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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1960
Page
4
Old style Winchester newspaper page with editor names and office details. It includes a religious Bible quote and subscription pricing, reflecting a typical daily paper layout from 1960. The text shows masthead information and an ecclesiastical verse.
The France West Germany NATO pact advances with German training and supply bases on French soil, marking a milestone in Western unity against Communism. Leaders De Gaulle and Adenauer bridge historic enmity, while Britain Denmark Norway Greece and Portugal also contribute depots and training grounds.
The piece warns on public assistance waste and fraud, urging tighter rolls to help the needy. It notes rising welfare costs, dependent children concerns, and desertion issues. It also explains the London gold run as speculation, the dollar’s stability risks, and potential U.S. policy actions to defend gold reserves.
Ten years ago, P. W. Plumly, Lamar Keen, F. Amos Shy rock, C. J. Ott and C. Ridgely White were elected directors of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Richards returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Baish Sr. in New Kensington.
The piece argues Christopher Columbus sought only spice, misbelieved he reached Asia, and died unaware he had discovered a new world. It notes his distorted view of Earth and the appeal of flavor to scarce, tasteless meals.
A short reflection on spicing daily life to avoid dull routine. The speaker compares life to flavorful cooking and cites Columbus as an example of venturing for something greater.
A farmer recounts an ill fated apple harvest by 3 South Carolina men who offered 40 cents a bushel for 225 bushels, claiming profit sharing. The workers quit, apples spoiled, and a deal to sell more loads next Sunday persisted amid mishaps.
AP analysis notes televised debates offered mixed benefits for voters and candidates. They boosted Kennedy's recognition, exposed Nixon's experience gap, and may not recur for reelecting presidents. Debates highlighted personalities over issues and risked elevating glamor over substance.
An old test guide outlines scoring over 10 days with daily outcomes from memory genius to good. It lists sample questions on kerosene bones keratin and election rules, inviting readers to turn to page 2 for answers and discussing the test’s scoring clues.
Article explains how a productive cough clears mucus to protect airways and reduce pneumonia risk. It details the coughing process, why non productive coughs persist in children and adults, and how syrups, steam inhalations, and detergents aid mucus clearance while noting lingering coughs can continue after infection subsides.
Luther Markin writes that about 17 million American workers are covered by private pension or retirement plans, noting the world offers much to enjoy once people adapt to the realities they cannot avoid. The piece reflects on work, security, and aging within modern society.
In a letter to The Star a reader exposes a counterfeit Knights of Columbus oath and urges caution over political mailings. The author, Mrs Irene Boyd of Winchester, contrasts the Kennedy campaign with a carnival sales pitch, arguing it offers a “free lunch” paid by taxpayers and inflation, urging voters to respond with an intelligent, honest reply.
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