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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
4
Open text shows staff names and positions, postal handling, and subscription prices for Winchester Virginia newspaper. It includes managerial credits and national representation, plus motor route and mail options with annual and monthly rates. The fragment references independent motor route dealer terms and outside Virginia postage details.
A magazine column discusses Fire Prevention Week noting that carelessness drives fires in homes and industry despite safety measures. It also covers Dr. Margaret Mead on youth development and a sensational anecdote about Lady Aline Barnett’s 58th traffic ticket since 1905. The piece closes with reflections on mobster Valachi’s testimony and its impact on crime and politics.
Ernie Nesselrodt named Fire Chief succeeding Donald Seabright who resigned. John H. Williams on leave with his parents after graduating from the Naval Training Station at Bainbridge Maryland. The event occurred at Kernstown Methodist Church as part of National Fire Prevention Week observances.
Claude R. Cammer was elected to the Board of Directors of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Howard Solen berger. A saw mill on Back Creek near Gore owned by Glaize and Brother was destroyed by fire.
Fifty years ago this week Mr and Mrs Thomas Cover Jr returned to Philadelphia after weeks with relatives in this city. Mr and Mrs R M Swimley hosted a Fort Hill gathering for daughter Frances Swimley on her birthday. Miss Mamie E Gaunt entertained at dinner in Boyce for Miss Maude Levi and J Roger Strode on their marriage plans.
Daily meditation reflects on Joshua’s choice to serve the Lord Jehovah amid competing pagan and Amorite gods. The piece urges definite religious fidelity, warning that vague faith breeds ·fanaticism intolerance and household weakness, while clear commitment gives meaning to belief.
Washington debates a shift in U S foreign policy amid reports of secret diplomacy with the Soviet Union. Former Vice President Nixon argues a dangerous Communist offensive looms and urges firm steps to aid Hungary and resist concessions. The piece notes unease on Capitol Hill over possible deals and hints of a non aggression treaty amid fears for Eastern Europe.
HAL BOYLE notes obesity among common snoring causes along with smoking large tonsils and fatigue. one eighth of people snore habitually. the piece also cites women's share of jobs for family income and quirky geographic place names while offering quick odds on cancer survival trends from 1937 and mental hospital admissions.
Poet Luther Markin reflects on a saying about speed and delay. The line “The harrier I go. The more behinder I will get.” captures a wry view of progress and persistence through a personal meditation.
The excerpt blends quips on crime and domestic life with data about violence. It notes two thirds of pew patients released within a year, a Denver murder stat showing 46 percent by relatives with wives most often the killers on Saturday nights, and Jimmy Durante’s humor about staying out of others' business.
Henry J. Taylor condemns U.S. military assistance for aiding 61 countries including Luxembourg Ethiopia and Spain arguing funds fuel unlikely conflicts. He cites Brazil Uruguay Peru Colombia Chile and others receiving millions, urging prioritized spending and scrutiny of who is being protected.
Dr Wayne Brandstadt advises waiting until the child is ready for responsibility. Under six most are not ready, six and up can benefit from pet ownership, with pet type depending on living space and budget. Pets pose minimal disease risk if handled properly. teach not to tease, feeding rules, and to read care material.
J. W. Murray holed his second shot on the 406 yard No. 10 at Russellville Country Club and claimed an eagle after the ball hooked out of bounds hit a power line and rebounded into the cup. Eddie Biggs disputed the shot claiming the ball was his.
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