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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1960
Page
4
A July 12 1960 page from the Winchester Evening Star notes it is aDaily paper with contact numbers for the office and news room. A scripture quotation from I John 3 1 asks readers to value being called God s children and reflect on life as a gift from Him.
The United States prepares a strategy to curb Castro influence in Latin America. The plan includes presenting Cuba to the OAS as a security threat, restricting Cuban embassies and travel, and possibly embargoing arms flows to and from Cuba while rallying regional support through a new economic aid program.
A meditation notes that humans have two main duties in life to know God's will and to do it. It explains that discerning God's will is complex in human affairs and requires earnest prayer for guidance on what is right to do.
A reflection urges calm listening for God's will. It notes that stating our problem to God clarifies the answer, though not always easy. Distractions from daily pressures hinder hearing, and the guidance remains rooted in love and charity.
Finance Committee Chairman J. M. Steck Jr. stated Richmond ended the 1949 50 fiscal year with a $96 500 surplus. The Park Theatre ceiling collapsed in downtown Richmond injuring 17 people. James F Byrnes won the South Carolina governor race.
In 1935 England France Czechoslovakia and Denmark declined to supply Ethiopia with arms and munitions. A British leader argued Italy's expansion aims alone should not trigger war in Africa. Mr and Mrs Julian Hammack announced the birth of a daughter with the mother identified as Mildred Cadwallader. Mrs J M Steck hosted a dinner honoring guest Mrs Pearson Hyslip, visiting Mrs Richard E Byrd.
1910 dispatches report opposition in the capital to Colonel John S. Mosby's ouster for age and inefficiency. Dr. and Mrs. Fred T. Hyde of Weston and Mrs. J. Newton Hyde of Boston visit Winchester to stay with Rev. Dr. and Mrs. John P. Hyde. Mr. and Mrs. David Smith spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Barrett of Cedar Grove.
The piece argues that being from the South creates an almost insurmountable barrier to presidential nomination, a handicap dating back to the Civil War. It cites figures like Byrd, Hull, Russell, Glass, and Williams as capable leaders constrained by regional bias and notes Northerners’ opposition to Southern candidates.
AP notes the 1960 conventions signal a shift to a younger leadership with JFK and Nixon likely to lead. It highlights renewed U.S. vs. Soviet tension, Cuba interference, and efforts to keep Africa and Latin America from communism amid a predicted decade of turmoil.
New York AP reports store window dummies struggle to keep faces straight as shoppers riff on fashion and frugality. Remarks reveal humor and irony about credit, marriage, and showroom life in a bustling department store scene.
A physician urges faith in treatment for premenstrual tension dysmenorrhea, outlining drugs to control pain and suppress ovulation, dietary tips, and avoidance of prolonged standing and vigorous exertion. The article notes ovulation timing via vaginal smears and basal temperature charts and mentions related medical and quiz content.
Sen. Stuart Symington pressed his presidential bid in Los Angeles denying vice president talk. Kennedy said no discussions with Symington and other possible running mates were named. DiSalle supported Symington for VP but said he remained a president candidate. Large delegation votes faded as Missouri caucus opened without withdrawal.
A letter praises Woody O'Hara and Wendell Dick for guiding 8 to 11 year olds in Winchester baseball with patience and no bias. The writers commend their fair play, sportsmanship, and inclusive approach, thanking them and hoping they continue their work for years.
In Melbourne Eau Gallie Florida the new city directory lists Gibson McVicker at 1308 Banyan Drive with occupation explorer. The cat’s owners Mr and Mrs James McVicker say Gibson’s exploring is limited to neighboring backyards and treat her as a family member.
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