Polaris and Polaris era threats and sea power analysis
The column discusses Khrushchev’s likely demands before a new U S presidency and the role of Polaris missiles as a sea based deterrent. It argues the United States may avoid land bases, expands defense perimeter, and notes the need for cautious driving and safety. It also touches on Northwest Passage relevance and a tongue in cheek note about mentally unbalanced sharks.
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United States
Khrushchev
U. S
Russia
Washington
West
Kremlin
Confederate Companies from Berkeley County in the Civil War
Berkeley County Virginia sent five complete Confederate units including Co. D and Co. E of the 2nd Virginia Infantry and Co. B of the 1st Virginia Cavalry among others. Officers for each unit are listed with captains and lieutenants at the time of enlistment.
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Berkeley County
Virginia
Berkeley
Va. Inf
Stonewall Brigade
Berkeley Border
G. N. Hamond
William K. Light
William T. Nell
Bat. Va
G. W. Myers
George Wells
Henry Murray
Submarine Seadragon Traces Amundsen Route Again
The U S submarine Seadragon follows the historic path once carved by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, reproducing his voyage underwater with notable precision after decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Roald Amundsen
Sermon On The Mount Analyzed As A Mountain Preaching
A preacher asks why Jesus delivered the Sermon On The Mount atop a mountain. The mountaintop setting signals a message for those who truly mean business and reject weakness prejudice compromise and self centeredness. The reflection notes the call to distinct moral seriousness.
Plane crash near Cairo kills 55 including 23 Americans
The Star Files reports a Cairo area plane crash that killed 55 people, among them 23 Americans. A Winchester milk market order from the State Milk Commission set buttermilk and skim milk at ten cents a quart retail. Mrs. Anna Hill Vetters, Winchester welfare superintendent, attended a UVA administration workshop.
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Cairo
Egypt
Winchester
State Milk Commission
Anna Hill Vetters
Winchester Department of Public Welfare
University of Virginia
Social notes from Cape May and nearby towns
1935 social column notes Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Field vacationing at Cape May New Jersey. Miss Virginia Cover Russell hosts guests Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey of Nashville Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Huntsberry and Mr. Frank Gearing depart by motor for Linden Indiana for a week.
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Arthur M. Field
Cape May
N. J
Virginia Cover Russell
Jack Bailey
Nashville, Tenn
Walter FE. Huntsberry
Frank Gearing
Linden
Ind
Taylor Hotel on North Main Sold to Shirley Carter
1910 notice reports the historic Taylor Hotel property changing hands from Miss Etta B. Robbins to Shirley Carter on North Main Street. Aillen de C. Mueller, renowned dancing master, visited town to organize a local dancing class. Miss Elizabeth Ebersole hosted Miss Emma Yingling of Baltimore as a guest.
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Taylor Hotel
North Main Street
Shirley Carter
Etta B. Robbins
Aillen de C. Mueller
United States Naval Academy
University of Virginia
Elizabeth Ebersole
Emma Yingling
Baltimore
Sermon on the Mount Calls for serious seekers
The passage argues that true truth seekers follow Jesus to the mountain for his greatest teaching. It refutes indifferent faith and asserts that living the Sermon on the Mount requires all truth and grace found in theology. It notes the mountaintop message is difficult, not easy.
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Jesus
Southern shift strengthens GOP influence in presidential race
In a northern and southern realignment, the South shows growing Republican alignment on states' rights and decentralization. Eisenhower and Nixon are cited as shaping this trend, with economic and political factors ahead of segregation issues. Pinball raids end at Athens hospital therapy program.
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Texas
South
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Nixon
Supreme Court
Thomas Jef
Ferson
Madison
Hamilton
Republican Party
Congress
National Democratic Party
Kennedy
Aflcio
North
Athens, Ohio
Department of Liquor Control
Thomas Clark
Death and mausoleum tale from late 1902 snowstorm
An oral purchase agreement spanning two years ended with a man’s death in March 1902 and burial during a fierce snowstorm. The mausoleum likely dates to summer 1902, though no date is inscribed. Photo provided by Miss Sarah Tanquary to the Star.
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Bably
Sarah Tanquary
Doctor claims EEG tests may stop jet plane accidents
Dr Herman N Bundesen explains electroencephalography or EEG can identify pilots with low stress tolerance, reducing jet accidents. He cites 1956 Air Force data and three pilot groups showing brain-wave changes correspond to flight performance and safety, suggesting selection before flight hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
Air Force
Oslo
J.C.C
Ban on Lady Sports Fans Divides Men in Apathy Drives
HAL BOYLE surveys a rising male call for sex segregation at sports arguing women fans upset traditional viewing. Quotes from anonymous male fan perspectives depict women as know-it-alls who scream at games and cheer for the bull not the matador, fueling a debate on fan dynamics and equality.
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Mickey Mantle
Casey Stengel
Freud
Mexico
Bull
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East 44Th Street
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New Jersey Fisheries Laboratory
Everard K. Meade
The
Hedgesville Company
Raleigh T. Colston
David Manor
the Wise Artillery
E. G. Alburtis
James S. Brown
George W. Murphy
James Witherow
Jame
Earl L. Douglas S
Come
Little Dogie
Ces
Byrd
American Bar Association
Rouss
Charles Broadway
Mt. Hebron
Doctor
I.Q
India
Canada
Australia
Niagra Falls
U.S
Columbus
Raleigh
John Smith
Hal Boyle
New York
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