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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1960
Page
4
In a 1960 edition the Winchester Evening Star urges divine wisdom for leaders amid Cold War tension. The piece notes summit meetings help avert war and encourages prayer for those in authority, highlighting Ecclesiastes 9 18.
The London Times warns Britain will struggle to meet overseas commitments as manpower declines. Conscripted service ends by December 1962, regular forces drop to 165 000 with 120 000 reserve volunteers, raising concern in the Pentagon and NATO about future ground warfare needs.
Ten years ago in 1950 The Star Files notes three Winchester banks held deposits totaling 20 815 224 at closing October 4. The item lists local residents visiting guests and a motor trip among Clarke County residents over the period.
The article surveys the rise of new nations as the world shifts after 1900, noting Ghana Somaliland Sudan Yemen Nepal and others gaining or threatening independence. It warns the UN could reach 200 members by 1970 with the US paying most bills while Soviet tactics press for influence, disguising colonial aims with anti colonial rhetoric.
The message notes that nobody can force obedience to the Ten Commandments yet prisons brim with those who defied moral law. Each person has drifted from it in some way, and the justice system steps in when necessary. God ultimately leaves individuals to choose.
The author argues that true religion is internal rather than external and that moral law comes from the heart, not stone tablets. Our choices determine whether we stay out of jail or go to jail, upholding self respect through obedience to God’s inner law.
The piece argues TV debates on Quemoy and Matsu mislead voters by skipping essential context. It notes Kennedy and Nixon offered conflicting defense lines, cites Eisenhower policy, and questions whether such military judgments belong in a campaign.
Presidental hopefuls Kennedy and Nixon tread carefully amid Eisenhower popularity. Kennedy aims criticism at administrations, avoiding personal attacks. Nixon balances liberal and conservative pressures while courting Southern and independent voters.
A fragmentary historical column reflects on political rhetoric as Nixon sends Lodge to the Dixie region while Kennedy tours the South with Lyndon Johnson, hinting at a recurring campaign caution. The piece also muses on mispronunciations and elegiac tones linked to Luther Markin.
A 10 day self assessment with daily averages for memory prowess. Scoring thresholds list 9 10 correct as Memory Genius, 7 8 Very Superior, 5 6 Excellent, 4 Good. Page 2 promises the correct answers to 10 questions, including authors, capitals, historical figures, chemistry, and other general knowledge.
An article explains hiccups and their causes from nerve irritation to diaphragm spasms. It describes home remedies such as breath holding and paper bag inhalation, plus medical options including Novocain injections and possible surgical nerve crushing if persistent. Dr. Fern invites reader questions.
The writer from Gainesboro commends Kennedy and Nix after a debate, saying the country will be in good hands no matter who wins. She cites Roosevelt and urges Americans to cast aside prejudice and unite against communism, trusting in God and humanity for peace.
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