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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1964
Page
4
The article notes waning support in the Senate as political momentum shifts. Historical publication details and subscription info accompany the text, reflecting era style and local newspaper operations.
The United States weighs whether the Kiwi propulsion reactor will prove viable for space travel after its November 1962 test. A successful run could renew hopes for nuclear rocket propulsion, while failure threatens the Rover program and the decade-long delay of practical space missions to Venus or Mars.
The piece argues Robert G. Baker built a $2 million fortune while on the Senate payroll and questions possible misuse of influence. It suggests a national inquiry akin to the Teapot Dome era, with Republican William E. Miller proposing a commission to dig out details before further harming Washington.
Dorothy Wissler of Mount Jackson becomes the first member named to the Court of Queen Shenandoah XVI. A hurricane battered Winchester, causing up to 100000 in Leggern losses, uprooted trees, exposed graves, and partial wrecking of several homes and buildings. Winds hit at least 75 miles per hour. residents sought shelter at the Evans Hotel after the storm.
The text contrasts the unhurried motions of planets, plants, birds, and history with humans who rush through work, religion, and relationships. It notes civilization growing louder and urges stillness to know God as Psalm 46:10 counsels. Try it be still.
Virginia debates a two year 2 million allocation for vocational and technical education, versus larger sums in neighboring states. A proposed separate Board of Technical Education would oversee new and existing schools, with 3 million total for vocational and tech ed and 2 million for technical schools this session.
HAL BOYLE notes shifts in women’s work and life insurance trends around 1900 to today. He cites farm employment decline, rising value of women, and 20 percent of new life policies held by women, alongside assorted trivia and quotes.
Hampden Sydney College students in Hampden Sydney Virginia will host a mock Republican national convention on March 20 to nominate a GOP candidate for president and a vice president. The event mirrors the real party process and involves student delegates and voting.
The text notes that only one Englishman, Nicholas Breakspear, ever became pope. It states Adrian IV reigned from 1154, highlighting the unique English papal election in medieval history.
Comment by Harry F. Stimpson Jr argues toll roads are obsolete as the interstate system expands. He notes high tolls slow trips from Washington to Boston, wastes time and money, and increases bureaucratic costs. He calls for integrating toll roads into the federal interstate network to end the system.
Wayne Brandstadt answers reader questions on bottle feeding a five year old and nutrition. He discusses emotions behind bottle use, safe food choices, and advises consulting a doctor for growth or allergy concerns. He covers vaccination challenges for allergic children and notes Vitamin B-12 uses in anemia and growth.
Fragmentary note echoes scripture with phrase Father and knowledge. Appears as devotional snippet, referencing John 17:25 and a partial religious reflection. The readable text centers on faith and recognition of the divine.
An item presents a 10 day IQ quiz with daily scores and a scoring scale. It asks trivia questions such as La Paz as capital, gun bore diameter, true false on explosions, Life With Father actor, fleas biology, Appian Way, coin values, speech therapy figures, hair count, and Polaris as a star name.
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