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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1960

Page

4

New Test For An Old Doctrine

A San Jose meeting of Ministers from 21 American republics will probe Cuban Communist influence and test the Monroe Doctrine’s relevance. The session, opening today, weighs whether Latin nations will apply sanctions or other measures, needing a two-thirds vote. the United States favors collective action.

San Jose Costa Rica Fidel Castro Organization of American States United States Khrushchev Cuba Washington

Take It to the Lord in Prayer in Modern Struggles

An elderly revival hymn frames coping with troubles and psychiatrists acknowledge speaking to someone can aid. A recent newspaper tale features a bright twenty two year old graduate who, despite a pending job and future, faced unspoken, escalating concerns.

Unidentified man’s body found with stones in river

An unnamed man who vanished after a bridge leap two months ago was found yesterday weighted by a knapsack of stones. The note suggests guilt drove the tragedy and urges forgiveness and prayer.

Mosquito Attraction Linked to Diet and Serotonin

A Manila physician reports that mosquitoes are drawn to people who eat bananas and similar foods containing serotonin and norepinephrine. Dr. Eusebio Y. Garcia finds that these chemicals in the bloodstream attract mosquitoes, who lose interest when banana consumption stops. he notes lice and fleas may share this diet-based attraction and hints at broader biological implications.

Eusebio Y. Garcia Manila University College of Medicine Garcia

The Doctor Speaks on Aiding an Epileptic Seizure

A medical guide outlines calm steps to take during a seizure and aftercare. It warns against water, whiskey, or rushing to a hospital, and stresses maintaining composure to prevent triggering further episodes. The piece also covers grand mal, petit mal, and psychomotor attacks and advises on public prevention.

Wale Anaiaen M.D

How's Your I Q How to Score Based on 100 Questions

A compact quiz guide outlines a 10 day program with daily scoring from 9 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 good and provides page 2 answers. It lists ten sample prompts on topics from music and mythology to science and politics.

Old Kentucky Esther Juda Persia Isreal Venus Mars Buchanan U. S. Senate

Peaches Canned At Timberville Plant Amid Regional Harvest

Ten years ago in 1950 Ambergem peaches harvested on Timber Ridge began canning at the National Fruit Company plant in Timberville. A barn containing hay and straw burned on the P. H. Fixx farm northwest of Winchester. Frederick County farmers faced heavy rain early in the season and growing drought concerns.

Timber Ridge National Fruit Company Timberville P. H. Fixx Winchester Frederick County

Death of Will Rogers and Wiley Post in Alaska Crash

News from 1935 recalls the plane crash near Point Barrow Alaska that killed humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post after an engine misfire on takeoff. The machine reportedly went out of control and crashed from a 0 foot height with both men believed dead immediately. An army sergeant relayed word from Signal Corps station at Point Barrow.

Will Rogers Wiley Post Point Barrow Alaska U.S. Army Signal Corps

Finishing touches on 1910 Leigh Brothers post office

50 years ago in 1910 Leigh Brothers contractors completed finishing work on the new post office building which would be ready for occupancy early in September. An 11 year old, Harry Arrasmith, was kicked in the forehead and rendered unconscious by a farm horse near Albin. Jonah Tavenner of Albin visited town with friends.

Leigh Brothers Harry Arrasmith Clark H. Purcell Albin Jonah Tavenner

Powers Seen as Minor Figure in Spy Trial

In Mose the trial will cast Francis Gary Powers as a minor defendant while the Soviet case blames the U S government for sending him on the spy mission. The indictment released by the Russians at the start of the trial frames the United States as the true villain and uses the case for broad anti American propaganda. The United States has limited defense beyond tit for tat given Soviet spying activity.

Monroe United States Powers U.S. Government Washington Francis Gary Powers Mose Russia Eisenhower Norway Turkey Pakistan Christian A. Herter Richard M. Nixon U.S.S.R Nixon John Foster Dulles Dulles Sena

Historic Mt Hebron iron gates moved to Cork Street lot

In 1891 iron gates framed the main Mt Hebron Cemetery entrance on Boscawen Street. A few years later they were replaced by a stone gate house and relocated to the southwest corner at Cork Street, where they remain. The photo was sent by Oscar Harry, superintendent of Mt Hebron.

Mt. Hebron Cemetery Boscawen St Cork St Oscar Harry Mt. Hebron

Indictment Targets Eisenhower Aides Over Spy Flight

The document questions U.S. approval of Powers' mission and condemns Eisenhower and figures like Herter and Nixon for government policy. It also blames Dulles' brinkmanship and argues Powers confessed under pressure, while noting potential Russian defense strategies.

Lenient rules set for Farm Housing Loans

Farm Housing loan eligibility has been eased by David Headley, county FHA supervisor. Yearly gross income limits for applicant families are reduced while security and repayment history requirements stay the same. Loans may extend up to 33 years at 4 percent interest. Front Royal FHA office details and service area listed.

David Headley Farmers Home Administration Headley FHA Front Royal P. O Clarke Frederick Loudoun Shenandoah Warren

Sweet Memories Of Long Ago Home Repair Bill Found

A Newark New Jersey report notes an 1886 bill listing home repair costs. The carpenter earned 25 cents an hour, with four pounds of nails eight feet of pine board and 21 hours of work totaling 45.80 dollars.

Newark N. J

F. M. R Actor George B. Fisner Dies After Illness

George B. Fisner, 6, a former silent screen actor, died Saturday after a long illness. He was best known for portraying Christus in the film Civilization.

F.M Hollywood George B. Fisner Christus

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