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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1968

Page

4

Local Newspaper Rates and Staff Credits Listed

The notice lists JACK F. DAVIS as General Manager and Executive Editor, ROBERT F. ROSE as News Editor, EUGENE P. MILLER as Business Manager, and DOUGLAS B. OCONNELL as Managing Editor. It includes second class postage info for Winchester Virginia and subscription pricing for domestic and outside Virginia rates.

Jack F. Davis Robert F. Rose Eugene P. Miller Douglas B. O'Connell Winchester Nat’l Rep Bottinelli and Gallagher, Inc East 41St St New York N.Y

Bloodless Presidency Ends as Johnson Steps Down

Washington reports a staged coup of sorts where Lyndon Johnson relinquishes political life after the Kennedy tragedy, described as a bloodless assassination of his presidency. The piece frames Johnson’s resignation as the final irony in a calculated power struggle that began with Kennedy’s death.

Washington Lyndon Johnson John F. Kennedy

Johnson Kennedy Rift and Unifier’s Gambit in War Years

The piece portrays Lyndon Johnson’s exit as a historic sacrifice and Robert Kennedy’s move to unify party and nation. It frames Kennedy’s action as reuniting a country torn by war and internal political strife while Johnson’s presidency is praised for civil rights and welfare amid bitter politics.

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Senseless deed cited in King's assassination sparks national response

The piece condemns violence after the slaying of Martin Luther King Jr. and notes white and black residents’ outrage in Winchester. It praises measured community reaction and criticizes the killer, while also commenting on Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s British Labour leadership amid by elections and austerity.

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Shriver Named U S Ambassador to France in Paris

The text discusses Sargent Shriver taking the ambassadorial post to France, succeeding Charles Bohlen, with Peace Corps leadership shaping his foreign affairs interest. It notes wait for embassy move, Kennedy administration context, and Mrs Shriver aiding family campaign from Paris.

Paris Office of Economic Opportunity Sargent Shriver Peace Corps Charles E. Bohlen Moscow Washington

McFadden Returns After 52 Day Absence From Africa

ONE-TIME LIGHTWEIGHT bare knuckles champion George Elbows McFadden has come back to town after a 52 day absence spent in Africa as a crew member on a merchant ship. The piece also warns to use food wisely and notes food waste increases bills and wastes strategic defense materials.

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Boy Scouts Join Liberty Loan Effort in 1918

President Wilson urges Boy Scouts to aid the Liberty Loan drive as the organization supports the war effort. In Chambersburg a small pox scare arises with four cases confined to the Bowery House.

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Formula for Popularity

The article explains tact derived from touch and how popular people make others feel valued. It argues popularity comes from respecting others opinions and avoiding untactful behavior, urging readers to focus on others rather than themselves to seem as independent thinkers.

Image Makeover or Degenerate Self In American Life

HAL BOYLE surveys social image in modern America warning that status hinges on perception. He lists telltale signs of a fading image from household finances to work woes, then jokes that inheriting money is the quickest fix. The piece shifts to praise for President Johnson, noting his mistakes but affirming his ongoing presidency and resolve to fulfill pledges.

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Shampooing aids seborrheic dermatitis not a cure

Expert notes seborrheic dermatitis is controllable not curable, caused by oily scalp, not contagious. Advice includes regular antidandruff shampoo, trial of various scalp preparations, and possible use of betamethasone valerate for eyebrows or affected areas, with dietary and treatment caveats.

How's Your I Q A Quiz Based On 100 Questions

A brief quiz guide describes scoring by daily performance over ten days. It lists 10 sample questions touching geography posters and history, including desert percentages, units, painted desert location, river geography, birds, laws, guerrillas, evolution, a Princeton graduate president, and perspiration in birds.

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Peace Talks Begin as U S and North Vietnam Agree to Sit Down

The United States and North Vietnam move toward negotiations to end the war with international backing. France and Britain privately back peace efforts, De Gaulle supports Johnson’s initiative, and Hanoi signals readiness to contact U S representatives while insisting on ending bombing. For now, no immediate cease-fire, with possible phased deescalation and a long process ahead.

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