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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1964
Page
4
A snippet lists subscription rates in advance for various terms and delivery areas including outside Virginia and West Virginia and by mail. The figures shown include different durations and a stated annual postages component.
The article argues forests keep soil, water, and agricultural balance. It notes a decline in commercial forest land since 1900, warns of future shortages, and discusses causes including government land takings for public works and a 5.5 million acre highway program consuming half of commercial forest land.
A refugee relays a plan by actors and technicians to electrocute Fidel Castro during a Havana television program on March 13. The scheme failed when two plotters, allegedly Castro’s secret service members, betrayed the plan and were executed by Castro who used the episode to mock the would be would be actors.
Governor James H. Price crowned Genevieve Garner of Texas Queen Shenandoah XVI with Kitty Cover Stephenson as Crown Bearer and trainbearers include Elizabeth Browning Sammy Mc Fadden Teddy Keller Peggy Merriner.
Richmond superintendent Dr H I Willett summarized a month study of Russian education for the school board. He disputed myths about Soviet schooling, noting later reading, comparable science courses, lower teacher salaries than engineers, strong testing practices and extensive indoctrination alongside a high pupil teacher ratio.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on the idea that seeking perfection leads to loss, urging balance between ideals and practical policy. He cites Washington’s Jay Treaty compromises as a historical example, arguing principles remain intact while policy adapts.
Henry J. Taylor argues Washington misled on South Vietnam, noting Saigon and embassy security under barbed wire, and cites Ben Suc, Laos, and Geneva as turning points. He warns the United States risks further collapse if it repeats past policy inconsistencies.
A letter to the editor argues against the Civil Rights Act of 1963 describing it as a police state power grab that would curtail freedoms. The writer urges readers to contact senators to oppose the measure, warning of national turmoil and civil wrong.
Medical text explains peptic ulcers affect children more than thought, with symptoms age dependent and perforation a risk. Factors include family history blood type and burns or corticosteroid use. Diagnosis via X rays is harder in children. treatment mirrors adults and may involve family involvement. Also includes a Q and A about thumb sucking, plus memory quiz scoring.
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