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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1960
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star dated July 19 1960 features a religious and moral reflection citing John 2 10 about love and brotherhood. It emphasizes the virtues of love light and brotherhood as guiding principles for the times.
An editorial announces a National Trade Council committee to assess how to protect U S citizens abroad amid increasing seizures and detentions. It notes past protections have waned and cites Washington warns to Moscow over downed planes, urging firmer government action. It also reports FHA policy shifting to back individual investor mortgages to expand home loan funds.
The piece describes Tristan da Cunha as a remote South Atlantic island home to about 200 people. It notes English settlement by mariners and pirates who received wives from Africa, creating a small community on a mountain peak with a distinct English accent. The depiction emphasizes isolation and an unwelcoming climate and soil as perceived by outsiders.
The piece notes the island's primitive life and small population. A single Anglican clergyman acts as the central guide and moral authority for the community. Tourists visiting years ago heard his sermon about God bringing companionship where loneliness ends, leaving a lasting impression.
The article notes FHA rules allowing approved institutions to sell mortgages to individuals, who then pay principal and interest with a 0.5 percent institution commission. Private investors could see ~5 percent returns as demand rises, aiding homebuyers and construction. It also mentions a Soviet oil push affecting Western producers and Cuba opening a refining outlet, with India distributing oil products locally. Start Firing.
The piece surveys Kennedy family ties including his mother grandmother and siblings and questions whether the path to the presidency rests on more than age. It notes speculation about the young political figure and the broader kin network shaping his future.
Ten years ago in 1950 Little Clarence and Ellen Haymaker children of Mr and Mrs Russell Haymaker of Orchard Avenue were reported recovering from typhoid fever. Mildred Hartman hosted tea for Miss Patricia Frye. Mr and Mrs John C Digges of Berryville announced the birth of a son, the Mrs Digges formerly Miss Marjorie Jones.
In 1935 Emperor Haile Selassie urged Ethiopians to die for liberty, declaring it better to die free than live without freedom. Mr. and Mrs. W M Stickley Jr of Vaucluse visited Philadelphia for several days. Miss Bessie McNeer hosted dinner at Tokes Inn honoring Mr and Mrs C Parker Murray.
Mrs. R. Gray Williams returned from Green Spring Valley near Baltimore where she visited Mr. and Mrs. Loring A. Cover. Charles Keeler and family of Wichita Kansas were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Keeler near Minnie Wood. S. J. Hardesty of Albin was improving his property by building a granary and wagon shed.
In Los Angeles a writer blasts the present presidential nominating system as undemocratic. The piece argues voters lack real choice, calls for nationwide presidential preference primaries, and urges Congress to regulate the federal election process.
Speculation frames the next secretary of state as crucial amid rising Soviet and Chinese power. Kennedy would pick between Stevenson or Bowles, while Nixon’s choice remains uncertain. Herter likely exits, leaving the new secretary to shape U S diplomacy amid Congo Cuba and Africa challenges.
Clerks in the Metropolitan Budget Department faced a glitch in an electronic tax system that dropped the final digit on 80,000 personal property tax bills lowering totals by 90. The mistake was found before mailing, but taxpayers still must cover full taxes and paper waste costs.
Dr Bumlesen humorously argues most drivers operate with half their intelligence while behind the wheel. He cites insurance stats, notes multitasking in drivers, and urges full concentration when driving as traffic conditions remain risky. A question and answer section follows about water with meals and gas.
The excerpt lists a ten day IQ scoring quiz with daily results and a page 2 answer key. It poses ten trivia prompts about capitals, geography, history, and royal names including Kentucky capitals Frankfort Louisville, Dead Sea fishing, La Follette senators, Postmaster General succession, Missouri capital, Philippine governance, London's Big Ben location, Casena usage, last Greek alphabet letter, and prior British royal family name before Windsor.
Hal Boyle notes the shift from traditional bows to Western handshakes among Japanese elites and others. The piece outlines bow types, duration, missteps, and social signals, highlighting self humiliation as a social virtue and the etiquette dynamics in cross cultural greetings. Hal Boyle is on vacation.
Milwaukee readers get a peek at the annual cat show with a playful list of entrants including Tap-Toe Mambo of Veja Wolf gang's Wunderbar Cool Morning Black Pep-Purr Craz-E Z Angel Puss Karabee I'm a Lotus Silly Too Gorgeous Jo-Jo of Su-Ju and Shawnee Soap Suds.
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