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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1961
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star presents its masthead with editor Harry F. Byrd Jr and staff roles including H D Koontz as business manager and Eugene Miller as managing editor. The page notes postal classification and subscription rate details for national representation.
The Star argues the United States backs UN operations against Katanga and Moise Tshombe, provoking international criticism. It contends U.S. support fuels aggression against a pro Western province, risking Congo stability and aiding communism, urging policy reversal to spare anti communist allies.
A meditation on Spurgeon’s idea that God favors the humble and pure of heart. The piece quotes Luke 15 and contrasts self perceived righteousness with acts of charity. It emphasizes steadfast, self-forgetting love and mercy as the true measure of virtue, noting angels rejoice over compassionate deeds.
Vice President Barkley said he was hopeful a cease fire could be arranged in Korea by December 27. The Korean War remained quiet with only minor patrol clashes and hazy weather reducing aerial activity. A record low of five below zero was set.
The 1936 item notes flour price up by one dollar per barrel in two weeks and wheat at 1.34 per bushel in Winchester. Social rounds record luncheon guest Mrs. J. Gray Beverley with Mrs. John Downing of Front Royal, and Mrs. R. E. Byrd with Miss Margaret Byrd attending an Naval Academy ball hosted by Commander Joseph Dahlgren.
Miss Gertrude Marshall McCormick daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall McCormick married Thomas Marcus Reynolds at Rose Hill in Berryville the bride’s home Col R O Allen sold the Timberlake farm on 221 acres between Summit Point and Middleway to Alexander T Jones for 15000 Dr W J Whitlock and nephew sent an order for their herb indigestion remedy to a customer in England reflecting their growing reputation
The Ghent talks to end the War of 1812 stretched over months with American negotiators Gallatin Bayard and Clay facing British demands on Indian affairs and Mississippi rights. The 1814 treaty restored the status quo, avoided impressment debate, and signaled a new diplomatic link between Britain and the United States. Later, Winchester firms weighed in on a proposed Frederick County commercial storage warehouse.
A devotional paragraph reflects on kings seeking prophecy from Micaiah, noting that truth often pains and that people dislike harsh forewarnings. It argues prophets disturb complacent beliefs and condemn pride, urging openness to truthful judgment from spiritual messengers.
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