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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1963
Page
4
The notice lists telephone contacts for news and business, names of editors and managers, and mailing information. It outlines subscription rates for in state and out of state readers and postage details.
The Star highlights highway safety debate with Forrest E. Jones urging action as Virginia tolls rise. A public meeting set for Feb 14 at James Wood High School to discuss grass roots remedies and enforceable measures.
A fragment discusses the uncertain start date of Valentine gift giving and notes scholars debate any link between saints named Valentine and the tradition. The text cites student folklore research and historical opinion on the legend’s origins.
The Star Files 10 Years Ago 1953 reports Communists threaten to seal off West Berlin if the Bonn Republic ratifies the European defense pact. Gen James A Van Fleet leaves Greece for the United States to retire. Byrd and Sen Robert Taft praised for contributions to good government.
In 1938 a strong Arctic gale doomed a rescue by dogs for four Russian scientists drifting on an ice floe near Greenland. A Russian dirigible crash preceded the failed effort. Meanwhile Dr. J N Hillman of Emory and Henry College was elected grand master of Virginia Masonry, succeeding C Vernon Eddy. The anti semitic government of Premier Octavian Gora resigned in Bucharest after six weeks, presenting resignation to King Carol.
Fifty years ago in 1913 J F Parsons a top socialist leader was arrested after an attempt to dynamite a train carrying three militia companies to the Paint Creek coal district to quell a wave of protests against the Webb liquor bill, substituted for the Kenyon Sheppard bill. The act targeted bootleggers and followed passage by the House.
Earl L. Douglas argues that medicine cannot heal disease alone and that doctors, while advancing medical truth, are instruments in God’s laws. He asserts revelations come through physicians and scientists and that influences beyond science affect healing, challenging purely scientific views.
A Virginia guidance counselor recounts Tom Taylor’s departure from school and highlights the looming dropout crisis. The piece cites national figures: 24 to 26 million youths entering the labor force, with up to 7% unemployed and 13% of 16 to 21 year olds out of work. It notes regional and state variance in dropout rates and previews next week’s discussion of causes and cures.
A promotional puzzle asks ten questions about US capitals leaders art cinema and history. It lists items such as three capital cities the Senate majority leader and the wheelbarrow inventor with hints and dates and requests readers to page two for the correct answers.
A brief religious reflection cites Romans 12 19b stating vengeance belongs to the Lord. It notes God reserves judgment and recompense, emphasizing human incapacity and divine sovereignty.
Minister Gilbert Grandval attended the 103rd birthday event for worker Ange Donnadieu. The party featured the question What is the secret of longevity and included remarks challenging longevity myths.
Letter from Mary Frances Rankin Western Union Winchester Manager discusses ideas for securing from the company. Fragmentary note suggests a collaborative column portion and editor's response.
A youth counselor urges safer driving and courteous behavior to reduce accidents. He warns against distracted and aggressive driving, calls for wider secondary roads, and advocates harsher penalties for DUI and fatal crashes.
Dr Harry J Johnson argues good health alone does not ensure life enjoyment. Sleep fatigue and tension affect well being and a doctor can help. He urges seeking professional help for emotional distress and notes psychotic illness may require hospital treatment. He cautions against overestimating the need for pets and emphasizes treating mind and body together.
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