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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star text shows a daily newspaper masthead with editor and staff, a business manager and subscription note. It includes a phone number 662-3424 and a national representative address in New York, plus rates by mail and carrier.
In a swift action the Indian government invaded Portugal's pocket colonies Goa Damao and Diu on the Arabian Sea coast arguing moral grounds while critics call the move pre election Communist maneuver. The piece notes long Portuguese rule and questions Nehru's stance and world esteem as debt issues touch the UN Congo crisis.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on Isaiah Chapter 11, describing the branch from Jesse, the righteous just ruler, and the peaceful future where predator and prey coexist. He notes the surprising divine wisdom behind the Saviour's humble birth and the hopeful growth it signifies through life and into eternity.
Quote from Population Reference Bureau Washington notes humanity took 200,000 years to reach 3 billion and warns that if trends persist, 3 billion more will be added in 40 years, reaching 6 billion by the year 2000.
A decade ago in 1951 the city saw slushy streets from rising temperatures as Christmas shoppers crowded downtown. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Ritenour hosted a Gold Wedding Anniversary for Mrs. Bray and Mr. Bray, honoring her parents. James Lee Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Miller and Randolph Macon College senior, was named in Who's Who Among Students.
Twenty five years ago in Akron Ohio five office employees of the Goodrich local of the United Rubber Workers staged a sitdown strike against the union. Bruce Shade arrived from the University of Cincinnati to spend the Christmas holidays. Mrs H K Russell Miss Frances Page Miss Virginia Russell and Mrs Joseph Massie returned after a visit with Mr Loring Cover in Baltimore.
Fifty years ago in 1911 Max Novick became a naturalized American citizen as Judge T. W. Harrison entered the decree in the Corporation Court. He called the moment his best Christmas present and took personal pride in the achievement. The Postmaster General ordered removal of black letter stamps from December 20 to January 3 to speed holiday mail. Miss Vada Virginia Coughill, daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Cougill, married Harry Lee Cadwallader, son of Mr and Mrs James Cadwier.
ART BUCHWALD recalls a pheasant shooting day at Burley-on-the-Hill England invited by Col. James Hansberry with John King. Eight guns managed 500 pheasants on a 6000 acre estate while a loyal dog Jane declined to retrieve birds not shot by the party.
Doris L. Yingst of VFW Ladies Auxiliary argues the United States should withdraw from the United Nations. She condemns U N actions in Katanga and warns of soviet communist influence and loss of national sovereignty.
The article urges moisture to ease sinus infections from winter dry air. It promotes steam in bathrooms, water intake, vaporizers, and nasal sprays with mucus dissolving detergents. It notes aspirin for pain, moist heat, and rest as aids, touting plain water as most effective.
Eugene Wyatt reports from Moscow on everyday life in the Soviet Union. He notes low rents and cheap services but high prices for consumer goods, the slow lines for basic foods, and the prevalence of state owned stands. He describes Gum department store, street markets, and the variety of prices for clothing, food, cars, and books.
The passage cites II Chronicles 34:30 where Josiah reads the book of the covenant found in the Lord’s house. It notes the Bible’s accessibility and urges regular reading to understand it.
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