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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1955
Page
4
A weathered editorial reflects on Jeremiah 26 11 denouncing a corrupt city and its leaders It notes that modern men resist harsh truth and hints at punishment for wrongdoing while urging accountability from officials and citizens alike.
The piece argues Labor Day reflects a broad recognition of labor as a cornerstone of the American economy. It notes the shift from small commerce to large industry, and warns against centralization of power and revolutionary tactics that could threaten ownership and capital. The author contends reforms should fit the current system, and warns against a dictatorship that would destroy labor.
The piece discusses a code instructing Americans captured by Reds to resist barbarity and calls for long term strategy. It suggests a white paper detailing prisoner experiences to deter enemies, and contemplates new Geneva Convention definitions to cover communist POWs.
The text argues that Moscow and Peiping must agree to civilized prisoner treatment before any talks on disputes or disarmament. It notes U S demands for good deeds as proof of good faith and cites harsh treatment of American military personnel and civilians by communist captors with no confessed errors or reforms.
Sir George Thomson suggests training intelligent monkeys for dull human tasks and even argues some could demand higher duties. The idea faces scrutiny about animal rights and social implications, with critics warning of turning people into “monkeys” and cautioning against the plan.
Wisconsin reports a shift in cheese sales from round Emmental style wedges to square slices. Grocers previously stocking full wheels declined as consumers preferred flat rectangular cuts. Makers began cutting round wheels to squares over a decade, citing packaging and waste reduction while preserving tradition.
Veterans James Geanious named driver of Friendship Fire Co. Dr. Pembroke Grove elected Vice-president of Winchester Frederick county Community Chest. Mrs Russell Rhinehardt visiting in Ashville North Carolina. Labor Day weekend toll 512 deaths nationwide 31 in Virginia. Frederick county road toll five. CTO workers strike at GE atomic lab Schenectady despite government plea. Beverley Lamb inducted into the Army sent to Port Knox for basic training. Benny Strother son of Mr and Mrs Strother listed. Jack O Neal visiting family after returning from Germany. Santo Domingo hurricane destroys most buildings. 300 dead and many injured. Winchester banks to reopen Saturdays 7 to 9 pm. Bombay dispatch says negotiations break down between Gandhi Nehru faction and government.
Belan police and a Canadian Army unit raided a hotel building at Campine uncovering an intricate false wall system, sighting panels, and a cache of black market firearms. Mr and Mrs Turner Sirbaugh announced a forthcoming event near Gaughter, Pramees Revex.
The Star notes T P Spates to conduct the Cumberland Waller Elevator business and reports the mammoth cold storage by C L Rovinson open with capacity for 10 080 barrels all sold. J M Steele named president of the proposed new bank of Stephens City. Titank also called The Peoples Bark.
From twenty years guiding the Louisiana flood effort, the author urges New England and the South to cooperate with federal flood control programs. He notes the Mississippi River Commission’s failures and stresses local leadership, sustained interest, and Red Cross aid to aid flood sufferers and improve future defenses.
A 10 day quiz scoring guide with 100 questions rates memory by daily results. Sample items ask about Oh Susanna instrument on the knee and questions on government, geography, and history with page 2 showing correct answers.
The piece argues that many view God as unjust while Job’s suffering proves God’s power and care. It states God reveals himself through the Bible and Jesus Christ, showing love justice and holy purpose in all dealings with humanity. It urges restraint in accusing divine indifference.
Letter from Robert Jay Evans, headmaster, argues that public school graduates do not universally excel compared with top prep school students. He cites selective admissions at elite colleges, notes private schools support public systems, and endorses public education while urging careful interpretation of “public school graduates excel.”
Rainfall data show last 24 hours ending 3 a m and total rainfall to date. Average monthly rainfall over 1912 to 1934 listed by month with values from January to December, noting variances across months and the year span.
A traditional senate is described as consisting of 100 elders. The term derives from the Latin senis meaning elder, reflecting an aged membership rather than mixed ages.
In Kennerly Missouri after the war Adam and Ann Laird start a home building partnership Saner tensions rise as Adams affair with Linda Van Sant overlaps with his care for a injured worker and strains at home. The story follows the clash between devotion to wife and growing attraction to a hospital companion amid worksite pressures.
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