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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1962
Page
4
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The reshuffle names Gen. Lyman Lemnitzer as European commander and Gen. Maxwell Taylor as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Gen. Lauris Norstad leaving NATO. The moves signal trusted personal ties shaping the high command while Europe watches NATO policy, especially on nuclear arms, shift under Kennedy. A separate British student poll paints a tense view of parental control and behavior at home, questioning American family norms by contrast.
The government reports 2 200 new infantile paralysis cases the highest weekly total of the year. Through August 210 697 cases have been reported nationwide. A defense mobilization study notes 25 million man days lost in the steel strike impacting military production. Bruce K Nelson received a PhD in physics from the University of Rochester at its 102nd commencement.
Twenty five years ago in 1937 Ammi C Kelley was named commander of the Lloyd Williams Post American Legion in Berryville Construction began on a new bridge over Town Run on Cameron Street to carry traffic and pedestrians Mrs Rose Brown and her daughter Louise of Martinsburg visited Mrs Alice Carlisle at her home in Berryville
Fifty years ago in 1912 two dinosaurs were found at Jensen Quarry near Rock Springs. One skeleton measured about 65 feet and was destined for the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. Also reported: a Braddock Heights post office safe was blown open, with about $40 stolen plus $50 in stamps. Miss Eliza Diffenderfer hosted Miss Norma Gettier of Orlando Florida as a guest.
A high school girl sits between parents in church and judges a luxury fur coat worn by a wealthy woman. She later learns her mother sacrificed to provide for her, changing her view of her parents and reducing her bitterness.
United States keeps Peru’s military government under review. Past cases show Washington shifting toward recognition when a regime shows stability and popular support, while fearing revolutions could invite external interference or leftist influence. The issue centers on maintaining security and avoiding Monroe Doctrine tensions in the hemisphere.
James Marlow reports Congo politics rest on UN troops stabilizing a fragile Adoula government. Rich wartime interests and tax flows from Tshombe's Katanga shape finances, while central authority seeks stability amid ongoing tensions and potential explosive developments before year end.
The Congo face a weakened central government under Adoula with Katanga's secession and Tshombe's stance. Western powers fear anarchy or communist influence while the UN seeks $200 million in bonds and the U.S. weighs a $100 million share amid congressional divisions.
A reflection on James 1 4 urging patience as God refines lives to perfection. It notes that time allows the dross to be removed and believers become complete and lacking in nothing through His work.
Dr Burton H Fern explains prednisone and cortisone medicines can cause diabetes bone loss high blood pressure swelling and facial changes. ACTH injections may be needed after stopping steroids and routine checkups help detect side effects before serious trouble. Use requires prescription and careful handling.
A vintage quiz page outlines an IQ scoring plan over ten days with daily answer rates and a page 2 that provides correct answers. It asks geography and history questions including Newton Minow’s agency, Napoleon’s confinement islands, swan flight, Niagara Falls erosion, shortest US president, Demetrius’ trade, Mason Dixon line location, Caesar’s disease, A cappella accompaniment, and linseed oil origin.
Paris interview with Arthur Rubinstein at his Bois de Boulogne home reveals his wife as secretary and humor about performers. He discusses Picasso portraits, camaraderie among pianists, and fans who pursue him for lessons or discarded pianos.
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