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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1966
Page
4
The notice lists editorial staff and postal details for the Winchester Evening Star with pricing and subscription terms, showing editors News Editor Eugene P Miller and Managing Editor Douglas B O Connell, plus circulation and mailing information dated Friday December 16, 1966.
The article notes the Space Pact signed by the United States, Russia and 26 others aims to curb war in space and Antarctica, marking a major move toward peace amid ongoing underground nuclear tests and missile buildup. It emphasizes outer space and Antarctica as off limits to war and hopes for a final, planet-wide step.
Nevada's divorce rate has fallen to under 10 000 per year, half of 20 years ago, while bridges now outnumber divorces by eight to one. Lawyers blame easier Mexican divorces and urge changing residence rules to one day for uncontested cases to boost Nevada's legal income.
The article reflects on Christmas as the spirit of generosity and compassion rather than mere material trappings. It emphasizes kindness to others, shared joy, and the awakening of goodwill, noting that the season makes the earth seem closer to heaven through the faces of happy children and those helped in hard times.
The Star Files reports Japanese forces invading parts of Hong Kong Island and a fierce Japanese bombing raid on Rangoon. The Red Army says three German divisions were smashed with over 13 000 killed or wounded in the Klim recapture. Roosevelt proposes lowering the draft age to 19. Great Britain to respond to Germany's peace proposals. Ad offers first mortgages on improved real estate for not over half cash value. Prohibition allocates whisky to unmarried Virginians only with housing rule.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on how young people chart life work plans. He urges patience and support, noting careers can change and notable figures like Winston Churchill found direction later. No pushing, just time, encouragement, and guidance.
Henry J. Taylor argues against a 1967 tax rate increase, warning it could worsen the deficit and trigger a recession. He cites past tax policy shifts, repealed tax credits, and data on capital investment trends showing mixed signals for 1966 and 1967, with a heavy reliance on corporate borrowing.
A Handley High parent argues for open proms for all area high school students citing past exclusions and fairness. He contrasts prom openness with traditional restrictions while challenging school officials to consider changing times and broader inclusion.
Wayne Brandstadt MD explains collapsed lung causes and treatments replacing bed rest with pleural air withdrawal, plus lung cancer symptoms, contagion, cure via surgery, and calcified granuloma meaning. Includes quick quiz score prompts and general TB/tuberculosis note.
A Washington debate centers on a credibility gap as critics allege budgetary trickery and delayed disclosure on defense costs. The Wall Street Journal and Washington Post cite inflated estimates and late supplemental requests for Vietnam funding, urging transparent budget procedures to restore public trust.
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