Winchester Evening Star masthead and staff notes
The Winchester Evening Star page lists staff including editor H F Byrd Jr and managing editor Eugene Miller, with R. Josey as associate editor and J A Koontz in business, plus national reps Gallagher DeLisser. It notes circulation details and post office registration in Winchester Virginia.
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Winchester Evening Star
Mohawk
H. F. Byrd, JR
JA D. Koontz
Rufus Josey
Eugene Miller
National
Gallagher-DeLisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
UTS
Winchester
Associated Press
Asociated Press
To Fight Fire With Fire in Cold War Policy Shifts
President Kennedy and the White House signal a drastic shift in U S Cold War strategy toward para military planning and covert action. The CIA under Allen Dulles may play a larger role as Washington weighs intensified undercover operations against Communist expansion. The Cuba episode prompts new urgency amid broader tension in Asia and Latin America.
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Washington
United States
Kennedy
American Society of Newspaper Editors
White House
Maxwell D. Taylor
Central Intelligence Agency
Allen Dulles
CIA
Cuba
Castro
Mr. Kennedy
U.S
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Clifton near Gaylord: a pioneer home of the Allen family
Clifton in Clarke county near Gaylord was built by David Hume Allen (1781 1854) and remains in his lineage via his heirs. The brick 66 by 50 foot house featured a 25 foot portico and pine pillar colonnade, with a lake and grand lawn once extending to the entrance.
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Clifton
Gaylord
Clarke County
David Hume Allen
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
Kercheval
Allen
Blue Ridge
Warner Washington, II
Mary Whiting
Griffin Taylor
Dr. Allen
Losses in Korea pegged at 60000 amid war talk
The Star Files notes 60000 American deaths in Korea while Soviet Russia reportedly suffered no casualties. An awning above the Diamond Cab stand on Piccadilly street caught fire and was stopped by city firemen, likely started by a stray cigarette. Dr and Mrs Robert Larrick of South Brad dock street were in Richmond for a medical meeting.
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Korea
Soviet Russia
Piccadilly Street
Robert Larrick
South Braddock Street
Richmond
Sermon in the Fire Times by Leslie Weatherhead
During London's blitz a morning service sees Leslie Weatherhead raise his voice amid fire hoses and flames. He proclaims mercy and love as chaos rages outside and men risk their lives to fight the blaze.
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London
Leslie Weatherhead
The Preacher’s Call Against the Flames of Evil
Earl L. Douglas argues that moral conflict daily divides society with violence and vice. He urges God fearing people to keep raising their voices to defend life and values, noting the church and preacher endure amid ongoing struggle.
Five Race Virginia Gold Cup selects Gilpin as judge
Officials of the Virginia Gold Cup Association in Warrenton pick Kenneth Gilpin of Boyce as an official judge for the May 2 races. Rain helps extinguish forest fires across eight counties, causing thousands in timber damage and threatening farms. Albemarle county sends a float to the Apple Blossom Festival parade for the first time at a cost of $200.
Diphtheria Quarantine For Baker Family In 1911
Fifty years ago Marshall Baker son of W H Baker was kept at home with diphtheria and the dwelling placed under quarantine. The B and O Railroad announced resumption of Sunday excursion trains from Winchester to other cities for spring and summer. Major Holmes Conrad of North Market street traveled to Washington for several days.
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Marshall Baker
W. H. Baker
Winchester
B & O Railroad
Holmes Conrad
North Market Street
Washington
Lesson From Cuba: You Can't Beat Something With Nothing
Washington analyzes the Cuban invasion failure noting Castro built mass support with reform promises and that rebels lacking ideas or broad popular backing weakened the effort. The piece argues U.S. policy should offer credible reforms elsewhere, or risk expanding communist influence.
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Cuba
Washington
Kennedy
Fiodel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
Batista
Castro
American
Central Intelligence Agency
Inba
Alos
Marlow Wins Clapper Award For Distinguished Reporting
James Marlow of the Associated Press receives the 17th Raymond Clapper Award for Washington reporting. The 58 year old columnist, honored for consistency across politics and international affairs, earns a $1,000 prize at the American Society of Newspaper Editors banquet in Washington.
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Washington (Ap
James Marlow
Associated Press
Raymond Clapper
Washington
Marlow
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Daily
United States
New York City
Fordham
Columbia
New York Evening World
New Orleans Item
New Orleans Times- Picayune
New Orleans
New York
Falls Church
Four Forms of Animal Life Exceed Man's Span of 70 Years
AP columnist HAL BOYLE notes long life spans of animals and predicts life expectancy for humans rising to 100. He cites animals like box turtle swan parrot and discusses elephants eagles horses and others, plus light anecdotes on life and society. The piece blends trivia quotes and reflections from various figures.
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New York
U.S
T Ierraine
Water-Logged Kidney and Nephrosis in a Child
Tommy suffers nephrosis a kidney ailment affecting children. The condition causes swelling from albumin loss and fluid buildup, with weight gain and poor appetite. Cortisone helps temporarily. recovery occurs as kidneys filter waste and blood pressure stays normal.
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Tommy
Mom
Dad
Winchester Faces Daylight Time Debate in Winchester
A reader condemns the plan backed by the Retail Merchants Association to shift Winchester to fast time, arguing it bypasses state law. The letter questions fairness for workers and schools and urges remaining on standard time until the legislature resolves the issue.
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the Star
Virginia
Retail Merchants Association
Winchester
Winchester Public Schools
ABC
Res Merts
Uban
Cape
BOARS
Carter Davis
Winchester Knitting Mis, Inc
Markin Time by Luther Markin
A compact verse note by Luther Markin offers a wry, self aware riff on humor and timing, framing a short meditation on how a pun can land as both poor and clever depending on the ear that hears it.
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Earl L. Douglas
By James Marlow
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Hal Boyle
G. K. Chesterton
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Jeannie Thomas
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Oscar Homolka
Netherlands
Vachel Lindsay
I.Q
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U. S
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Alexandria
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