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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1961

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Local edition header and masthead

Winchester Evening Star issues daily audience over 40 000 readers with a masthead listing staff names and contact numbers. The notice includes editor H F Byrd Jr business manager B D Koontz and managing editor Eugene Miller and identifies Associated Press affiliation and national representative details.

Winchester Evening Star Mohawk B. D. Koontz Eugene Miller Winchester Associated Press Gallagher-DeLisser, Inc East 44Th Street New York City

Internationalized Peace Corps and UN aid debate

The United Nations Economic and Social Council will study internationalizing the Peace Corps at its Geneva session. The United States backs the idea to broaden aid and counter Communist propaganda, envisioning a pooled, multinational volunteer force working through global channels.

United Nations U.N U.N. Economic and Social Council Geneva United States Kennedy Adlai Stevenson U.S Dag Hammarskjold Peace Corps U.n’s

NASA Plans Bold Manned Earth Orbit Tour This Year

NASA has an accelerated timetable for a manned space flight by year end with projects in advanced stages and dramatic space feats planned before the moon climax. A November target for the Earth orbit mission is tentatively set as part of the ambitious schedule.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA

Mediation of fathers and saints versus worldly ties

The piece recalls parents misjudging their children when choosing holy paths. It cites St Francis of Assisi and his violent father, and Admiral Penn disinheriting his Quaker son, noting history’s strong claims on these conflicts.

St. Francis of Admiral Penn William

Vision and patience in guiding the young

Earl L. Douglas argues that parents were wrong and children were right in their visions. He says youth see visions while middle aged eyes fail to, urging patience, love, and understanding as the future lies with the young and love never faileth. He concludes with a call to be patient.

Quote of the Day on installment contracts

A Kiplinger Magazine line notes that the modern path of least resistance is the dotted line at the bottom of an installment contract, reflecting on consumer finance and timing.

Kiplinger Magazine

Northern Colorado Flood Claims Five Lives in Deluge

The Star Files recalls 1951 floods in Northern Colorado with five fatalities. Clearbrook Yard Party fundraiser netted $1,636. Pfc. Charles E. Gillespie, son of Stephenson residents, began training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas.

Colorado Clearbrook Charles E. Gillespie Carl Lee Gillespie Stephenson Sheppard Air Force Base Texas

Local Social Notes From Point Marion 1936

Mrs Luther Board hosted Mr and Mrs Houston Board of Point Marion Pa In Point Marion Miss Virginia Dunlap began work as a manicurist at the George Washington Hotel barber shop The Blanche White Circle of the Woman s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church met with Mrs Bryan Rudacille

Westward trip and local nuptials in 1911 notices

Rev. R A White of Gerardstown sails for an extended western trip visiting Ogden Utah Chicago Detroit and Denver. Miss Meta C Trenary wed Charles J Wingfield in Hagerstown. John Barrett, once of the county, bought the Sloat residence on Fairmont Avenue for about 5000 dollars.

R. A. White Gerardstown Ogden Utah Chicago Detroit Denver Meta C. Trenary Charles E. Trenary Charles J. Wingfield Hagerstown John Barrett The County John I. Sloat Fairmont Avenue

Common Market debate shapes Europe’s political future

British move to join the Common Market dominates European discussion while NATO and EFTA dynamics loom large. France favors loose federation led by Paris. Britain, with others, seeks stronger economic ties that could mold a future United Europe. The United States backs reduced tariffs and broader trade without dictating terms.

Berlin Europe Great Britain Moscow Commonwealths Canada Australia North Atlantic Treaty Organization Britain Sweden Norway Denmark European Free Trade Association Seven NATO France de Gaulle United States of America Paris Canda Portugal Macmillan United States America Washington

Khrushchev’s Berlin showing tests Western resolve

The piece argues Khrushchev used a mix of charm and threats to test Western unity over Berlin. It notes NATO’s divisions and Soviet strength, contrasts Stalin’s and Khrushchev’s styles, and suggests allied resolve to withstand pressure without expanding manpower.

NATO Khrushchev Russia Stalin Berlin East Germany Kennedy Europe Eisenhower United States Defense McNamara

Veterans VFW plans August flag sale for Winchester

Letters from readers urge support for a Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars flag sale in Winchester and Frederick County during August, urging patriotism and flag respect across generations. The contributors critique perceived apathy toward national symbols and reference Eisenhower and Khrushchev discussions on Berlin and NATO.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Winchester Frederick County VFW

Markin Time Good and bad luck theme

A reflective snippet on luck bringing both joy and sorrow. It notes luck’s prized nature and its double edge, suggesting an alternation of positive and negative outcomes. The brief lines evoke a folk or moral tone about fate and fortune.

Use Deodorants on Feet As Well as Under Arms

Dr Burton H Fern explains body odor causes from skin glands and bacteria and offers home remedies including foot deodorants, medicated powders, and alcohol to dry glands. He notes odors rise with tension, menstruation, thyroid, and stresses hygiene, footwear, and washing.

Burton H. Fern M.D

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