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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1963
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star reports a daily circulation exceeding 50 000 readers, reflecting broad local reach and consistent weekday distribution.
The notice lists newspaper delivery rates by carrier motor route and mail, with monthly and annual options. It includes prices for in state and out of state subscriptions and notes postal details.
A House approved full inquiry into government research funding and progress across agencies colleges and private firms. The piece notes computers aid law enforcement catching crooks while crime and coinage topics touch on silver dollars mint capacity and changes to currency. Women’s employment grows from 29 percent in 1950 to 33 percent, with a faster rise than men.
Silver dollars will be produced by U S mints next year for the first time since 1935 when the stockpile held 500 million coins. Currently 47 million cartwheels remain, down 52 million in the past year as collectors seek the large coins. The 1962 Philadelphia Fed release of thousands of rare dates boosted demand among Nevada gamblers and collectors.
The United States and Spain signed a 20 year defense pact permitting U S base development in Spain. Ben Belchie named head of the Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts. Marshall S Carper Jr of Fairview Ave returns to the University of Virginia as a junior.
A Berlin dispatch reported by Reuters in 1938 said German shipping companies recalled all ships at sea and barred any vessel departure from ports. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McC Glass wed and left for a wedding trip to New York City, Mrs. Glass being the former Miss Juanita Riley. Miss Ella Smith of Allentown Pa visits her niece Mrs. Graner B Morrison in Kent Street.
1913 note reports Hon Linley M. Garrison Secretary of War in President Wilson's cabinet motoring to Winchester where he reviewed the U S Cavalry at the Winchester Fair Grounds. The Kings Daughters gathered at Mrs J C Smith's home. A marriage license issued in Hagerstown to Allen H Pittsnogle of Martinsburg and Miss Emma E Sincendiver of this city.
Mrs. Thomas J. Preston once lost sight but nearly fully regained it after treatment. She then used braille to assist the blind, copying articles monthly for Navajo and others. Her charitable work continued until her death at eighty three, leaving a lasting light in her preaching.
The House passed an $11 billion two year tax cut sequence with December debate in the Senate. Administration argues the measure will boost consumer spending and business investment, while critics cite uncertain long term deficits and limited gains for middle income groups.
A Richmond television interview quotes Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr threatening a Danville invasion by 500 outsiders to boycott local businesses and national manufacturers. The speaker warns Virginians that racial tension could topple communities and urges reason over force while defending achievement through effort.
A Bible thought quotes Hebrews 11 1 about faith being the substance of hope and the evidence of unseen things. It urges that faith can make the coming year a challenging adventure and explore frontiers.
A government report shows fifty five relief agencies totaled 963.5 million dollars in aid to needy areas overseas last year. The Catholic Church World Services distributed 161 million dollars and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 30.2 million dollars.
An article explains warts as skin infections likely caused by a virus with factors such as injuries and allergies involved. It notes common locations like the scalp and plantar warts, discusses that girls may be more prone, and outlines treatments including electrocoagulation and cautions against self treatment. It also mentions vaccines and research into prevention and cure.
The Star prints readers' letters criticizing the Senate for ratifying the test ban treaty and warning of communist influence. Doris L. Yingst of Berryville laments disarmament and praises senators prioritizing safety. Walter Carr of Millwood denounces radical left agitation and race clashes as sowing division.
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