiest tax measure. The convention also named Sumpter Priddy Jr. of Ashland new managing director.
Gene Gaylor a 17 year old of Alleghany County will face Bath County Circuit Court on murder charges for the October hunting trip shooting death of Harvey Bagwell Topping 24 of Alexandria. Autopsy found four shotgun and four pistol wounds. Gaylor testified at a preliminary hearing that Topping threatened him with a shotgun.
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