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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1961
Page
4
The 1961 Winchester Evening Star issue features a Bible verse from II Peter 1 16 noting the power and coming of Christ. The page layout reflects the paper's daily format with editor and staff credits and printing details.
The United States seeks free world aid from NATO partners amid East Berlin crisis. 75,000 reservists called up, 81,000 on alert, 3,000 more troops and equipment sent to Germany. U S Seventh Army reaches 200,000 in five reinforced divisions. Britain adds aircraft. other allies offer little.
Public admiration for the Weather Bureau fades as plans for hurricane control surface. Chief officials discuss cloud seeding and bombing methods to disrupt storms, including potential TNT and later nuclear devices, amid doubts and debate.
A feature praising the paperboy on National Newspaper Boy Day notes motivation behind routes. It argues early work builds dependability, courtesy, and salesmanship through daily customer interactions. The piece stresses the boy’s role for the paper and salutes his contribution with respect and best wishes.
Pfc. Charles L. Miller of Alaska earns the Battery Motor Vehicle Maintenance Award for September. Herbert L. Feltner and Howard R. Racey enlist in the Navy. Dr. Monford Custer Jr. travels to Rochester, Mayo Clinic meeting.
The writer reflects on natural builders in society, comparing ancient master planners like Pericles to modern figures such as Carnegie and Ford. He notes many people begin with nothing, work in ordinary jobs, and yet become influential, shaping communities through enterprise and vision.
The passage reflects on how individuals become leaders. It credits will power, purpose, and hard work as primary drivers while acknowledging hereditary factors and parental influence. It asserts that resilience and flexible resolve enable ordinary people to become builders and succeed beyond early limitations.
The article discusses the impracticality and cost of using a one megaton bomb to influence a hurricane. It notes the weather bureau chief's stance that spending a million dollars for such an experiment is unlikely without clear knowledge of outcomes, highlighting bureaucratic caution.
Washington column argues FCC cannot force audience tastes via policy. It notes Eisenhower’s CBS interview drew about 7 percent of the national TV audience, with 50 million viewers total and 7.5 million watching the Eisenhower piece, while most preferred entertainment. The piece warns government should keep hands off programming and let viewers choose.
In 1936 two gunmen infiltrated Mae West’s Hollywood flat, robbing eight guests but failing to harm the host. Winchester logged 3.14 inches of rain in the afternoon as residents stayed indoors. Mr and Mrs John Boyd Hoke hosted a gathering for William Hohannas at their home.
W E Branson treasurer announced at the annual meeting that the company declared a six percent dividend on capital stock. Misses Volina and Mary Rutherford left for the University of Maryland Hospital to resume training in the nursing school. Hack's The Ladies Store advertised outing gowns at 48 cents and outing skirts at 50 cents, with R and G corset priced at $1.
The Star prints a letter congratulating Mrs Osth for her October 11 notice and criticizes UNICEF as Communist dominated. It cites Margaret Bender’s article in Christian Living and urges parents to teach Americanism over internationalism. It notes UNICEF’s alleged espionage potential and calls for a domestic, patriotic stance.
Mayor Robert F. Wagner proclaimed this week as Freedom Riders Week in New York City. At a City Hall ceremony he presented the proclamation to James Farmer of the Congress of Racial Equality, praising the Freedom Rides and their impact.
A reader’s quiz outlines scoring by daily correct rates from 9 to 4 answers. It presents ten reader questions on topics from science to politics and asks which state Henry M. (as in Henry M. Cabot or others) represents in the U S Senate.
A short verse notes a wife’s nagging drives a husband to drink, leaving him in hot water and far from tender. The author Luther frames a cheeky observation on marital friction.
A collage of brief items notes Hal Boyle on electricity in bodies and rising college tuition, stamp quirks of Britain and Russia, schizophrenia odor as diagnostic cue, beauty standards across cultures, Congo tribes scarification and head binding, Elmer Letterman quote on luck and preparation, federal revenue and debt over eight years, and a quirky gasoline buying survey.
Lake Central Airlines showcased public officials and journalists as passenger service to Martinsburg begins October 29. A pre inaugurational luncheon was held at Shenandoah Hotel. The timetable lists Baltimore Washington legs via the Martinsburg airport with stops at Elkins Charleston and Clarksburg and notes Saturday closures.
A reader questions whether mongoloid children should be in special schools and the doctor answers that they learn best at home if manageable. The column also covers bio rhythm calculations, vaccine concerns about monkey virus, caffeine safety, under eye care, and a note on redwood termites vs fluoride protection.
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