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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1959
Page
4
Local newspaper page fragment from 1959 contains masthead and staff credits for Winchester Evening Star. Includes editors J. F. Byrd Jr and H. D. Koontz with staff names and AP affiliation note. No dated news event readable.
The piece discusses Fidel Castro possibly toppling Trujillo in the Dominican Republic and spreading revolt across Latin America. It weighs risks of autocracy, Moscow influence, and the readiness of Latin peoples for self government amid drought, economic decline, and unrest.
This meditation reflects on sensitive people who suffer hurt feelings and provoke others. It argues thin skinned individuals should cultivate unselfish character and consideration for others to heal their hurt and grow a stable, broad mind and heart.
Belgians praised their king after a one month U S tour that softened his image, sparked warm welcomes in Brussels, and led to a wave of popular admiration unseen since World War I. Quips say his throne was saved by a trip to America.
A digest of the most interesting editorials culled from forty newspapers arriving at the office daily. The column surveys prevailing opinions, challenges, and policy debates shaping public discourse this week.
Indiana senator Capehart says it is very discouraging to see businessmen pay protection to corrupt Teamster officials. He urges tough federal action to end union racketeering as Congress fails to act.
The Star reports a Winchester prodigy honored in New York as Roosevelt hospital opens a $630 000 James I Russell Memorial Building named for the longtime surgeon Dr Jim Russell. Russell, brother to Harry K Russell and son of James B and Mrs Russell, served the hospital forty years. Also a Virginia Tech forage crop and pasture research gift of 125 000 from Paul Mellon of Upperville was presented at Middleburg. Chiang Kai-shek said war is the only solution to China’s communist problem and he would continue fighting until final victory.
1934 report from J. H. Meek in Richmond notes Virginia wheat growers protest alleged price discrimination favoring the Chicago market. Miss Helen Ritter travels to St Marys county Maryland for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Stuart H Edmonds. Nellie Rogers hosts a watermelon feast at Yorks Cabin Camp honoring Mrs Nelly A McFarline of New York City visiting Miss Margaret Amick.
In 1909 Orville Wright piloted the Wright aeroplane for five minutes and forty seconds over the parade ground at Fort Myer Virginia, landing with a birdlike touch. A dance for about sixty guests followed at the Lemon Fries home in Clarke County. The House passed a Senate joint resolution to submit to the states a constitutional amendment allowing an income tax, awaiting Taft's signature and state legislatures' response.
As Nixon opens the U S Exhibition in Moscow in ten days the site at Gorki Park looks unfinished with mud grounds and steel bracing around the aluminum dome. Soviet workers, aided by 75 American guides, toil amid hitches and optimistic promises of a successful display of American life industry and culture.
Four Cuban servicemen hijacked a Fidel Castro air force C47 with 17 aboard and landed in Miami to seek political asylum. They said anti Castro elements were amassing in Camaguey and that their mission carried rockets and ammunition. The quartet were paroled for a hearing while the pilot and 11 others returned to Havana.
A letter to the editor from a citizen describes the men's restroom at the courthouse as dirty and unsanitary. The writer urges the editor to take action and notes his wife from Winchester concurs.
In Pine Bluff a 15-year-old Black youth pleaded guilty to harassment by telephone. He was fined 200 dollars and given a suspended six month jail term, suspended on good behavior. The youth admitted making several calls and sending a letter to a white girl. a charge against his father, Dr. Cleon A. Flowers, for interfering with an officer was dismissed.
A brief note on common misspellings highlighting Negli gent and Negligible as often confused. It lists synonyms for Journey including journey trip tour travel excursion expedition and pilgrimage for reference.
Luther Markin stresses the need for courtesy at home amid calls for improved manners and respectful conduct in daily life. He urges readers to practice politeness in family and household interactions as a foundation for broader civility.
FAA to investigate reports of ground confusion during Pan American 707 emergency landing at Idlewild Airport as 50 000 spectators crowded the field. Port Authority says such chaos could recur while officials seek cause of landing gear damage and a safe landing.
Missoula authorities outlined a hunter’s disappearance and death after a wounded bear attacked him in rugged mountainous country northeast of Missoula. Sam Adams, 39, vanished October 27 while hunting with Ed Hodges and Colin Trusty. his gear and a bear’s tooth marks were found at a remote camp, and Adams fought the bear before succumbing.
HAL BOYLE compares youth then and now arguing modern children have more fun due to more toys and mobility. He contrasts grandpa’s chores and early mornings with today’s teens driving jalopies and dating early, concluding fun arrived later.
Dr. Bundesen reviews advances on JB 516 depression treatment Catron. Poquil for pinworm cure. Diabinese diabetes therapy pausing insulin. PAS TB dosing. a fluorescence antibody test for rapid virus diagnosis. and answers to questions on cervical dilation and hemorrhoid treatments.
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