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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1957
Page
4
A 1957 Winchester Evening Star note reproduces a Bible verse Mark 10 16 about Jesus blessing children. The page includes masthead details and contact information for the Winchester paper and its national representatives.
In New York a special commissioner hears witnesses on a $3.534 million claim by Mississippi Valley Generating Co. related to the Dixon Yates power project. The venture tied to Edgar Dixon and Fucene Yates faced cancellation after conflicts of interest and federal action in 1954 55.
A group of psychologists challenge the idea that all languages derive from common sounds used by ancient humans. They argue that onomatopoeia such as buzz hiss and sizzle does not fully support the theory. The researchers say the concept remains open to serious reexamination.
The article explains how psychologists and language researchers have shifted toward tracing a common origin for languages. It notes the grouping of languages into families like Indo European and Finno Ugric. Researchers seek a shared ancestor, a linguistic great grandfather, through slow, careful study and reasoning.
The record notes a July 17 statement by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in which he said he would never believe using federal troops to enforce school integration would be wise. The remark is cited as 73 days after the event referenced.
A review of editorials from 40 papers arriving daily presents insights on national issues, economic policy, and public concerns. The digest distills a variety of viewpoints, noting recurring themes and notable arguments across multiple regions.
Richmond News Leader denounces federal action as a military heel placed on the region to force integration in schools. It condemns the President for overturning state and local processes and claims the move deepens Southern resistance and undermines gradual progress toward race mixing.
Washington an other campaign to control rabies among wildlife in Virginia gets under way soon. The plan focuses on foxes as the main carrier with trapping demos in 17 counties to reduce populations and curb spread. Vaccination of dogs has cut canine rabies dramatically.
A U S government plan uses comic book education to curb moonshine in the southeast. It argues most production is now by large operators, requiring sugar and large profits, with 100 pounds of sugar needed per 100 pounds of mash.
From the Files of the Star 5 YEARS AGO 1952 notes elections for the Winchester Frederick County American Cancer Society seat, deaths of George Santayana in Rome, and social items including Mr and Mrs Gerald Eckard of East Hartford and Miss Dorothy Greener of New York City. Also mentions Miss Margaret Hansbrough inviting guests for a shower honoring Miss Eliza Tucker and engagement to Mr Thomas Ferguson.
Claude R Cammer and Mise Mary Cammer return to the city after companions from New York Larry Roe Roy A Cather Jr and Bil Keechert depart for Christchurch Virginia where they are enrolled at Christchurch school.
A crowd of about 30 000 gathered at Yankee Stadium for the World Series opening game, noted as the smallest recorded turnout for an opening game. The atmosphere was described as poor for this matchup.
The Star notes an Americans group on the special train wreck near Paris as Gen Thomas J. Shryock and Mrs. Shryock of Baltimore escaped injury and boarded the Adriatic in time. It also reports railroads’ vast capital and earnings, with 1906 figures of workers and fatalities, and mentions farmers’ ambition for dollar wheat as Baltimore market quotes hover around 1.04.
New York report outlines four home steps for influenza recovery: rest at home, consult a doctor, drink fluids, and use fever reducers. Antibiotics and sulfa drugs do not act on the flu virus, and hospitalization is discouraged to avoid bacterial infections.
P R A McLean known as Teddy Bear Man has given over 10000 teddy bears to hospitalized children since 1952. He was once hospitalized as a boy and now attracts support from hundreds in north western Ohio who fund the project through sales tax stamp redemptions.
The excerpt emphasizes Jesus as the second person of the Godhead who knew heaven, recalling his heavenly origins and his longing for eternal life. It notes that heaven is attained by the worthy and describes the heavenly state where people are not married nor die, being children of God and the resurrection.
A daily IQ style test outlines scoring by correct answers and ranks memory ability. It then lists ten trivia questions covering German occupation, ASPCA, biblical city, boiling point on high peaks, postmortem hair, constitutional residency rules, zodiac signs, a former Nazi official, English pronunciation, and a biblical reference about vanity.
Dr Bundesen uses a donkey fable to warn that no single drug cures all illnesses. He urges patients to discard medicines after their purpose is served and cautions against sharing prescriptions. He notes some retroperitoneal tumors may respond to X ray depending on tumor type.
Dr George W Crane explains coat tail riding to link pleasant experiences with new foods. A baby learns to favor vegetables by pairing tastings with positive sensations from milk, mother, and comfort items, then gradually accepts spinach and other foods.
The German army presents a cautious, self conscious public showing as about 35,000 troops rehearse maneuvers since West Germany rejoined NATO. Veterans of Nazi campaigns mix with new conscripts in basic drills, many saying simply I am just a soldier. A 2nd Grenadier Division drill north of Kassel groups 3,400 men across 650 vehicles to defend against an imagined attack, revealing an old fashioned approach amid patchy performance and unfamiliar U.S. gear.
President Nasser says he will pursue peace and is ready to meet Eisenhower if the United States initiates a face to face conference on a Middle East settlement. He defends neutrality, backs Syria, and warns of possible arms buildup against Israel. He rejects mediation, urging direct U S contact with Damascus.
In Knoxville a frantic mother reported her daughter Peggy missing. Police then found a boy wandering, and after hours of concern they reconsidered Peggy’s gender. Peggy turned out to be the lost girl after all, resolving the case.
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