Winchester Evening Star February 5 1968 edition page
Daily Winchester Evening Star edition dated February 5 1968 provides local news and notices. The paper lists staff positions including Jack F. Padvis as general manager and Eugene P. Miller as news editor. Subscription rates are shown for city, mail, and out-of-state copies.
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Jack F. Pdvis
Robert F. Rose
Eugene P. Miller
Douglas B. O'Connell
Winchester
Nat'l Rep
Bottinelli and Gallagher, Inc
East 41St St
New York
N.Y
Roadway lighting laws aim to curb night accidents begin April
European driving habits shift as Britain plans mandatory use of headlights. After Birmingham’s trial cut night crashes by 40 percent and pedestrian injuries by 52 percent, the Ministry of Transport will require headlights on roads with speed limits over 3 mph and on dim urban streets starting April 1.
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Britain
Ministry of Transport
Birmingham
Glasgow
Liverpool
Manchester
Antarctica Cruise Invasion Sparks Lively Icebound Party
A cruise ship grounded near McMurdo Sound on January 22 has Antarctica listed on its itinerary again. Passengers held a party despite the mishap while paying at least 5880 dollars for the 28 day trip plus tips.
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Antarctica
McMurdo Sound
Favor Auto to Hit You If You Play Sports
A Jury Verdict Research study of personal injury verdicts shows juries favor defendants in sport injury cases. Golfers and baseball players fare worst with about one in five winning, while water skiers swimmers bowlers and riders fare better though awards remain lower than traffic injury cases.
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Jury Verdict Research, Inc
Cleveland
Ohio
Highway Hypnosis Tips From Monotony Experts
Experts on superhighway monotony suggest strategies to combat drowsy driving. Shoes off may boost floor vibrations, gum chewing could aid alertness, and radio music might help. Simple games like counting red trucks are proposed to maintain attention.
German collapse looming in Caucasus and Red advance
The Star Files reports a German collapse in the Caucasus outlook while Soviet forces push eastward. Reds smash ahead as Nazi armies appear split. Frank Armstrong Jr. is elected president of the Chamber of Commerce, succeeding C. P. McVicar. American troops on Guadalcanal advanced past Tassafaronga, signaling Japanese village capture.
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Caucasus
Frank Armstrong, Jr
The
Chamber of Commerce
C. P. McVicar
Guadalcanal
Tassafaronga
Coldest winter in county halts railways and roads
Fifty years ago in 1918 heavy snow and subzero temperatures crippled transport as trains stalled across the county. The thermometer plunged to 12 below with bitter cold lingering in the sun. A German raid on the American section of the battle front was repelled by prompt military action.
Human nature in acts of sacrifice and trust
Earl St. Douglas argues against viewing humanity as driven solely by self interest. He asserts selfless deeds reveal real spiritual nobility, noting love trust and good faith drive human relations more than greed. He cautions against extreme views of mankind as mere animals or divine puppets.
Dollar Lag for Schools and Teacher Pay Pressures
The Education U.S.A. study critiques national and local funding for public schools. It notes U.S. outlays rose to 3.7 percent of GNP by 1966 and analyzes rising but uneven salaries for teachers, with major Southeast figures and Virginia comparisons showing lag behind national levels and calls for higher pay to avoid educational mediocrity.
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Education
U.S.A
U.S
U.S. Department of Labor
Zero Mostel Happy, Painting Obsessed, Seeks Mystery in Life
Zero Mostel tallies happiness at 235 pounds and chases mystery offstage by painting in a Manhattan studio. He rejects being pigeonholed, teaching that creativity thrives when artists work in multiple media and with varied tools. He won three straight Tony Awards for Rhinoceros and Fiddler, yet dislikes long Broadway runs.
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New York
Zero Mostel
America
Zero
Manhattan
Mostel
George Gershwin
Forum
Johnson Budget Critique Highlights CEA Forecast Flaws
Henry J. Taylor questions President Johnson's 186 billion budget and tax boost, criticizing the Council of Economic Advisers forecasts as unreliable. The piece warns that 1968 inventories and GNP projections are overestimated, debt will soar, and the budget risks harming the economy.
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President Johnson
Inc
Johnson
Outer Space
Council of Economic Advisers
Mr. Johnson
United States
Car Seat Safety Sparks Advice From Wayne Brandstadt M.D.
Physicians for Automotive Safety warn many infant seats are ineffective or unsafe. Secure anchoring and rear-seat use reduce injury risk. few infants receive adequate protection. Readers are advised to verify devices meet job requirements and allow quick release after a crash.
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
A quick quiz feature offers a 10 day plan with daily scoring. It lists 10 sample questions about expressions inventions history flags and geography and asks readers to turn to page two for the answers.
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