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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
4
Local newspaper masthead lists circulation over 55 000 and contact numbers for business and editorial offices. Subscription options include yearly, six month and monthly rates with a single copy price. National representation is Gallagher Delisser Inc in New York.
A published editorial defends President Johnson for backing naval action against Vietnamese attackers while criticizing his perceived slow response to urban riots in New York, Rochester, Jersey City, Kansas City, and Boston. The piece urges strong leadership and questions looting and violence as justice.
After a 44 day hunt the FBI found three civil rights workers dead in Mississippi. A pathologist confirmed they were shot to death. the paper condemns outsiders stirring racial strife while urging justice for the victims and a relentless pursuit of the killers.
The 503 foot Canadian Pacific freighter Beaverhill, bound from Montreal to London, struck an iceberg off Newfoundland but hours later reported no immediate danger and the coast guard said she was proceeding. Hugh R. Davidson named to Lehigh University Dean's List. 19 German warships sunk off South Dogger Banks per London reports. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson dies at the White House after a Bright's disease battle.
Earl L. Douglas cites Jesus expanding Moses circle to include everyone. A Spirit led life centers on love with no exceptions, applying to enemies and all humanity, urging statesmen, parents, employers, employees, and leaders to adopt this widening rule.
The article argues that Red China’s actions against U.S. ships amount to war and that President Johnson seeks a congressional resolution to authorize force. It notes U.N. Charter self defense, potential U.N. Council veto limits, and compares to Korea in 1950 53 with possible collective defense and U.S. unilateral action if needed. The piece questions why China acted now and asserts U.S. resolve across parties.
An explainer on hernia treatment notes injection methods fell from favor as unsafe. Modern anesthesia, sterile technique, and skilled surgery allow safer repairs even for older or high risk patients.
Readers reflect on political virtue and civic duty citing Eva Twigg and the poem God Give Us Men. The letter also notes a Lincoln Nebraska Capitol memorial plaque for Willa Cather with a reported quote and lines from Luther Markin.
HAL BOYLE reports veteran producer director Fred Zinnemann urges young talent to storm Hollywood while echoing how the industry has opened up. He recalls early odds, notes his slow pace, and argues cinema must reflect conviction and life’s many meanings.
A 10 day IQ quiz awards scores from 9 10 correct as Memory Genius 7 8 Very Superior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good. Answer prompts cover composers presidents ships windlass capital Montana lawmaker Bull Moose magnet in vacuum train robber penitent author lecturer Oklahoma governor and comparing teeth among dog man and cat.
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