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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1961
Page
4
The FBI reports 1960 crime totals reached a new high with a 98 percent rise over 1950 while population grew 18 percent. Murder every 58 minutes, burglary every 39 seconds, and a car stolen every two minutes highlight the year of rising lawlessness.
The Star Files notes in 1951 that Miss F E McNeal, daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Coates, is engaged to C Glenvil Whitacre, son of Mr and Mrs H L Whitacre. Pvt Tommy R Headley, son of Mr and Mrs Ollie L Headley, who joined the Air Corps July 5, is stationed in San Antonio Texas.
The passage notes William Penn as once the largest English landowner and owner of Pennsylvania. It recalls Penn’s imprisonment for debt despite vast real estate and uses the idea of being land poor to reflect on wealth and social status.
25 Years Ago 1936 Mrs W H Bush and sons Charles and Donald visited relatives in Loudoun county. Miss Lucille Pick of Baltimore stayed with Miss Mildred Boyce on North Loudoun Street. Mr and Mrs Ridgely White of Washington were guests of Mrs Frank N Hack in town.
Fifty years ago in 1911 Mrs James B Lovett of this city had been ill with fever for weeks and was reported improving in Garfield Hospital Washington. Mr N W Solenberger entertained Mrs Ralph Steele and two children of Washington as guests. I L Pugh of Whitacre led a fishing party to Coddy's Castle.
Earl L. Douglas reflects that few would swap their life for another's despite fame and fortune. He cites William Penn and George Washington weighing heavy money troubles and honors, warning not to meddle with divine plans or risk consequences.
AP reports signs of sustained economic progress amid Berlin crisis clouds. GNP rose to a record 515 billion dollars annual rate in Q2, personal income hit 416.7 billion, and durable goods sales rose, while new orders fell slightly. Homebuilding advanced to 1,374,000 units as mortgage loans rose.
Health note explains evaporation cools the body, the role of sweat, and when air cooling helps. It covers the need for salt and water, breathable fabrics, and avoiding dehydration. A quiz section on memory aims contrasts, with questions on literature, sports, and geography.
Francis Stilley relays readers letters about starlings snatching marigolds and petals from zinnias. Mrs. A W Thornton of East Longmeadow Massachusetts confirms the birds steal seeds and blooms, while Elmer F Korilla of Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey calls starlings the culprits and jokes about garden pest control.
Analysis notes how Kennedy and Roosevelt differ in style and inherited problems as Kennedy prepares a national security address. It contrasts Roosevelt’s bold, rapid banking actions with Kennedy’s cautious, Congress-facing approach and hopeful yet restrained momentum.
The Mexican government launches a program to turn over millions of acres it claims as illegally held by citizens of the United States and other nations. The Real Estate Co of Mexico and the Mexican Land Securities Co are cited as owners. they would be reimbursed.
A brief verse critiques habit and routine in politics with a playful jab at conservatism. The speaker notes that some people strut when clinging to the familiar, redoubling the idea that steadiness can resemble being stuck in a rut.
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