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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1963
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription rates for carrier, motor route, and mail delivery with year, six month, and monthly options. It also notes staff positions including JACK F. DAVIS as General Manager and Executive Editor, H. D. KOONTZ as Business Manager, and EUGENE MILLER as Managing Editor.
A 1963 column muses on stylish thieves who steal select artworks and leave others in place. It cites a Kensington studio break in of Sir Charles Wheeler and jokes about motives, size of loot, and the idea of honest thieves who prefer certain pieces or avoid heavy cargo.
The June and July cost of living indexes climbed on weather and drought reducing crops. Officials attributed June from winter freeze in the South and July to drought effects. August prices were uncertain but not expected to rise much. The July index reached 107.1 percent of the 1957 59 average, up 0.9 percent over June, the largest 60 day gain in four years.
The piece notes a seasonal shift after Labor Day altering lives nationwide. Summer ends, schools reopen, resorts adjust, football resumes, and minds turn to fall. In the South the winter tourist season hints at revival even as the calendar lags behind. Fall arrives though Sept. 21 is not marked on calendars.
The Star Files notes 1953 drought cut Albemarle and Nelson apple harvest to half of 1952. It also reports 100 more Americans freed, bringing total freed to 3,027 as the Korea prisoner exchange nears completion. General Jonathan M. Wainwright dies at Brooke Army Hospital in Texas.
1938 report notes WPA chief Harry Hopkins visiting Carter Hall in Clarke County as guest of Mrs. John Hay Whitney of Llangollen. Hopkins and Mrs Whitney motored to Millwood while Stanley H Barr, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Barr, wins the Berryville Horseshow baby show. Fred Morgan returns home from New York City visit with sister Miss Virginia Morgan.
Fifty years ago in 1913 two fast express trains collided a mile north of New Haven Connecticut killing 18 people and injuring many others. Lewis Armel of Middletown was appointed sailor and deputy sheriff to succeed City Sergeant Adam Forney who resigned. Miss Bessie Booker returned to Washington after visiting Mr. and Mrs. E J Evans of Main Street.
A Daily Meditation reflects on heroic figures in history, from Robert E. Lee to modern heroes, urging self denial as the pinnacle of living. It extols self sacrifice and high purpose, urging readers to embody the creed in daily conduct and align life with what the heart seeks.
Washington report on James M. Landis, former SEC and Civil Aeronautics Board chief, who pleaded guilty to willful tax evasion for 1956 1960. Judge Sylvester J. Ryan sentenced him to three 30 day terms and a year of probation, urging continued strength and possible return to public service. The piece discusses psychiatric factors and the potential for reform with support from friends and professionals.
In a profile from New York Phyllis Diller, master of one line quips and stage antics, discusses her rise from housewife to top night club comedian. She jokes about taxes, ambition, and her unique personal style while noting her disciplined path to success.
Washington Notebook surveys Dr Edward Teller known as father of the H bomb he rejects the label and highlights his children Paul 20 and Wendi 17 with wife Miz Mitzi a Hungarian math loving mother. The piece also notes remarks on trips to Moscow and other political tidbits plus a sketchy sign of the times about Senate mail room door.
A compact verse warns against overstepping in toughness as a small seller faces a large challenge. The quatrain uses a playful rhyme to urge prudence and restraint. The author, Luther Markin, frames risk of misjudgment and consequences for the bold.
A Bible Thought quotes II Timothy 4 7 affirming faith in Christ and notes radical demands on Christians to act.
A vintage quote attributed to Nikita Khrushchev mocks politicians who promise to build a bridge where no river exists. It frames political deception as a universal flaw in leadership.
Dr Lester L Coleman suggests using a nasal spray before ascent and before landing to ease ear discomfort during flights, especially if a cold or sinus infection is present. Chewing gum and careful equalization help. avoid forceful nose blowing which can damage the eardrum.
A quiz style item lists daily scoring by correct answers and presents a set of questions. It asks trivia on Molly Pitcher suffrage and war roles, Canada capital, Big Dipper stars, Magna Carta, Hickenlooper’s Senate state, Armada, ermines, a yellow hammer, and the longest bone.
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