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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1960

Page

4

Toils of Sin Echo From Daily Paper

A religious reflection cites Proverbs 5 28 noting daily newspapers reveal how evildoers are caught in the toils of sin. The text emphasizes moral accountability and social consequences shown in current press.

Capitol Hill Show Sets Stage for Partisan Clash

Washington week sees Democrats and Republicans trading barbs as Congress returns after conventions. Dirksen pushes civil rights bill amid partisan theater while President Eisenhower urges postal rate hikes and broader measures. Lyndon Johnson had arranged reconvening after the nominating events.

Capitol Hill Washington Congress Senate Dirksen

Resurrection belief fueled early Christian zeal

Daily meditation notes that the early church lived by the resurrection faith, not just Easter. It recalls the women at the tomb asking who would roll away the stone, reflecting on their concern since Jesus was laid to rest and how the story of Christ’s resurrection empowered devotion.

Jesus

Angels Roll Away the Stone Promise of Peace

By Ear L Douglass reflects on anxiety about life’s obstacles and the Easter miracle of the stone being rolled away. He urges trust in divine power to overcome fears, noting that human effort is limited while God’s angels remain ready to help and provide calm.

Privateer Battle Prolonged New Orleans Campaign Connection

Arm strong privateer raid at Fayal in the Azores delayed Cochrane’s fleet and aided Jackson’s New Orleans defense. Samuel Reid commanded the Armstrong against 400 British troops, with heavy losses on both sides before the brig was burned and the crew escaped to shore.

Andrew Jackson New Orleans Sir Edward Pakenham Old Hickory Jackson Alexander Cochrane Chesapeake Washington, D. C Jamaica Louisiana Fayal Azores General Armstrong New York Portugese Africa Samuel Chester Reid Armstrong Scourge Just Post United States John B.dabney Carnation Reid Dabney Robert Lloyd British West Indies Cochrane Ameri Ribeiro Lloyd

Quote of the Week President Eisenhower

President Eisenhower assures Congress that the nation's military power remains second to none and will be kept that way. The comment underscores defense priorities and national security stance.

Eisenhower Congress

Vacationing Smiths At Virginia Beach Amid Local Medical Reports

Dr. and Mrs. George Smith and daughters Leigh and Toni vacationed at Virginia Beach ten years ago. Jimmy Whiting had an appendectomy in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dr. Edmund Horgan of this city spoke on case reports at a Medical Society of Northern Virginia meeting where Dr. James Miller of Winchester served as president.

George Smith Leigh and Toni Virginia Beach Jimmy Whiting Winchester Memorial Hospital Edmund Horgan City Medical Society of Northern Virginia James Miller Winchester

Roosevelt signs Social Security bill amid ceremony

25 years ago in 1935 President Roosevelt signed the Social Security act amid ceremony. In Toronto Canada contracts were offered the Dionne quintuplets. Mrs Charles F Massey hosted Col and Mrs William S Woodruff of Shreveport Louisiana as guests.

Roosevelt Toronto Canada Charles F. Massey Col William S. Woodruff Shreveport, Pa

Staunton Chasm Grows. Fall Threatens Home Kitchen

Fifty years ago in Staunton residents faced a growing chasm after night detonations signaled ongoing earth collapse. The back of Prof. L Wilson's house widened with bricks from the south kitchen wall fallen and the frame end badly strained. City workers had already demolished part of an engine house overhanging a cavern and many locals evacuated.

Prof. L. Wilson

Soviet diplomats arrive in Cuba for new mission

A group of 11 Soviet diplomats arrived in Havana to establish the first Soviet diplomatic mission since 1952. Leading the team is Boris Kasantsev who will head the mission until the arrival of Soviet Ambassador Sergei Kudryatvsev.

Cuba Havana Boris Kasantsev Sergei Kudryatvsev

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