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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
4
Rep. William V. Roth Jr. lists 1315 free domestic assistance programs in a 1132 page book. Examples include jellyfish defense aid, foreign market evaluations, fallout instrument checks, and grants for dancers with exceptional talent. The expansive catalog stretches across agencies, yet taxpayers receive little relief.
The House passed a measure granting the President and the Federal Reserve Board power to set terms and limits on all lending. Critics warn it could yield dictatorial control over credit and hurt inflation fighting. The piece also notes Helsinki Vienna site compromise for upcoming U S Soviet armament talks with April 16 start and cautious language about slow, potential multi year progress.
Henry J. Taylor argues that U.S. stake in the Canal Zone, worth $5 billion, faces Red influence and Panama's instability. He warns against yielding to Panamanian demands and catalogs Castro backed operations, Costa Rican and Nicaraguan links, and key figures to frame the issue as U.S. versus Communist control.
In a sharp column the Savannah Evening Press laments the 1960s era, noting intense social upheaval, rapid change, and the high cost of progress. The piece cites assassinations, civil rights tensions, rampant dissent, and a grim portrait of journalism as a hazardous, wearisome profession.
William M. Boyce of Rt. 4 takes first prize in the Christmas lighting contest for the second year running, featuring over 1500 bulbs. An eight foot bronze statue of Admiral Richard E. Byrd is planned for Arlington Cemetery’s Virginia side near Memorial Bridge. D. J. Daylor named manager for Ashworth Bros. in the area, effective Dec. 1. Postmaster Nelson Page urges clearing icy walks with ashes or abrasives. Mrs. John A. Spaid learns her sons Arthur W. Spaid and Willard A. Spaid met in Belgium after 14 months apart. Winchester Memorial Hospital earns 1944 approval from the American College of Surgeons.
The text argues that a placid life bored by controversy is uninteresting, while constant stirring causes misery. It asserts ideal life includes daily problem solving, excitement, and facing unsolved issues, noting the world and body continually in agitation and urging not to force total peace but to trust the Creator to work things out.
AP describes Peter Max as he expands his art into hosiery featuring cosmic designs. The 30 year old artist, famed for psychedelic posters, applies bold geometries constellations and stars to leg wear from ankle to thigh. Max notes the designs target young spirited individuals seeking personal style. Born in Germany, he traveled via Shanghai Tibet Israel and France before settling in New York to collaborate with Swami Satchidananda at the Integral Yoga Institute.
Dr. Wayne G Brandstadt explains Meniere's syndrome results from distended inner ear canals with possible triggers from allergies hormonal issues or toxins. Dizziness and ringing are key signs. salt restriction diuretics and antihistamines help. Surgical and cryoprobe options reduce symptoms. flying may worsen relief but not alter disease. Mattress reuse laws vary with cleanliness. typhoid risk now negligible. L-Dopa is being reassessed for palsy with side effects noted. questions invited for future columns.
Quiz offers a 10 day scoring plan with a daily average. It lists 10 sample questions on world elephants Custer massacre Esau and Jacob Baton Rouge status and more. It asks if lightning bolts zigzag and where the baseball umpire stands. The page prompts turning to page two for correct answers.
Local Winchester notices summarize daily business and advertising contacts. Editors include Jack F. Davis and Eugene Miller with OConnelly managing. regional posting details show office lines for News and Advertising.
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