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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1957
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star of October 16 1957 invokes Psalm 34 6 at the top of the page. It features masthead details with editor J F Byrd Jr and contact lines, plus national representatives and a daily notice style page.
The Alsops claim the President is inadequately informed and shielded from realities by aides. They recount U N voting on the Suez evacuation, noting Lodge defied the State Department with Eden seeking joint action, and Dulles’ stance as the reported truth. The piece portrays a crisis of advisory candor at the White House.
Reporter visits Jamestown Island and reflects on colonial hardships and modern American complacency. He notes the 1619 first representative assembly and contrasts early endurance with today’s comfort, urging vigilance as a nation faces global competition. The scene includes a planned Queen Elizabeth visit and a call to raise a reception.
The Alsops quote shows Admiral Radford urged access to the President before chairing the Joint Chiefs, noting no private meetings for a year. The piece also highlights Eisenhower’s uncertainty on civil rights provisions and Brownell’s influence before Little Rock, suggesting cautious leadership amid mixed guidance.
A compact roundup of the most engaging editorials selected from forty daily papers. Highlights include critiques of policy, economy, and civic issues, with varied perspectives summarized for quick reading. Each digest preserves the original articles' tone and key arguments.
Five thousand firefighters battle worst forest blaze in a decade across Southwest Virginia. The 15 000 acre wildfire threatens timberlands and towns around Winchester with two alarm fires causing heavy property damage to Glaise and Brother Lumber and Winchester Milling. John H Bocers and Berryville fire crews assist as Gov Battle may be asked to declare the region an emergency area. Meanwhile local social notes record Julia Vo Steele returning to St Petersburg after summering in Winchester and the engagement of Nancy Catherine Glaise to Laurens F Jones.
The U S Weather Bureau chief said the basic case for the agency may move from forecasting weather to taking action based on forecasts. He indicated a near term transition as forecasts become more closely tied to policy and public safety decisions.
A $60 Laurel Steele range offered by Joseph T Brown and Son was won by Mertile Grim of National Avenue. Mr and Mrs Luther Miller of Tumberidge visited Mrs Francis Lewis at Apple Ridge while Miss Annie Brill and Cordelia Capon Springs visited Mr and Mrs F D Goode at Rock Enon.
The United Rubber Workers Union failed to win at O'Sullivan Corporation in Winchester after a 17 month strike and nationwide boycott. The firm argued higher wages were unaffordable, citing five years of no profits, while many strikers returned as production resumed. The defeat led to a union election ousting the bargaining agent and a full capacity operation continuing.
Earl L Douglass discusses three reasons for peace of mind. He quotes Jesus on anxiety and urges believers to trust God, avoid worrying about money and tomorrow, and focus on the present day with faith as citizens of a spiritual kingdom.
When a fiscal year begins in one year and ends in the next it is designated by the year in which it ends. For example the 1954 fiscal year runs from July 1, 1957 to June 30, 1958. The government uses the ending calendar year for fiscal labeling.
The piece outlines essential baby furniture from birth onward, stressing a sturdy high chair, a safe play pen with raised floor, and a toy chest for organization. It notes safety features and practical placement for a busy home, plus guidance on nursery chairs and toilet seats for training. A reader asks about a breast tumor. the response urges biopsy to determine malignancy.
Letter from R. B. Wilson of New York City commends Douglas OConnell of The Star for accurate and well written coverage of the Southern States Beekeepers Federation meeting on October 3 discussing Royal Jelly during a city visit.
The New York City Police Department reports that five helicopters are currently on official duty. The aircraft support patrols, search operations, and traffic monitoring across the city. Authority and exact deployment details were not disclosed.
Dr. George W Crane recounts a Chicago Temple pastor Dr. Charles R Got aged about 59 who observes beggars adapt new sales lines. Clergymen, often soft touches, learn to assess sincerity and offer meals, not cash, while recognizing professional panhandlers and resisting easy handouts.
A quiz humor column lists 106 questions with scoring tiers from memory genius to good. It references names, places, and historical terms, then shifts to a livestock market summary showing hogs cattle and sheep prices with bids and weights at Chicago.
Slaughter cattle and heifers weaken up to 30 cents, cows down up to $1, bulls 50 cents lower, stockers and feeders steady. Average 930 to 1150 lb steers 20.00 to 22.50, high choice steers 26.00 to 28.00, calves steady with vealers 20.00, hogs mostly lower with 240 lb barrows and gilts around 18.00.
New York residents get an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends. Clocks are set back one hour at 2 00 AM tomorrow local time.
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