Newspaper masthead with staff and subscription rates
A scanned newspaper masthead lists roles including General Manager and Executive Editor Jack F. Davis and News Editor Eugene P. Miller. It shows postal details Winchester Virginia and national representation, followed by subscription pricing for various durations and delivery options outside Virginia and West Virginia.
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Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Winchester
Nat'l Rep
Bottinelli and Gallagher, Inc
East 41St St
New York
N.Y
Addressing Hong Kong flu threat and vaccine delays
The Hong Kong flu outbreak shows national epidemic risk and slow vaccine development. Early discovery exists but production is costly and limited. A new approach is needed to prevent future epidemics, as deaths and economic losses rise.
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United States
Hong Kong
Postal Service Reform Likely Under New Nixon Appointee
A presidential commission proposed converting the Post Office Department into a non profit federal corporation outside political control to operate like a large business. Winton M. Blount, named to head the department, says the report deserves close scrutiny and hints at potential efficiency reforms. The big question is whether Blount favors abolishing the postmaster generalship and its patronage.
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Post Office
Johnson
Winton M. Blount
Nixon
Frederick R. Kap
Pel
At&t
Blount
Alphabet Soup as Era Ends with AMN as Next President
The piece surveys presidential initials from TR to AMN, noting how abbreviations shaped naming and headlines. It reflects on Roosevelt, FDR, HST, Ike, and Nixon, and predicts a four year span with AMN defying the trend.
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Roosevelt
FDR
Iva
REA
IRS
FCC
ICC
CAB
Harry
Ike
AMN
Nixon
Sharp Increase In Colds And Flu Strikes The Star Files
The Star Files notes a sharp rise in colds and flu this week with many business places overwhelmed. Doctors and druggists report heavy workloads as illness spreads through the community. J Victor Arthur Jr a cadet at Augusta Military Academy has enlisted in the Army Air Corps Reserve. Prohibition officers on a southbound N and W Railroad passenger train conducted a search through coaches finding 60 pints of liquor triggering passenger unrest.
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J. Victor Arthur, Jr
Augusta Military Academy
Army Air Corps Reserve
N & W Railroad
COST OF CHARACTER
Self improvement is urged but many refuse to change themselves. The piece contrasts Indian ascetics who endure hardship yet retain their core flaws with Western reluctance to shed mean temper and prejudices. It argues true growth requires changing one’s character, not just adopting new ideas or routines.
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India
Defense chief faces costs and shortages from war Debacle
Henry J. Taylor argues that McNamara and Johnson hid Vietnam War costs, inflating prices and draining global forces. Laird inherits shortages in the 6th Fleet and 7th Army, cannibalized equipment, and soaring weapon costs. He warns of inflationary pressure across services and future combat needs.
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Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Johnson
Congress
Mr. McNamara
Vietnam
Laird
Middle East
North Africa
6Th Fleet
Czechoslovakia
U.S
7Th Army
West Germany
Berlin
Pacific
Norfolk
U.S. Army
Pentagon
Zone of the Interior
United States
Fort, Riley
Kansas
Mr. Laird
Clark M. Clifford
Left-Handed World Population and Random Notables
HAL BOYLE surveys odd facts from mail and trivia. About 10 percent of people are left handed, 300 million worldwide, with famous lefties like Alexander the Great and Leonardo da Vinci. The piece also notes smoking trends, brain neuron counts, milk shelf life, pedestrian safety, quotations, and folklore proverbs.
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New York
Alexander the Great
Leonardo da Vinci
Benjamin Franklin
Thoughtful reflections on worth of man and divine honor
A meditation cites Psalms and Henri-Frederic Amiel to argue that true value lies not in possessions or deeds but in the nature of a person. The quote frames human dignity as inherent, elevating the individual beyond worldly measures.
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Henri-Frederic Amiel
Roxy Theatre, World’s Largest Upon 1927 Opening
The World Almanac notes New York’s Roxy Theatre with 6 214 seats stood as the world’s largest when it opened in 1927. Named for owner Samuel Rothafel the building fused Gothic Renaissance and Moorish styles with theatrical flair. ushers entered in white jackets while evening staff swapped flashlights for gold braided attire.
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New York
Roxy Theater
Sam
Roxy
Rothafel
Optimism Fades as Humphrey Faces Split Democratic Party
Washington opinion piece argues Hubert H. Humphrey must lead a fractured Democratic Party by reclaiming the center after Chicago and guiding reform. It warns that further appeasing the left risks weakening the party and notes potential 1970 Senate bid and 1972 run considerations.
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Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Chicago
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Edward Kennedy
Edmund Muskie
Bondex Fold Creates Versatile Poncho Cape Robe Top
A Bondex fabric fold technique shows how folding a strip in half lengthwise and binding all edges with a dry iron on wool setting creates a reversible poncho. The same piece can yield a cape robe or a top with slacks.
Pinworms spread by touch not by mere proximity
A reader asks if playing with worm-infected children can pass pinworms. Eggs spread from fingers to food and surfaces, then to new hosts. If the child has worms, the whole family should be treated. practice strict handwashing and bed laundering. Same issue addresses Atarax use in children and general guidance.
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
A quiz score scheme rates memory ability from 9 or 10 correct as Memory Genius down to 4 as Good. It lists ten sample questions and directs readers to page 2 for correct answers.
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Pr. A
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HHH
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RFK
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Taft
Earl L. Douglas
Henry J. Taylor
Mediterranean
R.P.D
Hal Boyle
National Safety Council
Francoise Sagan
National Institute of Mental Health
Napoleon Bonaparte
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
William S. White
Hubert H. Humphrey
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Wayne G. Brandestadt, M.D
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