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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1957
Page
4
A fragment from the Winchester Evening Star dated Tuesday October 29, 1957 lists advertising notes and postage details. It includes city and AP references and a Bible verse. The page shows circulation and subscription prices for various delivery formats.
The article notes Sputnik's path allegedly defying known gravity rules and reports Detroit scientists planning to create gravity samples to probe its nature. It frames gravity as an unseen force and discusses potential shifts in physics, Einstein, and even energy–mass concepts.
In a Danville Bee reminiscence readers recall Richard Evelyn Byrd a former district attorney and House Speaker who fought the Sixteenth Amendment and warned that a federal inspector would intrude into every business. The piece notes his son carries the banner for states rights and individual rights against federal reach.
The piece notes how a nation seeks what it desires through public reference and cites Soviet efforts in science and engineering. It mentions the Sey teat Union pushing volume recruitment of scientific talent and a goal of 70,000 graduate engineers annually as part of a state plan.
The piece laments public adulation favoring entertainers over scientists. It argues that US recognition of scientists lags despite advances in industry and government recruitment. It cites iconic inventors as once overlooked by a skeptical public who later honored their genius.
In a pointed speech this week an Arkansas Republican urged Congressman Poff to confront the state directly. He argued the party has not forsaken state rights and challenged Mr. Poff to address Arkansas voters about the issue.
A digest of editorial selections from forty newspapers arrives at the office, curating the most interesting opinions and commentary for readers seeking diverse viewpoints. The roundup showcases tone, policy stances, and civic issues reflected in current editorials.
In a note to AP Managing Editors George W. Healey Jr editor of the Times Picayune hints at clothing for the season. He clarifies local pronunciations Our city Nu Awlyuna our parish Or leens and Orleans Club Or Jeon for readers interested in tribal duty natives get from the word Orleans.
From the Files of the Star 5 YEARS AGO-1952 Mrs RR. W. Alles and Mrs. Betty Howe returned to their homes in Stephens City after visiting relatives in Des Moines Iowa Iosec Luttrell a member of the U S Navy spent the weekend with his parents at their home on the Shenandoah River Victor Carbaugh of Stephens City spent the weekend at Williamsburg for the Richmond William and Mary football game Local apple cold storages had an estimated 741000 bushels of apples on hand Government of India moved troops into Kashmir by air amid reports of operations against Pathan tribesmen from the northwest frontier in Pakistan Miss Peasy Hottle entertained at a double birthday party for Miss Nancy and Betty Kerncofe Announcement Treasury Department had 45000 available to enlarge and remodel the local post office Mrs Stuart McCluire of Richmond arrived for the weekend as guest of Dr and Mrs Hunter McCluire Jr and Mrs Asbury Jackson returned from their wedding trip in the north Mrs Jackson was Miss Alice McKee before marriage The couple will live in an apartment on W Cork St Mr Warren Face and bride Miss Grace Enos of Denver Colo arrived in Winchester Guest of Mr and Mrs John W Rice at their home in the city Mr and Mrs William J Good of Cape Charles Va visiting daughter Mrs William Clowser at Welltown Mr William Pierce of Ridgeway having a dwelling erected on his farm Mr E L Bromiey of Rest Nad secured a Goodly pile of premiums on his fine herd of Durhams at the Winchester Fair
A fragment from Scott's Scrap Book by R. J. Scott Pallium notes Corellai and White, with a mention of Dan's worn archbishops dated 1-29. The text hints at historical or archiepiscopal topics within a miscellaneous collection.
HAL BOYLE lists whimsical, impossible ambitions of a man past 40 including moon trips, restoring brush with a seventh grader, finding mythical park spots, and quirky wishfuls like fresh pearl in a fortune cookie. The piece playfully contrasts grown-up limits with wild, nostalgic yearnings and ends by asking readers what theirs would be.
A fragmented quiz item asks readers to score IQ based on daily responses with rating tiers and references page 2 for answers. It lists miscellaneous questions about beans per pound acts of Acts the Bible Shakespeare quotes rivers Bolivia capitals and animal terms along with Mother’s Day timing Pan American Day and beaver terminology.
Dr Bundesen urges a serene home life to protect health. He warns emotional distress worsens ulcers and heart trouble and advises temper control and meekness. If arguments persist, walk away and seek help. rare tantrums may signal psychiatric aid. The Q&A notes tularemia can spread from animals like squirrels woodchucks foxes and coyotes.
A Virginia reader argues for a regional cooperative to market apples and canned products to help small growers survive. He cites California success and calls for fair returns to canners, packers, and storage operators, plus joint marketing.
World news column analyzes whether Zhukov will rise, be sidelined, or take a top Soviet post. It tabs Russia's Middle East tensions, Sputnik success, and possible reemergence of a cominform like alliance, with Western powers watching Turkish elections and NATO buildup.
Dr. George W. Crane argues that many graduates lack human relations skills despite technical knowledge. He cites a Purdue engineer named Harry who belittles older machines, showing how technical prowess without HR insight harms careers and relationships.
A new development home suffered heavy damage when a truck struck it. Carpenters found poor quality lumber and rushed studding inside the walls, revealing secrets the contractor hoped to keep hidden. The piece argues that secrecy is impossible and that peace comes from innocence and no skeletons in the closet.
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