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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1960

Page

4

Quiet wealth lies in peace of mind, Ecclesiastes reflection

The edition opens with a Bible verse urging that quietness and peace of mind trump abundance. The note anchors the paper in a era of traditional values as readers seek solace amid daily strain.

Firing Squads In Cuba and Global Security Reflections

A roundup of Cuba under Fidel Castro cites renewed firing squads and property seizures, plus anti-Castro armed groups in Escambray. The piece casts doubt on Castro’s hold as unrest grows and notes regional anti-government activity. It also touches on UN security costs in New York and a historic World Series memory tied to 1960.

Cuba Fidel Castro Mangy Red Escambray New York Nikita Khrushchev United Nations Nixon Kennedy Yankees Pirates

Humelsine Guests on Washington Street

Short notices report social visits and arrivals. Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle H. Humelsine were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Brown on Washington Street, while Rev R Bowen Moore and Mrs Moore left for Greenbank West Virginia after visiting Kernstown.

Carlisle H. Humelsine Harold G. Brown Washington Street R. Bowen Moore Greenbank W. Va Austin White Kernstown

Emerson's Forgetfulness and the Burden We All Bear

The passage notes Emerson's aging forgetfulness and his coping habit of asking after "the old complaint" while greeting others. It argues that everyone carries a burden, claiming none escape life without some burden or worry.

How's the old complaint Emerson query in a life of hurt

The passage reflects on universal complaints both physical and emotional as Earl L. Douglass suggests people carry regrets and unspoken words. It recalls Emerson asking about the old complaint to frame human misery and missed opportunities.

Emerson

Eight Weather vane counties may tilt 1960 race

AAP survey of eight cross country weather vane counties shows three leaning Nixon three Kennedy with two undecided. If patterns hold the close contest could rival 1916 with a narrow national outcome and no overriding issue beyond foreign policy farm prices and Kennedy’s religion.

Jack Bell Washington New Hampshire Oregon Associated Press Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Nixon Kennedy Woodrow Wilson Charles Evans Hughes Coos Stafford Evansville WJPS Iowa Jasper County

Nixon and Kennedy Clash Over Strength at Legion Speech

At a Miami Beach Legion convention Nixon and Kennedy pledged stronger U S preparedness against Communist threats. Nixon touted economic measures and military might while Kennedy warned of erosion of U S power and called for building military capacity to deter war. Applause favoring Nixon followed his claim of U S strength as Kennedy attacked budget policies and Castro's Cuba.

Miami. Beach Fla Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy United States American Legion Cuba Nixon Legionnaires Fidel Castro Khrushchev Knnedy Washington Florida Big Miami Beach Kennedy Eisenhower

How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions Daily Scoring

An item outlining a self paced IQ test with 10 day plan and daily score bands Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good. It lists sample questions on biology geography physics color wheel ancient myth and biblical events. It asks readers to turn to page 2 for correct answers.

Prisoner Will Have to Settle For County Jail

Stough Greene 53 will serve 30 more days in Cleveland County Jail after Federal Judge Wilson Warlick stayed judgment. Greene tossed blazing cotton into three mail boxes and had previously served in a federal prison camp. Judge noted he may dismiss the mail box charges after two months in jail.

Shelby N. C Stough Greene Cleveland County Wilson Warlick Greene Federal Warlick

Settlement Pressure Closes Remaining Lookout Mountain Sites

The Lookout Mountain Tennessee region, once a battlefield frontier, is now densely settled at its summit, leaving few available home sites amid growing development near the Civil War heritage area.

Lookout Mountain Tenn

Dear Doctor Advice Column Seeks Cold Weather Skin and Health Tips

A compilation of reader questions covers skin care in cold air notes on hydration and lotions, concerns about Parkinson's disease versus dementia, water with meals, chronic ear conditions, and advice on elective surgery timing. The tone is practical, with doctors urging proactive treatment and realistic assessments.

Mr. A. C San Antonio Texas Mr. C Wich D. W Chattanooga Tenn

Urgency Fades in Hunt for Executive Talent in 1960s firms

A survey of 133 large companies shows slowing demand for executive talent beyond sales. Openings total 292 for six months, down from 466 a year earlier. Sales executives remain strong with 28.5 percent of openings, while engineering leadership roles drop to 14.7 percent.

New York Executive Manpower Corp

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