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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1964
Page
4
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Senator Fulbright said last week that Castro and Communist Cuba are not a menace but urged vigilance. He emphasized ongoing diplomatic channels and suggested avoiding escalation while monitoring regional tensions.
Treasury officials warn a growing coin shortage will affect the public and businesses within two to three years. Philadelphia and Denver mints run around the clock five days a week, with Congress asked for 500000 to extend weekend work. A new Philadelphia mint awaits 30 million in authorization, three years to complete.
The Star Files notes William H. Lawrence Jr of Chambersburg Pa bought the Brucetown Woolen Company property at Clearbrook Va. and others reported include Governor James Price invited to crown Miss Genevieve Garner of Texas as Queen Shenandoah XVI and Mrs Garland Quarles elected president of the Winchester Memorial Hospital Junior Auxiliary. A front page warns of rain on Easter Sunday with a weather forecast. Yeggmen stole the Vernon post office safe near Utica N Y, fled on a railroad handcar with 300 dollars. French troops left Rabbal Morocco pursuing Moors after a fatal crash killing the French aviator and a passenger.
Column analyzes Wisconsin Republican and Democratic votes showing 25 percent protest against civil rights. It warns that federal enforcement of public accommodations and employment rules could trigger a broader backlash in northern states and private business.
Mrs A L Rosenberger of Winchester argues in a letter to The Star that community efforts to keep Virginia green face challenges from littering beer cans and trespassers. She recalls a cedar tree damaged by a local truck and urges residents to join in keeping roads and property trash free.
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Earl L. Douglas urges readers to grasp living in a historic era marked by rapid change. He contrasts today with earlier centuries, notes global events and scientific progress, and calls for purposeful action and forward thinking.
Washington dispatch notes wide scatteration in the Republican nomination fight strains GOP Congressional campaign directors. The aim is to win control of the House, currently 256 to 178 Democratic with one vacancy, with hopes of about 40 Democratic seats at risk and perhaps 20 pickups. Bob Wilson of California leads a shift toward strong, attractive candidates in the high-vulnerability areas of the South and Far West amid Kennedy era context.
The Real Estate Market analysis notes a postwar boom fueled by scarce supply and ample investment from life insurers. Demand varies by city with Los Angeles leading housing units. beltways and highways boost some values while others lag. Prospects suggest well located, well managed property remains a strong investment, though sensitivity to economic dips remains.
A humorous column notes the punch line in toasts with friends and observes aisles so wide that four women cannot pass without stopping to chat. The light print humor jests about social friction and everyday theater in public spaces.
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