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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1962
Page
4
Local Winchester paper dates January 15 1962 with editor names Barry Byrd Jr Eugene Miller and others. advertising and subscription details listed. no articles readable. Front page masthead shows daily except Sunday publication and mailing rates for Virginia and West Virginia regions.
The Mary and Elizabeth, famed wartime liners, face replacement as smaller ships take their routes. A peace-time aviation shift ends their era, while nostalgia lingers for British sea pride and memories of World War II.
Mrs. Walter D. Sloat, a resident of this city, marked her 104th birthday at Maplewood Nursing Home. The Winchester Water Department reported a 64 million gallon increase in water pumped in 1951 over 1950. The Colonial Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Charles Milton’s home for a workshop led by Mrs. Herbert Solenberg er.
1937 report notes Assistant Military Attache David Barrett informed Loyang embassy of failure to free 21 Americans trapped in Sinfu during the revolt. Mrs. Thomas Gibson spoke on England Under Edward VIII at Junior Century Club meeting. Mrs. Steck and Mrs. Arthur planned a Baltimore overnight visit with the Tweedys.
Fifty years ago in 1912 E. M. Houghton suffered severe head gashes after tripping on a sled left standing on the street. Edith Brown departed for Washington to visit Mrs. Guy Mason, wife of the White House reporter for the New York World. James Loy loaded his ice house with ice drawn from Hogue creek.
Earl L. Douglas urges Christians to maintain hopeful vigilance and expectancy for Christ’s return. He notes Jesus repeatedly commanded to "Watch" and emphasizes optimism about world peace and brotherly welfare under God’s eventual fulfillment.
The piece critiques Kennedy’s portrayal of Russia, arguing the USSR lags industrially, relies on slave labor, and suffers from bureaucratic waste. It contrasts Soviet infrastructure and output with U.S. gains in electronics and production, warning against inflated claims of Soviet progress.
ART BUCHWALD recalls a U S Trade Center Bourbon Showboat in London on St James's Street. Patrick Campbell and a public relations man discuss export challenges and public appeal, while sampling bourbon and debating its future in Britain. Campbell declares the drink delicious and plans to return with friends.
Dr Burton H Fern presents a health quiz on gallstones covering causes symptoms diagnosis and treatment. The article also poses ten general knowledge questions including poetry history aviation and science topics. It emphasizes that only a surgeon can remove gallstones and notes diet and vitamin guidance.
James Marlow reports on a GOP struggle to define its identity and program as the Bliss committee outlines a 19 point plan to revive the party. Democratic strength in cities is noted and figures like Nixon Goldwater Rockefeller are cited in the debate.
Fletcher Knebel notes Kennedy's foreign policy as Pollyanna like while Miller pushes firmer Republican stance. Sorensen appears on TV. Ed Murrow names a Hollywood producer as U S Information Agency chief. Census finds 16 million stay in birth homes. others move for freeways.
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