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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1961
Page
4
Local edition of the Winchester Evening Star dated Wednesday December 27 1961 lists staff roles and publication details. It shows editor Harry F Byrd Jr and management, with subscription rates and national representation information.
Mary Baldwin College President Dr. Samuel R. Spencer Jr. told the Woman's Club in Richmond that a college enrollment crisis is exaggerated. He noted only about 25 percent of high school girls attend college and cited marriages and family finances as main barriers while urging solid education for women.
Daily meditation by Earl L. Douglas urges faith amid fears of atomic war and fallout. He argues Americans should arm while trusting in the Lord who made heaven and earth, insisting the motto “In God We Trust” belong on coins and hearts.
Fletcher Knebel notes that a town plans and labels its water supply system project as an electronic brain operation. The plan envisions a central “filtering man’s thinker” to manage water quality and distribution.
Pfc John Boyd stationed at Atterbury Air Base Indiana spends Christmas with his parents at their National Avenue home. Mr and Mrs Edward Jenkins host an informal gathering at Red Gate near Boyce. Miss Elizabeth Womeldorf nursing student at Columbia Presbyterian in New York visits her parents the Rev and Mrs G Raymond Womeldorf.
David Headley a Berea College student from Berea Kentucky was visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Boyd G Headley. Mrs J M H Clagett issued invitations for a New Year s Day party at her Clarke County home. James P Reardon Jr was honor guest at a stag dinner hosted by friends at Tokes Inn.
Fifty years earlier in 1911 the University of Virginia Athletic Association aimed to hire Percy Dalton as baseball coach. Dalton had previously performed well with Sandy Baker's Winchester team. Miss Gertrude Schneider returned to Washington after Christmas with her mother on Braddock Street. Harry M. Baker was elected Worshipful Master of the Masonic Temple Love Lodge No. 311.
ANALYSIS argues over Britain's role in the Common Market and U S trade aims. It notes Britain's balancing act between Inner Six and Outer Seven, fears of losing Commonwealth, and resistance from France and Germany. Also discusses neutral states, Danish entry, and the goal of a unified Europe amid Cold War tensions.
David Lawrence argues Western powers should consider cutting off trade and isolating the Soviet bloc as a leverage in the cold war. He critiques India’s Goa seizure, contends Gandhi like restraint is weak, and urges a transparent, global plan to compel Moscow without immediate war.
Dear Doctor letters discuss healing by edges, sinus drainage cancer risk, military doctors, honey cider drink for arthritis, and diet for varicose veins. The column reassures drainage does not commonly cause throat cancer, notes variable doctor quality in service, and offers cautious home remedies.
A reader quiz offers a 10 day plan with daily scoring bands from Memory Genius to good. It asks ten questions on lifespans, geography, animals, Arthurian lore, crop products, country sizes, terminology, military discipline, Daguerre, and nutrition. Answers appear on page 2.
James Marlow discusses how modern presidents, led by Kennedy, receive frequent foreign visits and conduct diplomacy personally. He contrasts past isolationist norms with postwar international engagement, noting Khrushchev’s influence on top-level talks and Kennedy’s hands-on approach.
In Kingsburg California authorities traced Genevieve Avalles to a Pacoima service station restroom after a citywide search. Joe Avalles his wife and their nine children were driving north when Genevieve went missing. The family reunited as officers coordinated the fix.
A brief religious reflection cites Genesis 1 31 stating creation was very good and holy. It notes sin marred the world but emphasizes God provided redemption from sin and restoration through faith.
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