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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1960
Page
4
A University of Michigan economics study confirms a large segment of the jobless are chronically unemployed. Interviews over two years show nearly two thirds experienced unemployment as the usual state, with some seasonal and others intermittently jobless. Education correlates with steadier work.
The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Inc. has purchased the N Braddock Street residence used by General Stonewall Jackson in 1861 62. Winchester City Council adds 20000 toward purchase and restoration costs as Jay Johns of Charlottesville leads preservation efforts.
The Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hostesses as the memorial house opens to the public by August 1. Local groups hope to display Jacksonian and Civil War relics in galleries run by the Historical Society and Memorial organization, aiding the Civil War Centennial information center goals. Russia and the U S exchange rocket statements highlight a missile parity and lack of disclosure, signaling a potential stalemate unless Moscow acts.
From The Star Files Ten Years Ago 1950 Lt. Robert D. Gee, US Navy, had been staying with his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Gee on N Stewart Street before leaving for duty in the North Pacific. Miss Oneda Kennedy of Washington visited with her aunt Mrs. P. A. Shenk. Misses Ruth Lovett, Ann Copenhaver and Bonnie Seal entertained in honor of Mrs. Shirley White.
A story recalls Toscanini listening to a distant broadcast where he winced at a flatted clarinet note. He alerted the conductor, who confirmed the mistake. Toscanini then asked to meet the musician, a young clarinetist facing trouble after the incident.
Miss Wilda Capper and Anne Snake visit Middle Springs Pennsylvania as guests of Miss Catherine Powell. Mrs. William Perrine and Miss Jane Mudd host a gathering in honor of Miss Virginia Anne Huntsberry.
50 Years Ago 1910 notes state senator Robert M. Ward and Mrs. Ward returned from Atlantic City. Ward resumes law practice with partner Herbert S. Larrick at Reuss Avenue offices. Miss Elsie Breitenback of Washington visits with Prof. L. A. Richards of Winchester at The Maples. Miss Frances Kremer stays home ill on South Kent Street.
Toscanini tells a gifted but technically skilled clarinetist that the music lacked heart. He analyzes faults and offers guidance with paternal warmth. The musician improves and remembers the advice as crucial to his success. Youth accepts guidance when offered with love and kindness.
A national observer faults the Democratic convention as undemocratic and controlled by a Kennedy picked clique. He argues the platform abandons basic principles and splits unity with the South over civil rights while Kennedy endorses the result, risking votes but claiming gains in the North.
Los Angeles AP reports the 1960 Democratic National Convention at the Sports Arena featured widespread viewer complaints about delegates talking, reading, and sleeping during speeches. Convention leaders blamed acoustics and audience distraction, noting the vast crowd and fierce TV coverage as contributing factors.
Fragmentary note urges consumers to buy deodorants and emphasizes urgent political appeals. It suggests driving safely while avoiding distractions and staying focused on immediate messages. The text reflects ad hoc directives and civic exhortations in a terse, promotional voice.
Daily IQ scoring from 9 to 10 correct shows memory genius 7 or 8 very superior 5 or 6 excellent 4 good Turn to page 2 for answers Includes ten questions on army hash marks Canadian size bonds and U S geography Ends with promotion for U S Savings Bonds emphasizing patriotic saving and national strength.
The piece explains that yellow is highly memorable and attention grabbing while blue fades from awareness. It notes color affects emotion and memory, with yellow persisting in recall and blue diminishing. It also mentions color perception's relevance to medicine and briefly addresses scleroderma with limited treatment options.
David Fahnestock an officer resigning from the Winchester Police Force thanks Chief Boyd for seven and a half years of fair and honest leadership. He notes the chief listens to all, supports the public, and deserves a long tenure as the city grows.
AP columnist Hugh Mulligan attacks pipe smokers while George Cornell a pipe smoker defends the practice calling the pipe an American institution. The piece lauds the pipe as culture’s bulwark, temperance, and thoughtful influence with references to Raleigh and the pipe of peace among tribes.
A terse verse by Luther Markin notes that deception hides in plain sight until time exposes reality. The lines imply trust misplaced and the eventual revelation of a hypocrite's actions.
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