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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
4
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The article questions gold price optimism and the role of gold as monetary base arguing spikes in mining stocks are risky amid monetary policy shifts. It notes past devaluations, investor lure, and the long run value of iron and power over gold alongside warnings for cautious brokers and little investors.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources holds hearings where scientists argue against further use of DDT in any form. The chemical industry presents a rebuttal as this extensive inquiry prompts a global interest in the state’s decision.
Fire of undetermined origin burned a dog kennel and wood shed behind the White Palace Restaurant and Park Way Hotel destroying dogs. property belonged to Jimmy Chauderis. Lt H D Koontz of the Army Quartermaster is now in England. Anne McFadden, nurse at a naval hospital, arrived safely in Brest France. Demand for barreled apples from cold storages rises in England. some Frederick County fruit shipped recently, first since early war period.
Daily Meditation by Earl L. Douglas reflects on mystery in life and the limits of knowledge. It cites Mark Twain and biblical verses to suggest that happiness and purpose do not require knowing all truths or possessing wealth.
The 1969 U.S. House composition shows Democrats holding 243 seats and Republicans 192 after the 1968 elections. This balance reflects party control changes and impacts on legislative leadership and agenda.
The 1968 election left Democrats with a 243 to 192 House majority, a net loss of four seats. Only nine incumbents were defeated, with gains and losses across Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Indiana, New Mexico, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Virginia, Missouri, and West Virginia. The party balance shifted in several districts as districts changed hands and new districts were created. The result keeps Democrats leading in 26 state delegations while Republicans hold 19 with Maryland and Virginia evenly divided.
Analysis notes Melvin Laird's suitability for secretary of defense, linking his House Defense subcommittee work, defense policy book, and stance on flexible response to past secretaries. It compares his background to McNamara and Clifford, and reviews Defense Department structure and Joint Chiefs relations.
Wayne Brandstadt answers readers questions on stroke causes and prevention. He notes hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, and stress raise risk, and stresses early control. The column discusses Coumadin risks, clot fate, tattoo removal options, and general guidance for readers.
A quiz scoring guide and ten sample questions are presented. It outlines daily progress over ten days and scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. Sample items cover biblical figures, history, naval events, chemistry, and diplomacy facts.
The World Almanac notes Thomas Jefferson’s wide ranging achievements and interests. President John F Kennedy humorously praised Jefferson’s virtuosity at a White House gathering of artists and authors, remarking this was the latest concentration of eating at the White House since Jefferson dined alone.
HAL BOYLE explores double talk as an American art form presenting examples that reveal saying one thing while thinking another. The humor hinges on clipped lines about gifts fashion hairdressers and social norms with punchlines exposing pretenses.
The U S Highway Post Office began in Virginia with its first route running between Washington and Harrisonburg, established February 10, 1941.
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