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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1962
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates and mailing information for Winchester Evening Star. It shows prices for one year seven dollars, six months four dollars, one month one dollar, outside Virginia and West Virginia adds one dollar for annual postage, with names of staff and publication offices.
Secretary Korth warns that protecting the American coast from submarine launched missiles is a staggering challenge. Nike Zeus may help by late 1964, but SAC bombers and Polaris submarines remain key. A Navy anti submarine panel has debated the issue amid high stakes and surprises in life.
A London pathologist suggested derbies as safety headgear for pedestrians in the United States. She noted the derby was created 101 years ago by the Earl of Derby to shield riders from branches, but argued football helmets offer far greater protection for pedestrians struck by cars.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company designated Miss Rebecca Grant as honorary fire chief to represent the company in the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Parade. John C. Cross with Berryville police Chief Frederick Baker helped destroy over a thousand pounds of marihuana found growing on a Berryville area farm. Thomas F E Franklin USN, son of Mr and Mrs A L Franklin of Stephens City, completed boat training at Bainbridge Naval Training Center and awaited orders for sea duty.
Twenty five years ago in 1937 a shell from near Shanghai hit the American cruiser Augusta, killing one sailor and injuring 18. In Nanking the U S Embassy and American residences were hit during a twilight raid by fourteen Japanese bombers. Locally Mrs Ida Lycett hosted G A A members at her Ridgeway West Virginia cabin picnic.
New York authorities suspect a Chinese smuggling ring operating across the Canada US border. The Virginia Woolen Company undertakes major improvements at its eastern city plant. James Ward Rogers, an American elephant poacher and ivory trader, is killed by British forces in Central Africa after years of pursuit.
The meditation questions self deception and moral honesty urging readers to face truth about themselves. It argues most people hedge the truth and shift blame to others including God or circumstances. It suggests dishonesty contributes to unhappiness and urges sincere self examination.
Washington pundit notes liberals are silent as Senate inquiry into George Humphrey, ex secretary, unfolds. He defends Hanna Co. and nickel contract, asserting government gains and tax revenue while critics question integrity amid partisan commentary.
Parents of 9 year old Martin McKinney sue Dr. R G Tromly for 300000 in Dallas 14th District Court claiming fatal July explosion in anesthetic equipment during a tonsillectomy at Methodist Hospital. The boy died from inhaling flames.
Advice column urges quick acne treatment for a 16 year old with guidance on skin care diet and hygiene. Recommends warm soaks light scrubbing and gentler soaps while avoiding irritants and certain foods. Includes a quiz section with 10 questions and scoring.
Patriarch Paul Meouchi of the Maronite Church will visit the United States for the first time, meeting President Kennedy in Washington and touring cities including Los Angeles Chicago and Cleveland. He plans to dedicate a new Maronite seminary in Washington on arrival around August 25.
James Marlow argues the Kennedy Eisenhower approach of avoiding anger and mudslinging yields personal popularity but unclear party gains. He notes Eisenhower’s calm, non confrontational style contrasted with Roosevelt and Truman. The piece questions whether such restraint defines a great presidency and hints at Kennedy’s responses.
A discussion of how presidents use restraint vs direct action, comparing Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower. It notes voter support for presidencies and parties, Kennedy’s early challenges, and a historian poll rating Roosevelt high and Eisenhower near the bottom among 12 presidents, with Grant and Harding rated failures.
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