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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1966

Page

4

Newspaper Masthead and Rates Listing

Agency editors and managers listed with office in Winchester Virginia and New York City address. Subscriptions shown: one month 1.10 dollars, one year 13.00 dollars.

Instant Geometry for Roosevelt Memorial Chosen

The Roosevelt Memorial Commission contemplates a new design after the family approved it, with construction possible at 2 to 4 million dollars. Seven rough granite slabs slope toward a 32 by 32 foot polished block bearing Roosevelt's likeness, set between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials, amid ongoing controversy. A prior, smaller memorial near the National Archives Building remains the President’s preferred tribute.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington Roosevelt Fine Arts Commission Congress Mr. Roosevelt Jefferson Lincoln Washreade

Farm production surge cited as hope for policy shift

The Agriculture Department hopes a rise in farm output prompted by a 15 percent acreage shift to wheat will push policy toward change after three decades of drift. Yet 1965 record levels fell this year with a 5 percent drop overall due to weather and a new surplus control. Corn at 4.1 billion bushels topped prior records while soybeans citrus rice and peanuts hit new highs. We may see reduced grain exports and use of reserves to meet domestic needs and aid shipments.

Agriculture Department Great Plains Corn Belt United States

Brezhnev Receives Soviet High Military Honor

The article notes Leonid Brezhnev being awarded the USSR's highest military valor medal, marking him as a dominant Kremlin figure compared with Kosygin. It recalls Stalin and Khrushchev, and hints at potential concerns over a personality cult and leadership power dynamics.

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Station and post office burn at Wadesville near Berryville

The Wadesville station has burned while operational for 50 years, with two prior stations having burned. Churchill pledges victory and McArthur favors bombs. Japanese invaders press toward Manila as New Year’s Day approaches. Dr James A Miller called to active duty as lieutenant commander. Meuse campaign opens. Somme to Verdun shifts. Germans seek dominating positions. Villa is nearing Monterey Nuevo Leon. blockade running to breach Virginia liquor laws. A Washington man smuggled liquor into Berryville in a hot water bag strapped to his stomach.

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Daily Meditation by Earl L. Douglas

History is largely looking back but not a backward science. True wisdom learns from experience and past events and weighs new ideas against old. Balance is essential for growth and progress, like a mirror over the windshield guiding reflection on the year past.

Robert Finch Rising GOP Star in California

Washington column assesses Robert H. Finch as Lieutenant Governor-elect of California, noting his decisive victory, presidential implications, and seasoned, mainstream political approach shaped by Nixon staff experience. It argues California politics will shape GOP strategy and Finch may moderate Reagan administration direction.

Robert Finch California Washington Bill Moyers New York Robert F. Kennedy Robert H. Finch Moyers White House Long Island Sandh Reagan Richard Nixon Finch

New Year’s Eve Brings Self-Pity, Masochistic Reflections

New York writer Dan Greenburg and Marcia Jacobs discuss New Year’s Eve as prime time for brooding and self-pity. They describe the holiday as a yearly ritual of self-flagellation and misery, with anecdotes of social awkwardness and failed attempts at celebration.

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Public's view of Oswald called utterly confused

Henry J. Taylor reports New Orleans focus on Oswald as origin of life and alias A J Hidell. Police officials and Dr Alton Ochsner challenge the crackpot label and note Oswald’s defection to the USSR and travel details.

Oswald New Orleans William Manchester Lee Harvey Oswald Dallas Joseph J. Giarrusso Lee Oswald A.J. Hidell Fidel Thomas A. Drake Police Intelligence Division Iris Brother Robert Moscow Travel Consultants, Inc Travel Bureau U.S A. J. Hidell P.O Newta Peid le Havre France Giarrusso Alton Ochsner Dr. Ochsner Ochsner Oswald T Francis J Marte Ello Carlos ‘.Ringaler Edward 5. Butl Presiant Information Council of the Americas Us.s Wasp Dumaine Street

Bland Diet Helpful as Duodenal Ulcer Treatment

Wayne Brandstadt MD explains causes of duodenal ulcers including heredity emotional stress and irritants like coffee tobacco and certain drugs. Treatments include bland diet aluminum hydroxide coats and sedatives with modern surgery and rapid stomach freezing revival as options. ulcers may recur if causes persist.

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