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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1957
Page
4
The piece discusses early 20th century fears that dust would halt rain, then notes Dr. Ross Gunn of the Weather Bureau warning that industrial pollution and atomic fallout could slow cloud formation. It suggests a push to clean the atmosphere, with scientists differing on proven effects and outcomes.
Russia agrees to withdraw occupation forces from Austria in May 1955 marking a potential new era. Moscow imposes a high price of 150 million dollars for the return of seized German assets and imposes strict neutrality and defense restrictions on Austria.
Rep Burr Harrison leads charge as House votes 192 to 187 to end soil bank payments after this year Virginia Democrats and Republicans join to oppose the program. Administration expects Senate to reject the measure but real reform remains unlikely as surpluses persist and farmers push modern methods.
The article notes Austria celebrates two years free from German occupation and the Soviet influence that followed World War II. It contrasts Austria’s independence with the continued Soviet presence in other Balkan satellites and East Germany, expressing cautious hope yet disappointment about broader liberation in occupied territories.
A digest highlights editorial selections from about 40 newspapers received daily. Editors summarize opinions on policy, governance, and social issues, offering a cross-section of regional viewpoints and debates reflected in the clippings.
From the Files of the Star 5 years ago, Lewis H. Hyde Jr led the June 1 celebration in cooperation with the Bicentennial Commission. A four engined bomber crashed near Franklin Virginia three miles east of town with three bodies found burned in the nose section. Basil F Starkey resigned as Scout executive for the area. Virginia Frances Ebersole married Harry James Strader. Nora Pierce hosted Ruth McDaniel prior to her wedding to Roy Potts Jr. Loretta Young Joseph Cotten and Ethel Barrymore starred in The Farmer's Daughter at Cantri.
A party at Mr and Mrs W S Hottel honored their daughters Jessie and Bessie. John Willis of Millwood visited Mrs Willis and her parents near Refuge. The article notes a souvenir craze at a reception aboard the Duke of Abruzzi s flagship Varese in Hampton Roads with guests reportedly taking gold and silver items.
Billy Graham spoke first to the outside crowd on 49th Street and then inside Madison Square Garden drawing about 21,200 attendees with 2,000 left outside. He urged finding Christ beyond church walls and warned against idolatry of money and status. About 50 raised hands to accept Christ. Authorities cordoned the block as midtown traffic continued.
Virginia doctors heard cautions on diabetes tablets with 18 months of testing. Dr. Henry T. Ricketts of the University of Chicago urged caution about long term effects and vascular risks while noting likely federal approval soon. He warned that outcomes on circulatory problems remain uncertain and emphasized careful prescribing. The talk blended medical notes with religious reflections on faith and stability.
A medical column explains that newborns often appear different at birth but shed features soon. It covers nose shape, yellow skin, blue eyes becoming brown or green, hair texture, and color changes as infants grow months old. It also notes stomach ulcers' unclear cause and possible links to nerves.
A documentary on alcoholism follows three Bowery alcoholics. Two die soon after. a Hollywood producer offers one survivor a $40,000 acting contract, which he declines to remain drunk. The piece argues drinking is a national menace and asks if the risk is worth it.
A 10 day self test with 100 questions grades memory ability. The appendix asks about suffrage in Wyoming and Utah Solomon’s throne color Kentucky capital Pocahontas’ successor US Sweden diplomacy state nicknames senses language usage and Pope quotes.
The narrative traces early American talks with Native Americans over goods, noting that settlers favored a talking turkey as a novel meat offering. The exchange highlights simplified bargaining as tribes sought various items while settlers pursued this novelty.
Dr. George W. Crane recounts a Davenport Iowa talk to the National Sales Executives Association. He praises star salesmen as civilization’s spark plugs, cites Mrs Cranes flowers and personal loss, and links salesmanship to early Christian evangelism via St Paul.
Haru Sueyama known as Candy defends William S. Girard as the case over the January shooting at a U S Army firing range strains US Japanese ties. Girard 21 of Ottawa Illinois is indicted in Japan for injuring and causing death. Sueyama says the incident was an accident and Girard could not kill anyone. She blames political opposition for the Japanese uproar and hopes for an Army handling of the case.
Jim Kline of near Little City Oklahoma recalls a twister warning when a bird dog flew through his window. He says the sudden bird intrusion convinced him a tornado was hitting the area.
Vice President Nixon defended President Eisenhower's foreign aid and defense budgets at the American Iron and Steel Institute dinner. He argued foreign aid is essential to national defense and noted rising costs and population growth drive the budget to about 71.8 billion, with foreign aid at 3.865 billion. He urged administration leadership to push its programs through Congress.
Manila lawmakers approve bill outlawing the Communist party and the Huk rebel movement. Death penalty for organizers and leaders, prison terms for members, bill now goes to President Garcia for signature.
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