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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1961
Page
4
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The Virginia Cavaliers face a tough path after Bill Elias, named ACC Football Coach of the Year, finished 4 6 in his first season. Alumni pressure grows after an upset loss to North Carolina despite a prior win over Maryland.
Discussion grows on giving the President power to impose price and wage controls and rationing after a nuclear attack. Kennedy is expected to seek authorizing legislation when Congress returns in January, with support and opposition over scope and constitutional basis.
The meditation notes that Handel shifted from operas to oratorios and became renowned. It argues failure often signals a new path and cites Lincoln's defeats. perseverance and renewed effort can lead to greater achievements. It urges embracing failures as preludes to success.
Ten years ago in Harrisonburg a 225 pound black bear was trapped in an alley near Court Square as bears fled mountains in search of food. Police Sgt Manuel Trenary and Officer Clarence Leake captured the animal.
25 Years Ago 1936 reports Rev. C. E. Seastrunk named secretary of the Frederick County Ministerial Association. Emily Harrison of Ventnor New Jersey became the bride of Harry T. Denton of Winchester and local representative for a national baking firm. Mrs. Charles R. Anderson visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bailey in Romney West Virginia.
Fifty years ago in 1911 a famous Clarke County mansion called Frankford, owned by the McCormick family, was destroyed by a fire at an early hour. The local power plant company announced plans for major changes at the Millville plant expected to boost value to over a million dollars. Miss Pearl Cooper of Ridgeway traveled to Broadway Virginia for two weeks to visit relatives.
President Kennedy argued for free elections and warned Castro’s Cuba about a one party system. Castro vowed to lead Cuba into communism with a restricted membership, narrowing ties with the United States as Cuba backs Latin American revolutions.
AP reports Harrison Yuille, 36, of Narnia in Campbell County, died yesterday when his car crashed into a power pole and knocked loose a 7,200 volt line, electrocuting him as two passengers were taken to Lynchburg hospital in satisfactory condition.
Dr Burton H. Fern advises washing boils with soap and water and using germ-killing solutions to prevent spread. He warns fingertips carry germs and explains steps to treat boils and avoid infection, followed by a broken care section on scoring questions and a closing note from Luther Markin.
A brief devotional note cites II Chronicles 14 11 urging reliance on the Lord over military power. It asks readers to choose between God’s side and the majority and to question whether strength comes from faith or force.
The Pearl Harbor attack of December 7 1941 is recalled as the nation nears the 20th anniversary with focus on the Arizona losses. The text notes 1,102 men died aboard the Arizona and describes the broader devastation across ships, oil fires, and the shock to U S preparedness as war began.
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