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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1962
Page
4
An old classifieds note lists subscription rates for one year six months and one month with pricing figures and distributor contact details. The notice references editors and business managers and provides mailing and subscription information for the Winchester publication.
Tom Wood Baldridge received a silver bowl from Shenandoah Valley Incorporated after a secret SvVI committee chose him for the honor. Friends describe him as energetic and fast talking, with a breezy, eager style that others find impressive and effective.
The piece argues for adopting Centigrade weather reports and metric measures across Britain, noting public inertia and cost but suggesting gradual acceptance. It profiles Tom Baldridge, praising his long service to the apple blossom festival and the community effort behind the event.
A. Bayliss radarman third class US Navy son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bayliss was serving aboard the heavy cruiser USS Rochester with the Navy in the Korean area.
Fear stricken tens of thousands cowered behind weakening levees or fled to higher levels as the yellow tide of the Ohio River rose to record heights. Property damage in 11 states was expected to exceed 300 million dollars. Troops were ordered to shoot looters and federal aid was rushed. Communities along West Virginia’s shoreline cried for help.
Fifty years ago in 1912 Patrick Dunn who had been ill with pneumonia at his Market Street home for weeks was reported to be much improved as residents noted his recovery progress.
Earl L. Douglas argues beliefs matter because they shape motive and conduct. Sound Christian action stems from firmly held Bible based beliefs that influence character, generosity, and moral behavior, often beyond conscious awareness. Behind every act lies a guiding belief, especially behind good acts.
Henry J. Taylor argues that rising taxes and debt threaten solvency as the Kennedy administration pursues peacetime spending. He warns Congress to lift the debt limit and demands clear, urgent explanation of fiscal policy to the American public.
President Kennedy delivered a sharper, more combative performance at a Wednesday press event, criticizing Republicans over the urban affairs decision and displaying detailed knowledge of government. He challenged a reporter over security- risk officials and noted his evolving stance toward party allies as Congress sits in an election year. His milk drinker persona closed the scene with a milk toast.
After the fire a still small voice is heard when one pauses from worldly concerns. The heart listens and realizes the boundless power available for the asking, inspired by I Kings 19:12.
A humorous quiz and diet suggestions advise eating rich foods with butter and sugar to gain weight. It promotes calories and says drinks and meals should be loaded with fats, sugars, and creams, plus extra vitamins and fluids, with a caution that the plan can be habit forming.
HAL BOYLE argues youth is best for trial and error in choosing a career. Parents press for early certainty, but flexibility prevents midlife regret. He praises America's diverse opportunities and warns against locking into a role for security.
The column satirizes Congress debating a five cent postage stamp and notes an inflation study showing costs of change. It also mocks military censorship proposals and cites New York electricians on Madison Avenue amid busy ads and a controversial three hour lunch debate.
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