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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Contact and Staff Notice

The Winchester Evening Star lists its daily operations and staff including editor H F Byrd Jr and managing Eugene Miller. It notes Associated Press rights and national representation details and provides office contact numbers for business and news room.

Winchester Evening Star Business Office News Room H F. Byrd JR H. D. Koontz Business Mana Eugene Miller FMBFR Associated Press Gallagher-DeLisser, Inc East 44Th Street New York

Patriotism and funding debates across federal policy

A congressional probe into Pentagon censorship prompts defense of patriotism amid cases like Ranger Don Caron of the Forest Service who resigned over anti-communist columns. New York seeks $30 million federal support for 1964 World's Fair, while UN funds face a $100 million deficit amid Congo troop costs and nonpayment by several nations.

US Forest Service Washington Don Caron Sen. Thurmond New York City New York Dag Hammarskjold United Nations World Organization Security Council Congo France

Future Homemakers sweepstakes winner at Frederick County Fair

Jane Brumback daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Brumback won the sweepstakes in the Future Homemakers of America section at the Frederick County Agricultural Fair. D Eugene Russell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Russell of Morningside Drive recently completed boat training at Bainbridge Naval Center.

Jane Brumback Herbert Brumback Homemakers of America Frederick County D. Eugene, Russell, Jr Eugene Russell Morningside Drive Baimbridge Naval Center

The Idea of Genius: Beget, Not Create New Truth

The word genius comes from a Latin root meaning to beget. A genius brings forth new truth or art, like Columbus or Phidias, and composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Wagner. Few true geniuses are born in any era.

Columbus Phidias Bach Beethoven Wagner

Genius is Rare and the Wright Brothers Example

The text argues geniuses are rare beyond well informed people. It cites the Wright Brothers as examples. It urges pursuing one’s tasks diligently, trusting future recognition if one is truly gifted. It also notes humility and teachability attract learning from God.

Wright Brothers

Frosty start marks 39 degrees at Winchester labs

Twenty five years ago in 1936 the thermometer at the Winchester Research Laboratory read 39 degrees, with widespread frost noted. Mr and Mrs Frank N Hack traveled to Montreal North Carolina to visit Mrs John T Roddey while Mrs Jacob F Baker visited Baltimore with Mr and Mrs John V Tweedy.

Winchester Research Laboratory Frank N. Hack Montreal N. C John T. Roddey Jacob F. Baker Baltimore John V. Tweedy

Notable Visits From 1911 Residents and Relatives

Fifty years ago Miss Carrie Sheetz of Spring Hill Virginia returned home after visiting Mrs. Turner A Lewis. The Rev J W Hicks of Fostoria was visiting his brother J S Hicks and other relatives in the area. Mrs Peachy Latane of Winchester stayed with Mr and Mrs Loring Cover at their Green Spring Valley country place near Baltimore.

Carrie Sheetz Spring Hill Turner A Lewis J. W. Hicks Fostoria J. S. Hicks Peachy Latane Winchester

Kennedy UN speech defines American ideals amid Cold War tensions

President Kennedy's General Assembly address lays out American aims, criticizes Soviet policies, and urges a peace race and steady arms reduction. The piece notes the speech's potential global impact and reflects bipartisan advisement and U.S. public sentiment.

Washington Kennedy General Assembly United Nations United States Soviet Union

Maris Fights On in Pursuit of Babe Ruth Record

Roger Maris gritted through mounting pressure as he hit his fifty ninth home run in a 154 game season. The season of Babe Ruth’s record stirred debate over whether eight extra games should count toward the single season mark. The commissioner’s ruling keeps Ruth’s record in the 162 game frame, sparking talk of innings and integrity in baseball’s record book.

Roger Maris Bob Ruth Jimmy Foxx Hank Greenberg Maris Roger Babe Ruth Babe Ford Frick Joe Cronin Yankee Foxx Ruth Greenberg Chicago Hank Soar Hank Detroit Baltimore Rene Mickey Mantle Mantle Roger Bannister Tormendous

Hal Boyle: Girls Count Age by Marriage Not Birth

New York AP column notes quirky, irreverent reflections on marriage age myths, college costs, and cultural trivia. It highlights a Greek practice of counting age by marriage, values of education, and remarks on notable figures like Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle, and Roger Bannister, in a light, gossiping tone.

Hal Boyle New York Greece

Dear Doctor Advice and Health Facts From Your Paper

A reader questions meat tenderizer raw eggs and epilepsy triggers from headset pressure. The doctor replies on safe meat tenderizing methods, eggs for blood, and convulsions from触 sensitive areas. Additional tips cover gas relief and vitamin E effects.

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