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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
4
Daily newspaper page from Winchester Virginia dated Saturday August 15 1964 includes staff names Jack F Davis Eugene Miller and circulation details. It lists subscription rates and advertising copy and mentions independent motor route dealer.
Fragment shows pricing options for subscriptions with annual, six month, and monthly rates but text is garbled. Key figures include 9.50 for annual, 4.25 or 4.00 for six months and monthly respectively, plus references to advance payment terms.
City playground supervisors went on a five day strike calling for higher pay. 335 of 508 recreation centers were largely unmanned, risking child safety. The walkout ended with raises up to 1.30 dollars an hour for those with two summers’ experience and return to work.
From The Star Files 25 Years Ago 1939 Mrs C A Nelson Mrs A C Oates and Gordon Nelson left for Newport News to spend several days with Mrs C F Trenary Mrs E B Sartelle hosted Circle No 1 Braddock Street Methodist Church with Mrs H Clay Manuel leading the circle Mr and Mrs Howard Riley spent several days at Colonial Beach
The Belgian legation in London reports German cavalry and a mixed brigade repulsed near the Meuse at the Dutch border. German forces at Diest are said to have suffered heavy losses. Czar Nicholas pledges Polish home rule but loyalty to Russia. White Star liner Celtic brings 155 American war refugees to New York, among them H H Westinghouse with wealth unable to aid him abroad.
A devotional essay argues that the Bible portrays man as created in God's image and likeness. Despite sin, the divine element remains, guiding character growth and salvation as people strive to live out the Spirit in daily life. The piece emphasizes the divine origin of all people and hopeful transformation.
The article discusses Robert Kennedy possibly running for the U S Senate in New York or Massachusetts depending on Ted Kennedy's recovery from injury. It notes Kennedy’s options, party dynamics, and potential impact on state leadership and GOP opposition if he seeks the New York seat.
A letter from Robert Conrad Kirkland, secretary for Historic Winchester, argues for public discussion of preserving old buildings as the city modernizes. The group rejects secret deals and urges public hearings and voluntary meetings to balance private enterprise with community heritage.
The Padang of the South Shan states shape women’s necks by forcing long metal collars from early childhood. The collars progressively elongate and dislocate the neck, and removal would leave wearers unable to hold their heads up.
A short verse by Luther Markin warns that having four and spending one more leads to trouble while five spent down to one leaves you needing a purse. The piece uses simple arithmetic imagery to convey financial caution.
By William S. White a respected columnist argues a profound clash between Congress and the Supreme Court over judges increasingly shaping political outcomes. He warns that a June ruling on apportionment endangers checks and balances and urges Congressional restraint or constitutional amendment to curb judicial power.
A compact reflection quotes ideas on testing and educating minds versus morals. It contrasts Roosevelt’s warning about educating men without ethics with a warning about societal menace.
A pregnant Mrs H suffers jaw pain linked to an overgrown lower left wisdom tooth that grew higher than the adjacent tooth. Dentists reshaped it to prevent tripping against the upper molar, with relief until extraction. A note discusses continual eruption causing similar TMJ symptoms.
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