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Daily Winchester newspaper details staff roles and postal status with publication date July 23, 1962. Subscription rates and national representation are listed for readers and affiliates.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1962
Page
4
Training Shortfalls Trigger Calls for Army Reform
Congress hears sharp criticism of the six month training program for new soldiers. Pentagon officials admit recalls during the Berlin crisis left 50,000 homebound draftees with insufficient specialty training, while six month trainees report time spent on basic chores rather than skills. The piece links this to calls for major reforms, citing the Billie Sol Estes case as a catalyst for reorganizing the Agriculture Department. It also notes a German astronomer’s view on space exploration and interstellar communication via radio signals, highlighting vast distances and the infeasibility of contact within a human lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Billie Sol Estes
John L. McClellan
Senate
Freeman
Kennedy
Virginia Delegation Resists Conventions Action At Chicago Caucus
At a dramatic Congress Hotel caucus the Virginia delegation refused to surrender its freedom of action under Virginia law. The convention proposal requiring delegates to support all convention nominees in writing faced stiff resistance. The Air Force investigated reports of flying saucer sightings near the nation's capital, amid concerns over unidentified aerial phenomena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Hotel
Chicago
Virginia
Air Force
Miss Bowly’s Homecoming After Montreal and Blowing Rock Visits
Twenty five years ago in 1937 Miss Nancy Bowly returned home after visiting Mrs. John T. Roddy in Montreal North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Beck at Blowing Rock North Carolina. Mrs. William S. Wheatley hosted a bridge party in honor of Mrs. Ernest Weldon of Claremont Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bowly
John T. Roddy
Montreal
N. C
C. G. Beck
Blowing Rock
William S. Wheatley
Bridge
Ernest Weldon
Claymont
Delaware
Luray to launch weekly newspaper backed by Roosevelt Party
Fifty years ago in 1912 Luray planned a new weekly newspaper to be published by H. G. Bradford and to support the Roosevelt Progressive Party in politics. Local figures H. C. Sheetz R. L. Gray W. B. Ryan and L. F. Cooper returned from Front Royal after attending a stockholders meeting of the Gooner Copper Co. Mrs. Mary Cochran and Miss Brownie Sampsell of Stephens City visited Winchester for a shopping day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
H. G. Bradford
Roosevelt Progressive Party
H. C. Sheetz
R. L. Gray
W. B. Ryan
L. F. Cooper
Front Royal
Gooner Copper Co
Mary Cochran
Brownie Sampsell
Stephens City
Winchester
Daily Meditation on Monogamy and Modern Marriages
Earl L. Douglas reflects on monogamy versus polygamy, noting high divorce rates and domestic tensions. He cites hasty marriages, money quarrels, career discontent, and too much freedom as challenges. He stresses mutual love respect faith and sacrifice as marriage foundations.
Kennedy errs in Medicare vote politics says columnist
In a Washington column David Lawrence argues President Kennedy mishandled public sentiment on aged medical care. He contends partisanship split Democrats and Republicans, calling the election a poor frame for the issue and urging a nonpartisan push for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Senate
Zanuck Sues Juliette Greco Over Articles
Darryl F. Zanuck files libel and slander suit against Juliette Greco regarding articles in Paris Match and The People about their past relationship. He aims to halt worldwide sales of the pieces while stressing no money motive and insisting the affair affected his professional efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl F. Zanuck
Juliette Greco
Miss Greco
Paris Match
the People
Mr. Zanuck
Zanuck
Zanuck recalls failed romance with Bella Darii and leg of Pajamas
Zanuck discusses his split with Bella Darii and egomania. He recalls her refusal to write about them and a jab at his sleepwear. He notes his Sulka pajamas and mask claims, defending them as common. The dialogue cites Gregory Ratoff allegedly urging to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella
Sulka’s
Mr. Zanuck
Markin Time We Unite Against Uninvited Advice
A reflective piece on unity and restraint, contrasting unsolicited guidance with invited counsel. It emphasizes shared purpose and mutual respect, urging prudent listening and collaborative progress without overbearing dictates.
Tender Care and Cleanliness for Home Bound Patient
Home care guide advises cheerful attitude and practical steps to manage incontinence at home. Use stacked linen, air cushions, and disposable underpads to prevent bedsores and odor while protecting skin with cleansing creams. Acknowledge patient as adult, provide dignity, and request the free booklet from Chicopee Mills for more tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicopee Mills
Worth St
New York City
Byrd Amendment Opposed Tax Break in Fire Damaged Equipment
The piece notes Senator Harry F Byrds stand against a tax credit for replacing fire damaged machinery with insurance coverage. It cites The Washington Post praising Byrds windfall opposition and frames his stance as notable in a climate of Capitol Hill favors. The commentary ends by calling the situation almost as notable as man bites dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Capitol Hill
Herbert Hoover
Post
Virginia
Letter to the Editor on Democratic splits and Burr Harrison era
The Winchester Star letter analyzes Democratic rifts after Col. Leedy's beer and wine platform stance and Burr Harrison's rise and brief tenure. It argues Robinson would not have faced Republican pressure, notes John Paul’s brief judgeship, Garber’s short term, and the Byrd opposition in a broader, cautionary political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Wampler Earman
Winchester Star
Burr P. Harrison
Congress
Robinson
Col. Robt. F. Leedy
John Paul
Garber
Democrats
United Democrats
Harrison
Seldom Seen Valley Mine Turns Abandoned Town Into Tourist Stop
In SELDOM SEEN, PA, an abandoned coal town hosts a sightseeing mine tour. Visitors ride electric train cars through the Seldom Seen Valley Mine to watch miners operate equipment. Hundreds tour daily. veterans explain the mine while workers produce about 80 tons daily for sale to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldom Seen, Pa
Valley
Ice cube heist hits Tucson motel ice machine
Thieves attempted to steal three tons of ice cubes from a Tucson motel ice machine. The loot valued at 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
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By David Lawrence
JFK
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Art Buchwald
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Markin Time
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U.S
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Mr. Marsh
Burr Harrison
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