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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1968
Page
4
Rates listed for delivery by mail in Virginia and West Virginia vary by term. Prices show monthly costs and annual totals with different tiers for motor carrier and outside Virginia and West Virginia regions.
Cattlemen group the Independent Stock growers of America sues three major supermarket chains in San Francisco claiming price fixing. They complain rising beef costs and debt threaten small and mid sized ranches while big corporations buy up lands to curb competition. The case tests anti trust limits and government balance between consumer costs and preserving small business.
Since 1965 more than 700 American volunteers from 38 countries have served with the International Executive Service Corps. Retired executives work up to 15 hours daily, unpaid, assisting fledgling manufacturers in Africa Asia the Middle East and South America. The corps replies only to requests and prides itself on not intruding where not wanted.
Several leading dress designers call the mini skirt a passing fancy. They imply its death means some designers will profit while others leave the scene. Designers care not how women look, only that styles shift to drive sales as trends change.
The article notes the creation of the separate North African theater relieving Eisenhower of joint command over Europe. Andrews takes over European operations as a separate unit under Lt. Gen. Frank M. Andrews. U.S. forces tighten their grip on Guadalcanal.
Fifty years ago in 1918 demands for higher appropriations hit the city council. Firemen schools hospital and other departments seek funds to keep operations going while raiders attempt to breach allied lines but are repelled at every point.
DeWitt Talmadge recounts John Vredenburgh of Somerville New Jersey who died after a quiet ministry yet seeded a later religious revival. His steadfast sacrifice and unseen influence show how apparent failure can lead to transformative spiritual growth through God’s plan.
Washington editor David Lawrence argues the Vietnam issue is a world problem requiring unity at home and help from other nations. He blames bandit sponsors and foreign powers for prolonging conflict and calls for constructive policy beyond military action.
Hal Boyle surveys parent child tensions in modern times with quotes from youths and parents. The piece highlights teen independence clashes over birth, money, dances, television, chores, punishment, and expectations, noting growing disillusionment and demand for personal autonomy.
The text discusses dyslexia as a learning disorder with varied prevalence and visual challenges. It then shifts to U S strategy in Vietnam, urging UN action, a worldwide economic blockade on North Vietnam, and possible trade cuts with Communist nations to curb war involvement. It warns of guerrilla warfare and the need for international alliance and potential UN intervention.
By Jack F. Davis a spring admission blooms early as a seed catalog prompts a rethink. The author recalls choosing Burpee seeds, imagining a future in Stonewall District among neighbors while anticipating vegetables and flowers, including salsify, with optimism and humor.
A Star letter writer asks the Board of Supervisors to enforce existing laws against animals running on private property. The writer recounts horses entering a yard, criticizing owners for lax oversight and calling for accountability rather than blaming animals. The piece argues owners should supervise pets and livestock to prevent property damage.
A medical Q A discusses arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular disease and generalized arteriosclerosis. It covers prevention by avoiding smoking obesity high blood pressure and high cholesterol, plus regular exercise.
The page outlines an IQ scoring game based on 100 questions over 10 days with results ranging from Memory Genius to Good. It then presents ten sample questions on subjects including fruit versus vegetable, 1935 coin withdrawals, Everglades location, WWI debt accounts, Leyte campaign region, an admiral linked to Ottawa Indians, League of Nations membership, depictions on stamps, mock courts by vagabonds, and skating on glass.
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