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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1958
Page
4
The Winchester paper prints a Saturday issue dated May 24 1958 with local news content and an editor credit for H F Byrd Jr The front also carries standard Associated Press notices and a religious verse from Deuteronomy 6 15 at the bottom of the page
James Reston reports sharp public reaction to anti Americanism abroad and rising scrutiny of U S policy. Since 1945 the U S has spent 40 billion in foreign aid and 60 billion of taxpayers money overseas, with fewer friends today than 13 years ago.
International scientists meeting in Quebec estimate the world must pay about two trillion dollars for the arms race over the next dozen years. The figure implies around $1,000 per person worldwide, with the United States facing about $700 billion in costs by 1970.
The article contrasts global spending on weapons with potential welfare gains for humanity and notes the rising proliferation of nuclear arms. It cites a Paris political crisis where leaders circle in a chain of confidence that destabilizes the Assembly and key generals.
A digest compiling the most engaging editorials culled from forty newspapers received daily. Insightful opinions range across politics society and culture with concise commentary and notable arguments.
Oklahoma researchers studied 65 tattooed patients at the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Hospital. They report tattooed men are more impulsive, from troubled homes, with higher crime exposure and more likely to be divorced or single. Tattoos were usually done 17 to 21, often with a partner present.
An old commentary notes a decline in rocking chairs from widespread homes fifty years ago to scarce presence now. It recalls how visitors were offered chairs, and how mothers, babies, and elders used rockers for comfort, calling rocking a tranquilizer of the early 1900s.
From The Star files Miss Nancy Hurst a senior at Duke University presented an organ recital in the University Chapel. The item notes her affiliation and the venue in a concise society style record.
Ten years ago in 1948 Jacqueline Cochran flew a P-51 Mustang to a world speed record of 448 miles per hour covering 1242 miles round trip from Palm Springs California to Santa Fe. Mr and Mrs Joseph Schroth hosted guests in honor of Mrs W W Bassett and Miss Mary H Bassett of Aberdeen South Dakota. Gwen Whitham of Washington visited the Manuel home in the city.
A brief note recalls 25 years ago in 1933 when Harry K. Thaw of Kenilworth was mentioned near town in society notices.
In 1908 Petey Anderson broke his right arm during skating stunts at the Strasburg rink. Separately in West Point Virginia, Carry Nation was arrested for entering a saloon and fined five dollars, then fined another five for contempt after insulting the mayor. Nation paid the fines and left for Richmond as Harry F. Byrd returned from Washington after attending a shad bake dinner hosted by the U S Fish Commissioner George M. Rowers.
A historical photo captures a 50 year milestone with figures including Patrick Dunn, father of the late J. H. Dunn, noted as a Rouss driver with the mule team. Irvin Carper and Will Cope are also pictured among the group.
The caption identifies SAME CORNER and Lewis F. Cooper with Newton B. Grove, a shipping clerk. The corner shows T. J. Cooper, John R. Cooper, Eugene B. Cooper's grandfather, and John L. Cooper. The firm became Cooper Merchandise and Ol in 1016 and closed in 1947. the building was torn down circa 1950.
Doctor explains several medical advances including a glucosamine tetracycline capsule that doubles antibiotic action, a Duke Medical Center blood heat exchanger to rapidly lower body temperature during open heart surgery, and an orthopedic mattress with a built in bedboard to support the spine.
The piece argues the Dead Sea Scrolls confirmed the reliability of the Hebrew Bible and praised Jewish scholars for faithful preservation. It emphasizes that faithful care in small matters leads to larger truth and reflects on meaning beyond individual lifespans and memories.
Vice President Nixon calls for a reappraisal of American policy toward Latin America, while Secretary Dulles resists admitting errors. The two men, longtime Eisenhower aides, are not anticipated to clash over policy. Nixon plans ideas to curb Communist influence, including a sterner stance toward dictators.
A reader quiz with ten questions spanning science geography myth and history asks about radio speed memory, time zones, statute miles, composers, UN HQ river, Morpheus, longest war, tungsten, Great Lakes, and Germanys wars since 1860.
Governor Almond issues proclamation making Friday and Saturday next week legal holidays in Virginia. Memorial Day May 30 is a legal holiday, prompting banks and state offices to close Friday and Saturday to avoid reopening for forenoon operations. Retail stores also to close both days.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses atheists as expressing a transference of bias from domineering fathers to symbols of faith or politics. He cites an example of a science professor at a church college and argues emotional roots drive anti religious or anti capitalist stances. He endorses his booklet on the logical proof of God and urges readers to request it.
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