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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1959
Page
4
A U S congressman argues State Department figures on Soviet foreign aid are inflated. Rep. Passman says Soviet loans since 1954 total about 400 million dollars, far less than the 34 billion claimed, once real ruble value is considered. He cites Perrera Co estimates and notes U S aid runs about 6 billion annually.
A reflective meditation on life direction and work choices. It argues most people end up in the roles suited to their daily routines, especially women managing homes, and asks readers to assess if their habits and jobs align with their true path. The piece stresses purpose in daily activities and future direction.
The piece contrasts private sector overseas investment of about 2 billion dollars annually with 500 million by private charities and foundations. It notes no foreign aid spending yet claims the United States funds abroad far more than the Soviet Union. It criticizes State Department allies in Congress for seeking to increase aid and supports Rep Passman’s push to cut rather than expand foreign aid.
Among the 130 graduates at Longwood college were Paulett Pifer daughter of Mrs Lillian B Pifer and Adelaide M Coble daughter of Mr and Mrs A Lee Coble all of this city Miss Bonnie Gail Seal student at Holton Arms school Washington was visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Seal
Brownsville Texas 1916 photograph shows Company I platoon on duty on the Mexico border led by Captain Robert Y Conrad with First Sergeant George Grim and Sergeants Walt Allamong and others. The image was submitted to the Star by C R Boyce then a non commissioned officer of I Company.
AP analysis says Khrushchev pressed Berlin demands to keep the West off balance and to probe Allied unity. He offered a six month deadline that sparked hope and confusion about a potential bargain at Geneva. The motive remains unclear beyond seeking leverage and broader Soviet gains in satellites and East Germany.
John Foster Dulles died May 24 and left most of his estate to his widow Janet Avery Dulles. The will dated July 25 1953 leaves funds in trust, with portions to his children Lillias Dulles Henshaw and John W. Dulles and a $10 000 gift to Princeton University.
A short quiz summary offering daily scoring 9 or 10 right marks Memory Genius 7 or 8 Very Superior 5 or 6 Excellent 4 Good with page 2 answers. Includes true false items about Alaska crustaceans liverwort the Lone Star State Roman Catholic cardinals U S government fiscal year end Limburger origin nursery rhyme dog actions Peru location and more.
Miss Marie Carper entertained in honor of Mrs. Jacob Branter, a recent bride, with Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Merto of North Fairmont Avenue hosting guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Elsner, Sr and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Elsner, Jr.
50 years ago contractor J. L. aera worked on a fine new house on E. J. Evans land along the Martinsburg pike. Mr and Mrs Elmer N Haddox hosted dinner for Mrs H D Haddox on her birthday. Butter rose to 15 cents per pound in wholesale markets while eggs fell by a half cent to 19 cents.
Nassau County grand jury indicted 15 men linked to jukebox and coin-operated device rackets on Long Island. John J. O Rourke 59 international vice president and head of Joint Council 16 was among arrestees freed on 23 000 bail. Local 266 officials accused of extortion and coercion through labor fees and machine dues.
In Tucson Melva E. Cline 30 viewed a distant light as she neared a railroad crossing and was struck by a train. In San Diego a prospective juror asked why he could not reach a fair verdict after a warehouse flood excuse was granted.
Tina Z., 11, faced reading failure but with a mother and father using flash cards and word strips, Tina improved quickly. The method increased confidence, sparked school interest, and she rose into the top 10 percent in reading within eight weeks.
Dr Bundesen explains strangulated hernia as an emergency needing surgery within hours to prevent death. He describes inguinal hernia progression, blood supply loss, swelling, and risk of gangrene, peritonitis, and sepsis if untreated. He urges immediate medical call if symptoms appear and notes surgery can repair damage when timely. A.L. Q A: gas heat and dandruff not linked.
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