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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1966
Page
4
Jack F. Davis is named general manager and executive editor, overseeing operations and editorial strategy at the newspaper. The appointment expands leadership as the publication emphasizes growth and integrity in reporting.
U S banks lifted business loan rates last December boosting outstanding Fed member loans to 50.6 billion, then to about 56 billion by July as demand outpaced supply. New York banks hike prime rates to 6 percent for short term loans while long term loans and lower credit borrowers rise. The piece links higher borrowing costs to inflation pressure, tax concerns, and calls for tighter federal spending. ESSA notes weather linked arthritis research but delays further findings and funding.
The U S government plans to buy a 20 mm machine gun failing standard tests through a West German contract. One manufacturer is said to be represented by Julius Klein in the United States. Defense officials say the weapon is needed to counter Soviet equipment, noting the flaw was known five years ago. the spokesman would only say the reason is classified.
Reports say the 1,000,000 man garrison in Leningrad strengthens Red troops defending the siege girt czarist capital while Finns are 50 miles away and Germans press from south and southwest. Moscow cites 2,000,000 German losses in two months and 700,000 Russian casualties.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on church hypocrisy and human frailty. He notes the gap between perfect sainthood and everyday Christian effort and observes how fear and crises often drive prayer and reflection.
Henry J. Taylor argues LBJ faces Midwest skepticism despite TV presence and claims of economic gains. He notes inflation, budget deficits, and falling real wages challenge Great Society claims while the farm belt shifts toward industrial centers and doubts rise about national leadership.
A reflective pair of sayings contrasts divine blessing with worldly self sacrifice. Isaiah 32 20 links happiness to clear waters and roaming beasts, while John Mason Brown condemns self indulgence as the root of true happiness.
Cockney actor Michael Caine, 33, rises to fame with Alfie and The Wrong Box, earning 250000 dollars per film plus profits. He credits relentless work, a Cockney survival ethic, and his mother's 700 dollar loan for his break, saying money now offers security but won’t change him.
A wartime era critique argues greed by groups politicians unions undermines government guidance for wage and price control. It blames inaction by the Administration and calls for uniform law to curb selfish behavior and restore competitive balance amid strikes and rising costs.
Wayne Brandstadt MD explains insomnia causes from stress to medical issues and warns against sleeping pills. He notes dreaming aids morning refreshment, cites an electric sleep inducer option, and urges regular bed and wake times as the best long term remedy.
Puzzle quiz prompts daily scores from memory genius to good with ten questions. It lists questions on topics from agriculture to sports and anatomy, including colonial salaries and Hell Gate Bridge, ending with a bodily organ riddle.
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