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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1962
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists city newspaper pricing and mailing terms but the OCR results show broken figures and missing values for carrier, mail, and regional rates. The fragmentary data imply rates for national distribution and local subscriptions with unclear durations.
A 1925 New York Times Help Wanted ad sought a world heavyweight champion candidate with a million-dollar payoff, backed by sportsmen and named figures like Jack Dempsey and Ray Arcel. The piece argues boxing has sunk into racketeering, with promoters and Carbo clan ties, cheating champions like Patterson and eroding public trust.
The Star Files recalls 1952 births at Winchester Hospital, Charles Albert Bly born January 11 to Mr and Mrs Ted Bly. baby’s family note Ted Bly was born with two teeth. A blizzard paralyses Dakotas highways. Robert Barbour and Lucia MacClintock announce birth of a son.
Twenty five years ago in Indiana. In 1937 floods drove thousands from homes causing high property damage. James Cordon of Gray Gables Inn returned from Washington where he attended Roosevelt’s inauguration. Guests aiding Mrs. W B Obaugh with quilting for Pleasant Valley Missionary Society included Mrs. Charles Sencindiver Mrs. Fannie Sencindiver Mrs. Eva Smith and Mrs. C P Bailey.
Fifty years ago in 1912 D E Leatherman was elected president of the Southern Glee Club. George Joliffe served as booking agent while Mrs Thomas Shumate of White Post visited her ill uncle Burdell McGuire of Berryville. Friends Charles and Leslie Rosenbery, William Deavers, Arthur Armel and William Silman visited John W Armel at White Post.
Earl L. Douglas explains that prayer aligns desire with God’s will, clarifies true needs, and deepens discernment. He argues prayer also nourishes the soul and opens blessings, likening spiritual flow to irrigation where formerly arid lives become lush and fruitful.
AP reports John F Kennedy marks one year in office facing global dangers and domestic tensions. He endures illness and injury while guiding defense buildup, disarmament talks, and a growing Western unity amid crises in Cuba Vienna and Newark. He reshapes staff and methods, embraces informal White House culture, and uses live press conferences.
A year after Kennedy's inauguration editors nationwide offer mixed appraisals. Many praise his resolve and leadership on the Berlin crisis, while critics fault Cuba policy, NATO frictions, and domestic spending as the year ends. The AP survey compiles editorials from major papers across the United States.
The News editorial criticizes the administration as weak and inconsistent in forging foreign policy against communism and argues the New Frontier is pushed too far at home. It condemns excessive spending, lack of budget balance, and rising debt, urging dollar stability to restore world confidence.
A Bible thought urges believers to seize opportunities to do good unto all men. It states God’s people partner with Him to build a better world by living and spreading the will of God in daily interactions.
Dr. Burton H. Fern urges timely flu shots as epidemics approach. Describes influenza symptoms from mild to severe, cautions against rushing out of bed, and notes vaccines require time to confer protection. Encourages rest fluids and doctor consultation.
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