Anniversary recalls WWI spark and modern asks on hunger
The June 28 anniversary marks Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination that triggered World War I. The piece notes shifting borders, the Black Hand, and how modern Europe mirrors past tensions. It also laments nutrition fads in the Kremlin era and warns on road safety amid undertrained drivers.
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Franz Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Serbia
Russia
Germany
Ferdinand
Bosnia
Empire
Sarajevo
Yugoslavia
Black Hand Society
Austria
Kaiser
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Public meetings spark talk of joint city county government in Winchester
A reader urges Winchester and Frederick County to consider a shared city county building across Cameron Street to cut costs. The writer notes overcrowded facilities, proposes a duplex arrangement with separate sections, and estimates funding could cover much of the project. He cautions about the previous consolidation vote but endorses a practical, cheaper solution.
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Winchester
Cameron St
City Hall
WPA
Kurtz
Loudoun
Rouss Ave
Cameron
Boscawen
Frederick County
Malfunction of Thor missile leads to covert in-flight destruction
The Star Files notes a malfunction of a Thor missile forced the U S to destroy a massive nuclear device in flight near Johnston Island without an explosion. The City Council adopted a 2,253,162 dollar budget with a 15 cent real estate tax rise and a five dollar yearly sewer charge increase. Michael Foreman earned Intermediate Honors at the University of Richmond, the highest Junior Class academic award. The Senate passed the Taft Hartley labor bill over President Truman by 68 to 25. Ralph Y Grubbs became commander of the Winchester American Legion 7th district, succeeding Philip R Fowle. Susan Grayson Shryock wed Walter Lawrence Jr in a garden ceremony.
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United States
Johnston Island
Michael Foreman
University of Richmond
Banting Discovery Linked to Old Medical Text
Daily meditation notes how Dr. Frederick Banting, who in 1922 found insulin for diabetes, credited a reading of a neglected old medical book sparking the idea. The piece muses that small, overlooked moments or words may alter world events, echoing the line that God gives the increase.
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Frederick C. Banting
Dr. Banting
Banting
Paul Planteth
Apollos Watereth
Supreme Court Moves, Sets New Right to Counsel in Misdemeanors
High Court, after eight months, issues a sweeping Argersinger v Hamlin ruling extending the right to counsel to all offenses that carry potential imprisonment. The decision mandates representation unless the defendant knowingly and intelligently waives the right, affecting misdemeanor, petty, and felony cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Argersinger
Hamlin
Adams
Williams
Cohen
Kentucky
Fuentes
Shevin
Harrisburg
Moose Lodge No. 107
Douglas
Brennan
Marshall
Winchester neighborhood meetings planned for comprehensive plan
A series of neighborhood meetings runs Monday June 19 through Sunday June 26 to craft Winchester’s Comprehensive Plan for the next decade. Citizens from all groups are urged to attend and share goals, with a Citizens Advisory Group likely to represent low income and minority communities, business groups, youth, and residents.
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the Star
Winchester
Richmond Office of Planning and Community Affairs
Chamber of Commerce
Women
Historical Society
George W. Jones
Fairmont Ave
Hells Faced at Varying Ages Across a Lifetime
A playful essay lists stages of hell guests face from infancy to age 80, noting fears and misfortunes at each age. It suggests many hells are not self chosen and can be explained to a chaplain as tough luck.
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New York
Hell
Las Vegas oddsmaker bets on Democratic field
Jimmie the Greek placed Ed Muskie as 2-5 favorite for the Democratic nomination with Hubert Humphrey at 4-1 and Scoop Jackson 5-1. Ted Kennedy was 20-1 while John Lindsay George Wallace and George McGovern stood 50-1.
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Charlotte
N.C
Las Vegas
Jimmie the Greek
Ed Muskie
Jimmie
Hubert Humphrey
Scoop Jackson
Ted Kennedy
John Lindsay
George Wallace
South Dakota
George McGovern
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F. Amos Shryock
Walter Lawrence, Jr
River Forest, Ill
Winchester Evening Star
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Thomas T. Byrd
Douglas B. O'Connell
By James J. Kilpatrick
High Court
Robert Goodman
Stewart, Clifford
Cecil
Jack Davis
Charlie
Evelyn and
Dick Goode
Apple Pie Ridge
Piixies
By Wohl
Coliseum
U.S. Pat
United Feature Syndicate
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Lord Nelson
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Hells
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