How Much For Survival
An offer by the United States of five Polaris equipped nuclear submarines for Europe’s defense attracts NATO interest amid British pacifist protests and doubts over West European pledge funding. The piece notes Western reliance on nuclear and conventional forces, concerns over MI5 and CIA scandals, and the risk of a NATO response to Soviet pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
NATO
Khrushchev
Free World
Russia
Britain
MI5
CIA
Cuba
Castro
Stephens Finds Issue That Bites Back in Virginia Race
The article notes Virginia Lieutenant Governor A E Stephens facing backlash after attacking the Byrd organization over school desegregation. Once a Byrd ally, Stephens must reevaluate his main issue as Harrison remains the favored candidate and Byrd support endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Byrd Organization
Albertis S. Harrison, Jr
Winchester
Byrd
Ralph McGill
Virginia
Wartime hoarding and shortages spark public concern
During World War Two shortages, some citizens hoarded beer and other goods, storing a year’s supply. The behavior worsened scarcity and forced disposal of otherwise plentiful items later. While wartime hoarders are ridiculous, the broader home front problem remained.
Later On Right Now Hidden In Life’s Hope
A reflective meditation warns against waiting for a perfect future to live. The author notes many people delay joy by pursuing lofty plans while neglecting present happiness. The piece contrasts hoarding hope with the belief that God loves and gives joy now, not later.
Secret agencies blamed for failures across governments
The President and prime minister shoulder blame for agency failures as distrust grows. Historical echoes appear in Eisenhower's U2 incident and Attlee's era with spy Klaus Fuchs, showing how unreliability transcends partisanship and nationality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macmillan
Kennedy
White House
Central Intelligence Agency
No. 6
Eisenhower
Attlee
Britain
Klaus Fuchs
State selective service lists 17 708 Virginia men for induction
The State Selective Service Headquarters announced Virginia had 17 708 men ready for immediate induction as of the first of the month. Winchester Memorial Hospital modernization lagged four months, adding about 50 000 dollars to costs. Elaine Yount celebrated her fifth birthday with 35 friends at home.
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Selective Service
Virginia
Army
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Elaine Yount
Ralph Yount
Lions Club elects C F Schenck president for year 1936
25 years ago report notes C F Schenck elected Lions Club president for the year with Oscar Lauderback on three posts and Herman Barr as secretary treasurer. The Shenandoah National Park Skyland drive saw 169,185 travelers in 52,358 automobiles over the past month as reported by the State Conservation Commission.
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C. F. Schenck
Lions Club
Oscar Lauderback
Herman Barr
Skyland Drive
Shenandoah National Park
State Conservation Commission
50 Years Ago 1911 Stores to Close Early and Fire Company Sprays City
In June 7 1911 merchants vote to close all local stores at 6 pm daily except Saturdays to rest workers. Sarah Zane Fire Company plans to spray city streets in summer using assigned equipment.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Charles Grove
Madcap Town Master Showman of Coney Island
The article chronicles George C Tilyou and the Tilyou family as central to Coney Island's garish era. It traces Tilyou's rise from a real estate entrepreneur to a pioneering showman who built Luna Park and Dreamland rivals, introducing crowd-pleasing devices and the famed Steeplechase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Coney
George Cornellius Tilyou
Tilyou
John Y. McKane
Sing Sing
Coney’s
George C. Tilyou
George
McKane
Mymisrule
Aay
E Tse
Justices of the Peace
Legislative Committee
McKyne
State Assembly
Mary O'Donnell
Filyou
Brooklyn
Paul Boyton
Sea Lion Park
Boyou
Boyton
Buffalo
Luna Park
Luna
Dreamland
Letter to the Editor argues against dog chaining ordinance
Mrs. Turessa Kitchen writes to The Star opposing a proposed Winchester dog chaining ordinance arguing it would chain all dogs citywide. She notes existing laws for biting dogs, recalls a Missouri senator's dog loyalty quote, and urges humane treatment of dogs and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Winchester
Senator West
Missouri
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Winchester Evening Star
Mohawk
F. Byrd, JR
Rufus Josey
Eugene Miller
Memeger
Associated Press
Va & W Va
God
General de Gaulle
France
U. S
West Europe
U.S
Washington Star
A. E. 8. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Leutenant
L. Douglas
Charles H. Neville
United States Marine Corps
C. E. Neville
East Germain Street
Porto Rico
By Peter Lyon
Young Gun
George Tilyou
Eusta
American Heritage Magazine
Ath
Turessa
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