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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1965
Page
4
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On its fifth birthday Echols was still visible in the sky, still usable. Five years ago Echol was a pioneer in space communications. The Berlin wall is four years old, a symbol of a double failure with about 200,000 East Germans fleeing to West Germany in 1961 before it went up. No successful society has to wall its citizens in.
Reflects on the 20 year span since Japan's surrender and the Cold War era. Notes missed opportunities regarding the wall, ongoing global problems, and hope in rapid change. Mentions decisive actions and future prospects, with a cautious tone about progress and outcomes.
Medical discussion on Meniere's disease causes and treatments noting inner ear circulation issues, age link past 60, and aggravating factors like smoking and alcohol. Treatments include antihistamines for motion sickness, niacin, water pills, salt restriction, possible nerve-destructive surgery, and ultrasound approaches. recurrence varies per individual with infections or head trauma triggering episodes.
A reader asks ten questions from a 100 question IQ style test with daily scoring hints for memory genius to good. Items include diastole and systole, erudite meaning, Revolutionary War treaty name, orange blossom state, Jutland war, vil lanelles, Hellenic adjective, Pharos of Alexandria, regional borders, and the year Nazi troops invaded Poland.
The Ford Foundation announces two grants to study anti poverty efforts under the Economic Opportunity Act. Questions arise about effectiveness reach and potential reforms or scrapping. Impartiality in a foundation led survey is debated as initial findings hint at major taxpayer financed political activity in some areas.
The speaker criticizes responses to perceived hardship and class background, noting that people who feel excluded react by lashing out. He argues the President’s statements shape perceptions and fuel a sense of grievance among certain groups.
The Star Files notes Lord Halifax disclosed a 99 year lease of British Western Hemisphere air and naval bases to the United States. Churchill told Parliament Britain could sustain the air war indefinitely as RAF bombers attack Germany. Also mentioned are fishing trip tales from Donald Weems and family, and Russian plans to move the capital to Moscow. American officials react to the Arabic torpedoing incident amid U.S. Germany tensions.
Earl L. Douglas offers a reflective meditation on boredom and self-awareness. A narrator challenges a presumed bore at a gathering, noting that a true bore often fails to recognize his own dullness and clings to a self-centered view.
Henry J. Taylor observes Geneva and six Swiss cantons showing strong local governance, low federal taxes, and frequent referendums. He notes a huge foreign worker presence, a vibrant press, and a national character rooted in self reliance and civic duty, concluding Switzerland stays closer to Jeffersonian principles than the United States.
The Peking Review accuses Cuba of fuelling Latin American unrest through Soviet backed guerrillas and a wave of violence. It cites 300 guerrillas in Guatemala and operations in Venezuela, Colombia, and other nations, calling for quick OAS and US action and renewed attention to the Cuban menace. The editorial notes 867 shiploads of supplies to Castro in two years via non Communist nations.
A Virginia Amateur Softball Association letter praises Winchester for hosting the 1964 and 1965 State Class A Men’s Fast Pitch Tournaments at Recreation Park. The note credits local leaders and many community groups for success, notes strong regional attendance, economic impact, and top-tier newspaper coverage by Russell Potts. It hopes to return future ASA events to Winchester.
Jim Thorpe, born in Oklahoma, became a legendary athlete of the early 20th century. While a student at Carlyle Institute he earned All-America halfback honors twice and scored 25 touchdowns in one season. He starred in the 1912 Olympic Games and later played six seasons of major league baseball.
The piece recalls how earlier generations faced hardship without machines and power and argues present generations must value their current technological hour. It frames endurance as a shared duty and credits divine timing for the moment.
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