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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1962
Page
4
Local newspaper listing from Winchester Virginia dated October 20 1962 with staff credits and subscription rates including names of editors and business manager, postal details, and service options for different regions.
The piece notes ongoing India China border clashes in the Himalayas with nearly a hundred casualties reported. It analyzes motives behind the dispute and China's fear of losing face, while outlining U S and Pentagon plans to reorganize Army Reserve and National Guard units, reducing totals from 700000 to about 642000 with new training requirements and unit formation.
Berkeley century rider Bertha Suplee at 102 rejects a birthday card from President Kennedy saying he does not know her and they have not been introduced. The remark highlights a preference for proper introductions before familiarity.
A Lao news note from Vientiane reports Souphanouvong, the Laotian Red prince, in Moscow for an ear operation. The article muses on his role in Laos’s troika government and hints that Moscow may be rethinking alignments with the West and Peiping signals seeming clearer.
The season's worst tropical storm swept across the Philippines with 47 dead and many injured. Through October 20, Virginia roads claimed 77 lives. Cpl Raymond E. Loy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loy, returned home from Korea where he had served with Co. A. Loy.
Harry K Thaw a Frederick County farmer returned to America with ten pieces of luggage three hats several walking sticks two umbrellas and a claimed ice axe used in Swiss Alps climbing Firefighters from seven towns spent over three hours controlling a large blaze that destroyed much of Sykesville Maryland’s business district The Virginia Woolen Mill of Winchester received a CCC cloth contract worth 142875 dollars to be delivered by April 29 1938.
Fifty years ago 1912 Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire traveled to Norfolk as the Seventh Congressional District representative for the Virginia Medical Society. In Washington Miss Fanny O Neil married Noah E Tipton, both natives of Stephens City, while Annie and Mattie McCord returned home from Gainesboro after visiting Mrs. M C Holland.
Earl L. Douglas explains how saints were early church members set apart by belief in Jesus Christ. He traces canonization, the shift from general members to saints, and the life changes required to join the spiritual kingdom. Church membership carries a heavy responsibility and invites thoughtful consideration.
Column argues Khrushchev avoids a Berlin showdown to aid political aims and keep Western powers anxious. It notes delays, broader Soviet infiltration in Algeria, Cuba, and other regions, and warns against overreliance on UN and allied diplomacy.
By HAL BOYLE. A reader sketch contrasts old timers who nostalgically recall the past with old foggs who insist the past was better. It lists memories from childhood, the war, household life, taxes, schooling, food, and social norms as examples of changing times.
The piece outlines the start of college entrance testing for 1963 entrants. It notes PSAT practice tests for juniors, regular junior year tests in May, and early decision trends pushing seniors to take boards earlier. It also mentions the National Merit Scholarship process and the ongoing weight of grades beside exam scores.
Miss Betsy Baker of Handley High and Miss Carol Ann Ballenger of James Wood High were recent Virginia Girls State delegates. The writer urges caution on demolishing the Conrad House and supports exploring parking and museum ideas to preserve Winchester’s historic character and downtown vitality.
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