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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1969
Page
4
An editorial notes housing starts in October at a yearly low amid rising costs labor land and interest rates. It cites a 14 percent decline over six months and explains how inflation outpacing incomes reduces affordability for new homes while older home prices reflect scarce supply.
Citizens of Frederick County and Winchester respond to the consolidation proposal. The letter discusses public access to documents and meetings, highway funding, annexation, water and sewer services, and the December 9 vote. Generous testimony from local leaders argues for merger while warning against misinformation and political manipulation.
National workshop speakers say crime groups penetrate communities through city and county authorities and politicians. U.S. Attorney Frederick Lacey cites rottenness in police, courts, and politics as enabling mob influence. Edwin Stier calls for independent crime investigations free from political interference.
Judy Belchic is elected president of the Handley Junior High Glee Club with Anne Kern as vice president and Kathy Riley as secretary. Joyce Searle, Plymouth England exchange teacher, will guest speak at Kiwanis Club luncheons. Col Julian B Lindsay named executive VP of Army Distaff Foundation. Major Paul Terretta promoted to major. Under-Secretary Patterson says men under 19 are going overseas as infantry and armor replacements.
The text discusses the Pentecost to mission shift in the Church after Christ's crucifixion. It notes believers meeting weekly, healing in Jesus name, and forming fellowship, then becoming a missionary church. It cites Paul and the hope of future transformation and triumph.
The document lists the paper's establishment year 1896 and staff roles including News Editor Eugene P. Miller and Executive Editor Jack F. Davis, with Managing Editor Douglas B. OConnell. It notes a daily circulation by over 55,000 telephones and provides advertising and business numbers.
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