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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1964
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for the Winchester Evening Star including in state and outside Va and W.Va options. It notes a date Tuesday March 10 1964 and names Eugene Miller as editor with the paper’s post office entry details.
The article discusses the moon's historical influence on farming tasks from early settlers to modern belief. It notes scattered skepticism from 1857 while acknowledging ongoing perceptions that lunar phases guide planting for crops grown in soil versus above ground, and that no proof confirms such ancient trial and error led to a universal principle.
The late Grace Metalious rose to fame with Peyton Place for its blunt portrayal of small town life. Her subsequent novels, described as sensational potboilers, achieved financial success, though they were viewed as lowest-brow literary efforts.
The piece notes astronaut John Glenn’s tumble on a bathroom rug and head injury as proof that even heroes face ordinary accidents. It reflects on common missteps from banana peels to cupboard doors and briefly mentions Grace Metalious’s death at 39, her fame, and wealth from novels.
From Bratislava reports indicate Czech police and troops fired on Slovak separatist demonstrators, killing one member of the Slovak People's Party guard and wounding three others. Two Representatives urged recognizing the Nationalist government of Spain, stating loyalist Spain no longer exists. C Ridgely White won the ping pong Men's Singles trophy after an eight set final against H B McCormac Jr.
William J. Cummins, charged with misappropriation of Carnegie Trust Company funds, has been moved to Sing Sing Prison to serve four years and four months. Also, bankers in Mexico City protest General Huerta’s issuance of millions in paper currency backed by the Mexican Ministry of Finance. David S. Glaize, seriously ill, shows improvement at home on Piccadilly Street but cannot yet leave.
The piece argues greatness arises from humble homes not palaces and that true worth can emerge in any setting. It cites Mozart Lincoln and others to illustrate social status does not determine leadership potential and envisions a future deliverer rising from a tenement or farm.
National politics appear different from reality as polls show Johnson likely to win and carry the South. Southern Democrats fear his post election course, with debates over Kennedy influence, civil rights enforcement, and possible Justice Department pressures shaping strategy. Senator Russell advocates sticking with the House bill while others warn of a legalized post election fight.
Wayne Brandstadt discusses artery hardening, collateral circulation, and the value of avoiding hyperventilation. He covers using Dilantin beyond epilepsy, adult pregnancy risks at 45, and general medical guidance with brief answers and scoring notes for a quiz section.
A Star letter warns readers about Soviet aggression in Cuba and Latin America and criticizes U.S. policy and United Nations involvement. The writer accuses Khrushchev of manipulation, questions Panama concessions, and denounces one worldism and global health bodies.
David Rowland argues Handley Library has shifted focus to children, praising the updated Children’s Room funded by Winchester civic groups. He explains the need for a specialized children’s librarian as 4000 local children seek reading guidance and inspiration through books, stories hours, and friendly access.
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