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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1961
Page
4
July 12, 1961 Winchester item notes a Jefferson County court set to hear a civil matter on July 30 with local officials and attorneys scheduled to appear. Proceedings involve familiar regional entities and potential rulings affecting residents. The brief provides no names beyond generic references to court actors.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad plans to restore the Civil War era locomotive General, famous from The Great Locomotive Chase, and operate it on its historic route. The General, on display in Chattanooga since 1891, will be moved to shops, rebuilt, and steamed again, highlighting a centennial war legacy.
Washington debates adding a neutron bomb to the U S arsenal amid Khrushchev style rhetoric. Proponents argue it offers a clean weapon that kills without destroying buildings or causing long lasting fallout, while opponents warn of an arms race if the Soviets proceed. Consensus trends toward inclusion.
In a fragmentary read, the piece discusses backyard barbecues as a social rite. It contrasts traditional gender roles with evolving practices emphasizing technique, spice blends, and meat cuts. The tone hints at a growing interest in culinary craft beyond mere grilling.
West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt says the city must face the future. He asserts this stance will make the Communists nervous.
The cease-fire talks were suspended until the Reds allowed newsmen into Kaesong. An allied convoy turned back after reporters were halted at the location. Harold G. Potts elected commander of the Lloyd Williams Post American Legion in Berryville. A freak flash fire damaged a Staunton kerosene storage tank injuring three workers.
25 Years Ago 1936 reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Denver Newlin, Kenneth Wesley Newlin, with Mrs Newlin formerly Miss Margaret Nelson. Wilbur Sibert and Lawrence Miller spent a week camping in Fort Valley and the Waterlick VA government reserve area. Temperature exceeded 108 degrees for the third straight day in Winchester.
Fifty years ago John W. Larrick of Chambersville was a surgical patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital with attending Drs Love Swimley and Stuart. Local banks reported resources: Union Bank of Winchester 303,964. Shenandoah Valley National Bank 1,976,784. Farmers and Merchants National Bank 1,251,227. Mrs Katharine Grant of Brucetown visited the Rev Harry Myerley and Mrs Myerley of Springfield West Virginia.
A Chinese immigrant to the United States donated the largest church mission contribution on record, totaling one million dollars. The donor suddenly appeared at the headquarters and urged denominations to support the church and its overseas work amid ongoing sacrifices and gratitude questions.
Earl L. Douglas laments a quiet ingratitude in national life. He notes sacrifices by leaders like George Washington, soldiers in battle, teachers in classrooms, and parents whose deep gifts often go unappreciated until after death, urging renewed awareness.
Washington reports confirm Soviet supplied MIG warplanes to Castro regime in Cuba. The issue highlights a possible Moscow backed military foothold in the hemisphere and questions U S policy as Cuba remains 90 miles from the United States. The Kennedy administration has yet to decide a definite Cuba strategy amid growing Soviet aid and no Cuban elections.
HAL BOYLE recalls a Sicily battle vignette as Brig. Gen. Maurice Rose halts a German surrender to test a prisoner’s warning. A 90 mm gun prepares to fire and two gunners test the lie, then rifles crack and an American shell ends the threat. The column advances to Palermo with the unit intact.
A dialogue between Doubting Thomas and a doctor discusses routine health checkups. The doctor says a thorough examination takes one to two hours and can reveal hidden cancer, kidney trouble, glaucoma and other chronic diseases, helping head off complications even if prevention is imperfect.
Washington AP notes Secretary of State Dean Rusk differs from John Foster Dulles with a calm, academic approach under Kennedy. Dulles used bold, belligerent style, while Rusk favors careful analysis and allied negotiations. observers see potential toughness emerging in dealings with allies and the Kremlin.
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