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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1965
Page
4
The fragment presents newsroom leadership and publication details with names such as Eugene P. Miller Jack F. Davis and Douglas B. O Connell, plus mailing and subscription mention in Winchester Virginia spaces and New York City addresses. It reads like a newspaper masthead card listing editors and office information.
The 83 year old Samsonite founder Jesse Shwayder briefly imposed a plant wide no smoking order affecting 3000 employees including the cafeteria and parking areas. Union grievance followed and the rule was canceled within hours. Smoldering controversy over personal preference and authority cited as reason.
Russia concedes two cosmonauts were sick last year while flying the first multi person spacecraft. The piece notes the human side of space feats, comparing American astronauts, ham sandwich anecdotes, and travel sickness as part of superhuman effort.
A bright fireball over parts of the eastern United States stirs public fear and renews interest in flying saucers. The Wall Street Journal notes renewed discussion while the Air Force originally called it an unidentified flying object and then remained silent, prompting commentary on public panic and government response.
1915 article notes a bear fed on a front porch at Andrew K. Riley’s home in Acton Heights eluded hunters. Winchester holiday traffic planned with 100 Greyhounds. Gordon McInnee sets a 100 duckpin total record at 12,446. Gregory and his orchestra slated for New Year at the George Washington Hotel. Shenandoah Valley National Bank to open a trust department in January. Friendship Fire Co bazaar ends with a record crowd, netting 700. Edwin F. Snider to join Shenandoah Valley National Bank as messenger. Clark Smith elected teller succeeding John J. Sloat.
The article analyzes teacher education levels and salaries across Clarke Frederick Warren Shenandoah Winchester, noting Clarke and Winchester lead in college graduation rates and salaries while Frederick shows progress in reducing substandard certificates. It highlights dropout rates and urges officials to use data to strengthen local schools.
A column argues widespread public fear over acquittals in murder cases tied to racial tensions. It criticizes incitement, civil rights protests, and Supreme Court critiques, warning biased juries endanger justice and urging education and consistent punishment for murder regardless of race or background.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on the biblical opening and the apostolic view of Jesus Christ. He describes Jesus as a humble carpenter and teacher who performed miracles, was crucified, and rose again, stressing his eternal nature and promise of eternal life to followers.
Hal Boyle playfully suggests gifting books for various friends. He notes books serve odd uses from insomnia cures to reaching high shelves and provides humorous pairings of titles with well known figures like Nixon, Johnson, Graham, and Goldwater. The piece reads as light satire on gift selection.
A mother describes her five year old son born with abaptonuria, a rare metabolic disease causing dark urine on air exposure or drying. The condition is hereditary from enzyme absence, with no current treatment and limited dietary impact. The article also includes medical Q and A on allergies and stuttering.
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