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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1961
Page
4
In a 1961 Winchester Evening Star verse, the focus touts humility and obedience as keys to greatness, noting David as a man after God’s own heart. The reflection cites devotion from I Chronicles 11:9 and emphasizes service as a path to leadership.
The piece clarifies the misattribution of Mark Twain for the weather joke, crediting Artemus Ward born Charles Farrar Browne in Waterford Maine 1834. Ward edited the Cleveland Plain Dealer 1857, popularized by lectures, helped spur Twain on the Jumping Frog tale, and died of tuberculosis in 1867 at age 33.
Doctors predict babies born today could live to 100, but only if they avoid violence. The piece weighs optimism about medical advances extending life against concerns that other scientific trends may undermine longevity.
The article contrasts modern science with ancient belief in evil spirits and notes that the New Testament presents Jesus acknowledging evil spirits. It discusses whether Jesus shared contemporary views or used familiar concepts for understanding, prompting reflection on the problem.
The author argues that dismissing belief in evil spirits by modern standards is premature. He posits a distinct personal element to evil and suggests the Devil may have eager agents. He urges readers to study the New Testament and reflect before dismissing these ideas.
The 1960s will mark a bold era in oceanography as a three man crewed submersible named Aluminaut is built by American firms to probe depths up to 15,000 feet. The craft will extend access to 60 percent of the ocean floor, enabling wider exploration and faster scientific progress.
The Star Files notes ten years past Churchill refused to power in Britain with the Conservative party defeating Laborites. Pvt. Edward A. Kelchner son of Mr and Mrs J C Kelchner stationed in Augsburg Germany with the U S Army. Wendall Phillips son of Mrs Owen H Phillips of Whitacre initiated into Tau Chapter of Sigma Chi at Roanoke College in Salem.
In 1936, Mrs Wallace Warfield Simpson, noted as King Edward's girl friend, received a divorce paving the way for her marriage to the King. Mr and Mrs Hunter Williams celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Boyce Pike home. Miss Lucille Sirbaugh spent the weekend in Baltimore with Mr and Mrs Joseph Lenzen.
Fifty years ago Mrs J W Rosenberger hosted guests Mr and Mrs Luther Fritts and son Elmer from Somerville New Jersey Miss Mattie E Brown and Miss Mary Shearer from Charles Town visited Mr and Mrs A Holmes Beery Frances Cline traveled to Baltimore to buy millinery goods for her shop
Kennedy has kept a cordial, sometimes cooperative style with Eisenhower but signs point to a rift. Kennedy, more central in foreign policy than Eisenhower, faces stronger foreign pressures as U S defense and nuclear programs evolve. Public polling favors both leaders, yet rising opposition within party widens the gap. Kennedy has held far fewer news conferences than Eisenhower at this stage.
The piece argues wage hikes in steel and auto sectors raise costs by about 275 million annually, cut federal tax receipts by 143 million, and reduce funds for private investment. Economists warn across industries the impact could total 2.9 billion in higher wages and 4.5 billion in higher employment costs, draining government revenues.
The article explains how low blood pressure can cause fainting from insufficient brain blood flow and how standing after rest triggers a drop in pressure. It discusses factors like sleep, nerves, medications, salt balance, and supportive measures such as fluids, vasoconstrictor medicines, and compression garments.
Quiz scores range from Memory Genius to Good based on daily results. Questions include science history geography and current events with page 2 revealing the correct answers.
The piece argues that a wage increase could drain internal corporate funds from 30.3 to 28.1 billion, lowering investment, raising interest costs, and reducing reemployment. It warns heavy industry would suffer, American growth would stall, and union lessons appear lacking as the economy risks tax losses and slower expansion.
Luther Markin writes that God speaks to mortals with respect as one man to a brother and asserts that God expects people to respect each other.
Two ocean freighters collided north of San Francisco in heavy fog, starting fires on the Hoegh Cape of Norway and the Waite mata of New Zealand. They steered to docks under Coast Guard and fire crews control with no injuries to 101 crew members. Hoegh Cape bow gash 8 by 20 feet and Waitemata bow hole 15 by 4 feet.
Dr. Arthur Grollman of Dallas Texas says yawning is a response to fatigue or boredom not contagion. He notes group members share mental state and may yawn in response, with suggestion driving spread rather than illness.
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