Winchester Evening Star May 2 1961 front page teaser
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1961
Page
4
A Bigger Question Involves Federal Power Over Schools
The piece argues the Kennedy admin proposal raises a broader issue than Prince Edward County schools. It warns federal authority to cut funds or dictate taxes could extend beyond education, cites editorials from The Washington Post and The Washington Evening Star, and questions who influenced the petition and the NAACP role.
Nixon Opens Opposition Tour In Washington Speeches
Former Vice President Richard Nixon begins a six speech series in Greenville DC to critique Kennedy's first 100 days. He frames the address as a partisan but potentially constructive challenge to the new administration on domestic policy and foreign choices while previewing criticism of the leftward program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
D. C
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Kennedy
Minority Viewpoint in Biblical History From Abraham to Jesus
The meditation traces minority status through biblical history from Abraham leaving Ur to Jacob in Egypt, noting that many great moral and spiritual movements began as minority efforts from the Old Testament prophets to the New Testament era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Chaldees
Jacob
Egypt
Minority Christians Stand as Truthbearers in Hostile World
Earl L. Douglas Simeon and Anna present a religious reflection on minority Christians as truthbearers in a pagan, hostile nation. The text argues God values sincerity over numbers and notes God often moves through small, overlooked groups despite widespread secular neglect or outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon
Anna
Jesus
Quote on Prince Edward County schools funding
Editorial notes Prince Edward County has not closed public schools but refuses to fund integration. It argues no one else will pay to operate integrated schools and suggests federal aid might fund them in Prince Edward County and across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward County
Mr. Kennedy
Prince Edward
NAACP
K Richards & Co opens Winchester branch at Capitol Theatre
The Star Files notes K Richards & Co the stock exchange firm officially opened a Winchester branch office in the Capitol Theatre building at Cameron and Rouss with John F. Cussen of Martinsburg in charge. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. David Sencindiver Jr moving to Miami as their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Richards & Co
Stock Exchange
Winchester
Capitol Theatre
Cameron and Rouss
John F. Cussen
Martinsburg
David Sencindiver, Jr
Peyton St
Miami
Frederick County 105 year old dies. local notable deaths and appointments
Mrs. Emily Glenn reportedly Frederick County’s oldest resident, died at her home west of town at age 105. Frank Headley returned to Baltimore after visiting Captain George W. Kurtz. Judge T. W. Harrison appointed William G. Hardy to the Board of Public School Trustees. Hardy is a noted Shenandoah Valley Bank note clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Glenn
Frederick County
Frank Headley
Baltimore
George W. Kurtz
T. W. Harrison
Corporation Court
William G. Hardy
Public School
Hardy
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Kennedy action questions Ribicoff on school interference
In a Virginia dispute over Prince Edward County schools, Attorney General Kennedy seeks to join a court case to force integration, while opponents argue federal action interferes with local control and that Prince Edward closed public schools rather than desegregate. The piece defends county residents and condemns federal pressure as a breach of judicial process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
U. S. Court
Eastern
Virginia
Oren Lewis
Department of Justice
Caplaintiff
NAACP
N,oted
United States
Prince Edward
Ginbetee Jaccel Tae
Tired hotel clerk hears endless odd guest remarks
New York AP reports a hotel desk clerk endures a flood of humorous and exasperated complaints from guests. The misnaming of customers, loud parties in room 814, and frantic requests test the clerk’s patience as guests seek quiet rooms, refunds, and special favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Smith
Joe
Ge Patel
Kennedy Faces Tormented Laos Choice in U S Action
President Kennedy weighs intervention in Laos against Communist guerrillas and potential wider war with China. If the U S acts, outcomes are uncertain. if it does not, Laos may fall and risk entangling Southeast Asia SEATO alliance in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Laos
Washington
United States
Red China
Health article warns vaccinated can still spread polio
A health feature argues that even vaccinated individuals may carry and spread polio. It cautions uninsured families face paralysis risk, explains how the virus invades and damages nerve cells, and urges complete vaccination for all household members to prevent an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton H. Fern
M.D
How's Your I Q based on 100 questions daily scores
A quiz scoring guide outlines daily results from 9 to 10 correct answers equating to a memory genius and lower bands. It mentions turning to page 2 for answers and lists ten sample questions covering batik, fruits, flowers, Marco Polo, Eamon de Valera, soap by products, mosquitoes, Taipei, and stone growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Ireland
Marco Polo
India
Italy
Orient
Eamon de Valera
Spain
New York
Charles A. Aee
W.W
Kennedy faces Laos crisis as SEATO falters
The article argues Kennedy risks losing influence in Southeast Asia as SEATO unity frays over Laos. It notes Thai and Laotian neighbors' stances, Soviet backing of communist forces, and the pressure on Kennedy to act or appear indecisive while time runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Asia
Laos
SEATO
Thailand
South Viet Nam
Kennedy
Viet Nam
Cambodia
Burma
Red
United States
Russia
Khrushchev
Jane
Douglas MacAr
Wally Byam Caravanners Leave Warren
Wally Byam Caravanners departed Front Royal after the second annual Apple Blossom Rally. One hundred fifty one self contained trailer units from twelve states registered. Services were led by Rev Lawrence E Matthews of the First Baptist Church. A town pot luck supper and a square dance followed. Many caravanners attended Apple Blossom in Winchester wearing blue berets and carrying $2 bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Wally Byam Carabanners
Bing Crossum
Lawrence E. Matthews
First Baptist Church
Rayburn Hickerson
Winchester
Markin Time Keepsake Motif by Luther Markin
A short verse by Luther Markin reflects on travel and nostalgia. The piece contrasts mid pleasures and palaces with the comfort of home, ending with a warm assertion that there is no place like home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Markin
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