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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
4
The piece discusses new evidence that low dose radiation might extend lifespan in animals, challenging the idea that all radiation is uniformly harmful. It cites JAMA studies and researchers from Union Carbide Nuclear Co, Oak Ridge, Tenn, noting not all biological effects are detrimental.
The Star Files recalls Harry W. Butler Jr recovering in Memorial hospital after injuries from a ladder fall on his Hayfield area farm. Thomas W. Matthews hosts son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Allen of Kent England at 230 Wolfe Street. Miss Alice Palmer Beverley is presented at a formal Mt Airy Millwood dance by her mother Mrs George P Burwell and Mr Burwell.
Lloyd Berkner told 1,200 scientists at the National Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Space that Pioneer V’s 20 million mile communications achievement marks the United States as the leading contributor to outer space knowledge. He contrasted U S gains with Soviet space claims and praised Pioneer V as a key vehicle in space exploration research.
The reflection asserts that while a final Day of Judgment awaits humanity, individuals must live daily as if judged. It emphasizes continual self-examination, weighing deeds, and aligning life with spiritual principles, urging persistent moral care before the ultimate reckoning.
Earl L. Douglas prompts readers to reflect on ideals, trusts, forgiveness, and spiritual cultivation, questioning whether life is spent for self or for lasting, cosmic significance and whether children are given a fair spiritual upbringing.
Handley Library to close at 7 30 pm and open 10 am daily except Sundays during summer. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shade celebrate the birth of a son Lawrence Jr with Mrs Shade, formerly Helen Ester Carper of Winchester. Mr and Mrs H B McCormac and son H B Jr return from Lawrenceville School New Jersey.
Announcement that Hon Richard E. Byrd would speak at the Virginia Press Association annual meeting in July at Natural Bridge on the topic The Relation of the Newspaper to Legislation. John Kerr School graduates eight students from the fourth year class, the first four year class earning teachers certificates and allowing male graduates to enter the University of Virginia with no further prep.
The piece argues that White House policy signals and congressional actions show increasing hostility to business, risking renewed recession. It cites tax policy changes, moon and space spending, housing subsidies, dividend tax at source, and inflation worries as factors undermining business confidence and a balanced budget. It warns that conservative Democratic–Republican coalitions weaken, threatening private enterprise and long-term economic growth.
The article traces Khrushchev's recurring Berlin demands from 1958 to 1961. It notes threats to shift supply routes, potential war, and multiple summit talks with Eisenhower Kennedy and others. It warns the fire may be harder to extinguish than in 1959, with a six month deadline looming.
Hal Boyle recounts a family Father’s Day surprise for a father who is honored by a shared dinner. The family members pool money to treat him at Sirloin Gulch, while the dad feels warmth and a touch of fear at the bill. The piece ends with a moral about the irreplaceable role of a father and cheerful family bonding.
A humorous medical primer shows a doctor tracing an adhesive plaster cast over the ankle to avoid blue toes. The improvised stirrup effect and bandaging technique demonstrate how to tape the ankle securely while keeping the foot unencumbered.
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