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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
4
The fragment shows the Winchester Evening Star masthead from May 10 1961 with editors and contact lines. It includes a Psalm quote and religious motto, reflecting the paper's period voice and church alignment.
A wide community campaign raised one million dollars to enlarge Winchester Memorial Hospital. Chairman Frank Armstrong Jr and Dr Charles Haney led the effort with praise for the staff. The article then shifts to foreign policy on Castro in Latin America and internal union developments.
After five years of study the Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health has submitted its report to Congress. Authorized in 1955, the commission is composed of psychiatry and allied fields. Financed by more than $1.5 million in federal grants and private donations, the 45-member group surveyed mental health facilities and issued a 100 000 word volume titled Action for.
A fragment reflects on learning through all ages and the belief that essential basics are already discovered. It suggests foundations exist now and the future will build upon them from on high.
By Earl L. Douglas and definitive mark we have set. We can be sure that in assuming such an attitude we are as mistaken as were our ancestors. We live in a marvelous age the most astonishing in history yet have the same limitations. If we assume what we have is enough we will end up as the generation that killed Socrates or forced Galileo to renounce truths. Pride of achievement is one thing, a closed mind a highway to destruction.
Commander Elwood Willey announced the Winchester VFW post plans a public roll of honor for men and women in all branches of the armed services. A committee was named to locate a suitable site for the display.
25 Years Ago 1936 the State Highway Department cites $1 000 000 in damages to roads from winter freezes and thaws Carrington Harrison of Danville and Robert Nelson of Winchester seniors at the University of Virginia win Raven Society special awards recognizing scholastic achievement.
A city ordinance to install water meters was defeated after a hour and a half debate. Nays included Baker Cooper Carter Janney Snyder Deahl and McGuire. Fred L. Glaize announced a water pump breakdown and urged minimal water use. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wright hosted Mrs William H Pleasants from New York.
The Richmond Friday excerpt highlights Harrison Jr.’s broad industrial plan for Virginia. It urges accelerating topographical mapping of Virginia water resources, reviewing and aligning tax laws, coordinating agencies, expanding public and higher education for industry, and advancing Hampton Roads port facilities. He backs right to work and promises vigorous gubernatorial leadership to push growth effectively and with dignity.
Hal Boyle argues Kennedy administration curbs on expense accounts could end lavish postwar consumer culture. He satirically predicts tighter limits on travel meals gifts and entertainment, suggesting Coney Island could become a new convention hub as leisure indulgence wanes.
The Soviet Union orders stiff penalties for home brewers in the Russian Federation. The report notes various restrictions and an emphasis on control, with health data indicating heart trouble is more common among men than women, except at age 75 and over.
Detroit AP reports a newly relaxed Richard Nixon showing occasional humor on a land tour. He continues to attack Democrats but eases with wit, recalling his 1960s campaign style as he travels to Columbus Ohio for a weeklong swing.
In a reader letter to The Star the writer disputes the response to quiz question four claiming Camas is a colony of Madagascar not France. The misspelling and misstatement are noted as incorrect by the writer who insists the Mala gash Republic is not a colony.
Dr Burton H Fern explains that if you can walk 100 yards and climb 12 steps you can likely travel safely in a pressurized plane with oxygen arranged by the airline. The DEAR DOCTOR column also addresses neuritis symptoms from arthritis, unborn baby concerns, pediculosis treatment, and belching related chest pain with practical medical guidance.
A 10 question daily score guide classifies memory ability from Memory Genius to good. Questions cover Rhode Island Greening fruit A Child's Garden of Verses author types of wines fear of tall structures poi dish accuracy of legal trial trier contract bans unions race horse name limits and Shays' Rebellion location.
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson heads to South Viet Nam to discuss the jungle war with Communist guerrillas. He will arrive in Saigon after an international date line crossing, and says the United States must maintain its strength and vigilance in a decisive global contest. Johnson plans two days of talks with President Diem, while U.S. officials note Laos arms transfers could feed Viet Nam fighting.
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