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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
4
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James Michener, author of Tales of the South Pacific and Hawaii, campaigns in Pennsylvania's Eighth District as a Democrat. He denounces the view that citizens must be corrupt or above politics and calls for voters to reject dirty deals and shenanigans in Virginia and beyond.
A potato shortage risks closing every fish and chip shop in Great Britain amid a cold winter, restricted imports, and low prices. Commons debates the crisis as potato trucks are hijacked and famine fears prompt calls for swift government action to avert civil unrest.
The Star Files reports Allied aircraft conducted a dawn to dusk attack on the Red supply base at Suan, destroying 165 buildings. Lt and Mrs John Lemley left for Columbus after ten days with relatives. Miss Julia Steele arrived from St Petersburg to spend the summer with her brother in law and sister.
25 Years Ago 1937 at Lakehurst N J the Hindenburg exploded in the air killing nearly a third of her crew Dr Lewis M Allen served as grand marshal leading the Grand Feature Parade down the Avenue of Pink Petals at the Apple Blossom Festival Colonel General Goering sent thanks to Commander Charles E Rosendahl for the fire swept airship heroism.
Thomas R Glass received a handsome 1912 Crawford touring car noted as embodying the latest scientific features. Mr and Mrs Ensminger of Manheim Pa were visiting the Steck home Green wood at Opequon. John McDonald, once with Winchester and Washington City Railway, left for Security Md for a new job.
The piece urges caution before hasty actions and marriages, warning that quick choices often backfire. It advocates taking extra time for reflection, arguing that patience can prevent future regret and costly mistakes.
Attorney General Kennedy says a congressional bill fixing a sixth grade education as literacy would not violate states rights. He argues federal review and a single standard could replace local tests, while senators cite Supreme Court decisions upholding state literacy requirements.
The federal government holds 84 percent of Virginia’s land totaling 25 531 520 acres in fiscal 1960 and earns 133.2 million from land and mineral activities while returning 51.9 million to 26 states. Oregon tops payments with 16.5 million. Missouri gets six dollars. Virginia received 367 13 from wildlife reserves.
HAL BOYLE surveys prison life with a mix of curious facts quotes and trivia. He notes high recidivism 65 percent within five years for released federal prisoners and quips about education gender roles and peculiar laws around the world.
Dr Burton H. Fer n explains cretinism linked to iodine deficiency and thyroid lack. Early thyroid hormone treatment aids growth and IQ. iodine salt in inland states prevents shortages. Also includes a 10 day memory score quiz and trivia questions.
The speaker Luther Markin emphasizes accomplishing wonders and redeeming wild promises. He cautions against mocking others dreams and urges earnest pursuit of meaningful feats.
John Connally, Kennedy ally and former Navy secretary, tops the Texas governor field as Republicans claim a fall win for Congress. Analysts note New Frontier allies and Walker as a late contender. New Orleans cheers Kennedy on trade versus fade remark. The section ends with a politics themed Q and A about the Supreme Court narrowing cases.
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