Winchester Evening Star readers long for liberty and law
The 1959 edition of the Winchester Evening Star notes editor and staff details, subscription rates, and aims to print local news with Associated Press content. A biblically themed reflection quotes James 1 25 and explains that great souls graduate from the letter of the law to its spirit through love.
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Winchester Evening Star
Hi. F. Byrd, JR
Hl. D. Koontz
Rufus Josey
Mohawk
Gallagher-DeLiser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
Winchester
New Age For The Air Force
The Air Academy at Colorado Springs graduates its first class of 207 cadets marking a milestone for a distinct officer corps. Cadets complete a compressed five-year curriculum in four years, with 48 credit hours of military airmanship and a full liberal arts schedule shaping the future Air Force leadership.
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West Point
Annapolis
Air Academy At
Colorado Springs
Rockies
New Academy
Air Force
Rhodes
Oxford University
Pete Dawkins
Falcon
Goats as Weather Prophets In Roseburg Oregon
In Roseburg Oregon wild goats roaming Mount Nemo forecast sun and rain for locals. When the herd retreats to caves rain is expected. Professors at Oregon State College study the goats as ruminant barometers. Until findings are released a city hall goat installation remains premature.
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Roseburg
Oregon
Mount Nemo
Mont Nemo
Oregon State College
Muzzle on Greyhounds Reflects Universal War Impulse
A meditation compares muzzling racing dogs to creating a United Nations muzzle for humanity. It argues fear and economic concerns curb war, yet belligerent tendencies persist, making restraint necessary though imperfect.
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United Nations
Clarke and Warren Team Up for Stronger County Education
Clarke and Warren counties join in a cooperative effort as 14 of the 73 Clarke County High School graduates come from Warren County. The two counties unite to weather a school crisis, aiming for long term benefits and stronger academic ties.
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Clarke County High School
Warren County
Clarke
Warren
Editorial Digest: Highlights From Forty Newspapers
A digest of editorial selections from daily incoming newspapers outlines key topics and perspectives. It frames national issues, policy debates, and public interest discussions shaping the public conversation across regions.
Family Group Gag Reveals Household Humor
A New York Times snippet presents a father describing a three member family Nobody Everybody and Anybody Who's Anybody. When disputes arise the daughter leads with Anybody who's anybody knows that while the wife asserts Everybody knows that and the father hears Nobody believes that these days.
Grasshopper Plague Threatens Grain Belt In 1949
The Star Files recalls a 1949 alert as a new grasshopper plague loomed over the grain belt. An aerial task force departed Sheridan Wyoming carrying hopper poison to battle the infestation. Midshipman Brayon Minnigerode of Annapolis visited his Amherst Street home. Mr and Mrs Willie Dodson announce the birth of twin daughters with Mrs Dodson formerly Susie Nickelson.
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Sheridan
Wyoming
Hoper
Brayon Minnigerode
Annapolis
Amherst Street
Willie Dodson
Dodson
Merly
Susie Nickelson
Speedball League Organized at City Athletic Club
In 1934 a Speedball league was formed at the Men's Athletic club room on West Boscawen street. Jack Widmyer became president and Taylor Simpson secretary. Tommy Carroll, a noted bank robber, was killed near Waterloo, Iowa, during efforts to quell Dillinger's gang. William McGuire, a UVA medical student, visited town with his father Dr. H. H. McGuire.
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West Boscawen Street
Jack Widmyer
Taylor Simpson
Tommy Carroll
Waterloo
Iowa
John Dillinger
William McGuire
Medical School
University of Virginia
H. H. McGuire
Winchester Team Keeps Winning Start, 1909
A Harrisonburg Times reprint notes Winchester’s baseball team began the season with strong wins. Miss Helen Newell of near Stephens City visited her aunt Mrs. James Ridings at her home in the area.
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the Star
Harrisonburg Times
Winchester
Helen Newell
Stephens City
James Ridings
Editor Mourns the Passing Of Old Winchester House
A Winchester Virginia observer laments the demolition of a two hundred year old settler’s house at South Cameron and East Cork Streets. He recalls its hand hewn logs and earth plaster, praising its craftsmanship and urging preservation as a link to America’s early history.
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Winchester House
South Cameron
East Cork Streets
Winchester
Virginia
Front Royal
Cameron
Richmond
la Guardia
le Boruget
Retiring General Hailed Into Big Defense Post
On retirement a general receives a cryptic call and becomes president of Convair with a 75 000 salary plus a 25000 bonus, later 30 000 as consultant. The move follows a pattern under investigation by Rep Hebert seeking how top officers obtain high paying government related jobs. Symington and Johnson question munition lobbying and post service employment links.
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James Marlow
Washington (Ap
California
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Uncle Sam
Congress
London B. Johnson
Texas
Senate Democrats
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Air Force
Truman
Symington
Hebert
J.T. McNarney
Convair Corporation
McNarney
San Diego
Indio
Calif
Floyd B. Odlum
Convair Board of Directors
Acid Stomach and Disposition Curse Luther Markin
An assessment of unpleasant traits contrasts a common stomach issue with a harsher trait described as an acid disposition attributed to Luther Markin. The text presents the idea as a stark comparison.
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Luther Markin
Worry Clinic and a William Penn Lesson on Kindness
Dr George W Crane cites Flavian Myers a Washington banker with Kiwanis ties. A story contrasts townsfolk who welcome strangers with those who warned newcomers away, showing life mirrors outlook. Penns kindness toward natives led to peaceful colonization of Pennsylvania.
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Flavian Myers
William Penn
George W. Crane
Washington
Ind
Kiwanis Club
Mr. Myers
New Drugs Help Battle Asthma and Bronchitis
Dr. Bundesen reports inhaled hydrocortisone acetate shows benefit for some asthma and wheezy bronchitis patients. Intermittent use helps recurrent attacks. chronic cases risk relapse and may require oral or IV steroids. Chronic bronchitis shows little benefit. safety and optimal dose vary by patient.
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