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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1957
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists editors and offices with contact details, noting carrier routes and subscription rates for Virginia and nearby areas. The notice provides history and branding as a local daily newspaper serving readers with AP content and regional distribution.
Aug 22 the Senate struck from the Brownell Civil Rights Bill the authority for the President to send troops to enforce civil rights, voting 90 to 0. On Sept 24 Ike ordered the 101st Airborne to Little Rock to enforce a segregation court order, raising questions on authority and Senate will.
African polygamy declines as economic factors replace moral arguments. Prosperous farming requires land and machinery, while rising costs push polygamy out of reach. Movements like the Ghana Women’s Federation influence social shifts, reshaping marriage norms amid rising civility.
A fragment notes one wife and the speaker’s resolve to avoid attempting to support two households or more, reflecting financial and social strain in a contested family context.
The piece argues inflation harmsquality by pressuring firms to cut quality to keep prices down. It notes a shift away from trusted brands as some companies test consumer tolerance for lower quality. Consumers may be worse off when quality drops for the same price.
A digest of the day’s most engaging editorials culled from forty newspapers arriving at the office. Highlights reflect varied viewpoints on current affairs, policy debates, and public concerns shaping discourse across regions.
Madison College considers becoming co educational by admitting men during the 1960 62 biennium as colleges brace for growing demand. President Miller seeks 2 5 million for a site plan and 3 092 million for capital outlay while noting veterans aided past male attendance and the importance of expanding state college facilities.
From the Files of the Star recalls in 1952 the deputy under-secretary and top economic official was named by Britain to succeed Oliver Franks in Washington. Other items note Pearl Everhart aboard USS Boxer in Korean waters and Planck’s impact on quantum theory.
HAL BOYLE profiles actress June Havoc noting her deep bond with seven dogs and two cats. She praises fur companions for companionship and support, reflects on show business hardships, and mentions upcoming CBS appearance and a memoir in progress.
In Brooklyn federal court a jury of nine men and three women was selected for the espionage trial of Col. Rudolf Ivanovitch Abel, a 55 year old officer of the Soviet secret police. The court and counsel spent today selecting two alternate jurors.
Doctor explains heart discomfort and premature beats are usually not dangerous. Fatigue infections and even a tooth can trigger extra beats. See a doctor if worried and know effective drugs exist. Also answers on disinfecting books after contagious disease with airing and sunlight.
The piece reflects on adversity as a path to usefulness, citing Dr. Moon of Brighton who lost sight yet learned to recall heard information by touch and helped others, and noting Helen Keller's enduring impact despite handicaps. It frames misfortune as a potential blessing guided by divine design.
A 10 day IQ quiz gives daily scores with thresholds for Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good. Page 2 provides the correct answers. Questions cover colonial status of Ceylon South American capitals Nahum authorship fear of sleep bird tallest present day speedway surfacing and biblical quotations.
A brief note explains toll highways once used swinging pikes across roads to halt travel. After drivers paid a toll, an attendant would turn the pike to resume passage.
Dr. George W. Crane offers a booklet titled Help for Arlene a 14 year old college coed detailing a quick conversational formula using the letters H E L P to elicit interests and praise. The piece stresses humor and timing to prevent awkward pauses and boost dating appeal, with a teaser for a follow up and a mail order request.
Charles E Wilson, soon to resign as secretary of defense, appeared before reporters with his wife Jessie as a witty, candid partner. He discussed missiles, spending, segregation, and his famous goony bird anecdotes while defending his record and noting no personal enemies amid policy disagreements.
In Richmond, the Richmond school board and the State Pupil Placement Board asked federal court to delay a hearing on the Virginia Placement Act case. They say the Virginia Supreme Court already has a related case on its docket.
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