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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1957
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star page lists newspaper contact details and postal information, then presents subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery, including annual and monthly options. It ends with a biblical quotation from I Samuel 3 9 and a date line for Saturday October 12 1957.
The piece contrasts North Carolina and Virginia under a Republican candidate’s cross state plan. It cites U S News and World Report figures showing slower per capita income growth in North Carolina versus Virginia and argues Virginians should resist political moves to imitate North Carolina’s model.
The excerpt recounts Columbus sighting land on October 12 near San Salvador likely Watling Island, with crew murmuring at sea and Columbus later noting the natives could be converted by renewal methods. It cites Bartolome de las Casas summarizing Columbus diary from his 1492 voyage.
The piece reflects on Columbus voyages from 1492 to 1498 and contrasts them with 1957 space possibilities. It contemplates a historian noting that early exploration used islands then mainland discovery while speculating that future history may credit artificial satellites and manned spaceflight as the dawn of space travel.
Greeting card firms report strong sales of get well Asian flu cards as public fear grows over a potential epidemic. One card features an iridescent oriental monster with a long stinger and a caption asking if the Asiatic flu bit you too Get well welly soon.
A roundup highlights notable editorial opinions from numerous papers, showcasing varying stances on politics policy and society. Readers gain a composite view of prevailing attitudes and debated issues across regions.
The United States has spent over six million in aid to Ceylon over two years to influence policy toward a planned economy. Prime Minister Bandaranaike says Ceylon will accept aid with satisfactory terms, while nationalization pushes, including tea and transport, aided by U S funds. Critics warn of Moscow alignment and question if aid benefits Britain or the West.
The President has sent federal troops to Little Rock to enforce court ordered school integration, asserting the army safeguards peace and sets a precedent. He argues law and order depend on compliance and public opinion, not force.
About 20 knife wielding convicts barricaded a wing of the New Jersey State prison in Trenton for two hours in a riot quelled by machine gun blasts. Other items note military moves and local engagements including court cases and land sales in Virginia and nearby states.
AP Newsfeatures notes the two story home, once thought obsolete, is resurging in popularity. Architects like Samuel Paul cite larger families, more bedrooms, family rooms, and at least one and a half baths as drivers, plus cost efficiency and safety of second floor living. A stair lift and elevator options ease access and space gains enhance value compared with ranch homes.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen warns hunters that tularemia or rabbit fever can infect humans handling diseased rabbits. Symptoms include chills fever and rash like signs with swelling of lymph nodes. wear rubber gloves when dressing wild game and seek medical help. Thorough cooking is essential as freezing does not kill the organism.
Erysipelas once a highly dangerous disease is now rapidly curable with sulfonamide and antibiotic drugs. Publicity has faded as cases diminish and treatment becomes routine.
A vintage self test lists daily scoring bands Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good. It then asks ten trivia items covering February 1946 days Rosa Bonheur nationality Massacre of the Innocents Bethlehem ship term crusade Napoleon quote axis plural and a missing word in a poem.
Dr George W Crane discusses how inviting wives to sales conventions boosts attendance and discipline. He cites the Hinman Clinic turnout, notes wives can provide practical sales insights, and suggests including wives in actual sales meetings to lift enthusiasm and results.
Baltimore USDA notes slaughter steers and heifers steady to higher, cows steady to higher, bulls higher. Stocker and feeder cattle largely unchanged. top slaughter steer 926-1174 lb at 23.00-25.50. heifers 800-1100 lb at 22.00-23.75. Hog prices slipped 1.00-1.50, sows 17.00-18.75. cattle and veal ranges vary by weight. Sheep and lambs shows little change with slaughter lambs 78-102 lb at 23.50-24.00, utility 22.00-22.50. Chicago market echoed softer hogs, with No. 1-2 cutters 17.75-18.75 and feeder steers 23.56-24.50 average.
A reflection on how living up to one's creed matters more than the creed itself. It contrasts a devoted believer with a hypocrite and notes practical virtue over grand beliefs. It ends with a note on bold textile work by Norwegian women weavers, knitters, and embroiderers.
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