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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1957
Page
4
Page header shows Winchester Evening Star publication details for October 7, 1957. It lists office phone numbers, mailing addresses in New York and Winchester, Associated Press affiliation, and subscription rates for various delivery options.
A newspaper urges recognizing National Employ the Handicapped Week with yearly observance. Officials note employers lack knowledge of handicapped workers skills while agency records show strong overall performance. The paper reaffirms its policy of hiring qualified handicapped workers and values their proven skill.
The article notes nature’s long production of plastics like cellulose from plants enabling durable fibers. It cites Dr. R. D. Preston of Leeds University and Gren A. Greathouse of the University of Florida for advances in cellulose research including synthesis from soluble sugar with bacterial extracts. The themes touch on new developments in material science and the role of natural plastics.
The text explains cellulose is a sugar glucose compound insoluble in most reagents. Termites uniquely chew cellulose using a fungus-generated substance in the process. It notes humans and most animals cannot live on wood or cellulose and would starve.
A digest of editorials culled from about 40 newspapers arriving at the office daily. The column curates notable opinions and commentaries for readers seeking a quick overview of varied editorial stances.
The Army issued a riot training order for the South that critics call a stupid mistake. Southerners fear an escalation after the Little Rock episode, while all sides deplore violence. Secretary Wilbur M. Brucker promptly ordered withdrawal and pledged to uncover the Pentagon confusion and restore cooler heads.
The editorial criticizes use of federal troops to enforce desegregation arguing mutual respect cannot be taught by force. It warns against using paratroopers and court decrees to override states rights and questions a move toward federal dictatorship in trying to solve the Negro Question.
Philadelphia police commissioner Thomas J. Gibbons ties local clashes to the Little Rock integration crisis. Fifteen youths arrested near a high school after white and Negro pupils gathered, following a prior white girl beaten by six Negro youths.
Paul orders dissolution of the Greek Parliament to seek a majority government amid the grave economic situation. News notes births, engagements, visits, and civic events including Henshaw guest Mamie Childe, and Bishop Cannon urging prohibition. Chestnut season opens with scarce supply and indications of a weak crop.
The piece argues President Eisenhower misframes the Little Rock troop deployment by saying troops protect courts. It contends the real issue is integration and that troops enforce desegregation, not merely uphold legal authority, urging clear recognition of this goal for lasting solutions.
A quick home quiz asks 10 questions to gauge memory and general knowledge. It assigns scores from 1 to 10 with grades like Memory Genius for 9 or 10 and Very Superior for 7 or 8, then asks about planets, slang, Mount Sinai, Dow Jones, Baton Rouge, three score and twenty, Colossus of Rhodes, four letter states, grammar choice, and a proverb completion.
University of Illinois scientists develop a program to reduce cancer cell spillage during tumor removal. Techniques include vessel locking, abdominal irrigation, and follow up drug doses using nitrogen mustard and thioTEPA, with cautious dosing due to marrow toxicity.
A ruined English church after World War II rebuilds with a chancel window facing the harbor country. The new altar window lets worshipers view the countryside and busy harbor, symbolizing faith tied to daily work and local life. The renewal emphasizes that religion is meaningful when used to bless daily toil.
Marine recruiter Lawrence Prices showcases a display of 50 medals from the Congressional Medal of Honor to Good Conduct and service ribbons. The exhibit, including valor and merit awards, runs through October 10 at the widow of the Marine Recruiting Office in M Set.
A debate on whether press names of juvenile offenders should be printed. Dr Crane discusses the pros and cons, citing first offenders, habit criminals, family background, mob actions, and crimes of passion. Tomorrow's follow-up promises further discussion.
A compact collection of miscues and curiosities from Hal Boyle’s columns. It surveys humorous observations on ancient customs, economics, marriage rituals, and quirky trivia. Notable items include the British habit of handwashing money, the world’s largest infant as a blue whale, and odd weight loss tips.
At the October meeting of the Rouss Fire Company the two new members introduced were Henry Cale and William T. Wood. The charter and bylaws for the Winchester Firemen's Executive Association were approved. The Rouss Drum and Bugle Corps won first place and $175 at the Filkins Forest Festival Parade in Elkins West Virginia.
The text explains that universities arose from 12th century schools of higher learning offering literature from around the world. It notes that university derives from the Latin term universalis meaning the whole.
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