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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1970

Page

4

Not Worth a Farthing Britons Swallow Decimal Change

The editorial notes Britain’s transition to decimal coinage with new coins and a Feb 15 deadline. It cites confusion over values and widespread machine conversions, while traditionalists resist, and the mythical guinea persists in pricing.

Britain Guinea

Small towns lure people away from big cities in shift to suburbs

Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin backs rural growth as part of national expansion. The Rural Affairs Council aims to steer economic opportunity into rural America, while moving industry from prime markets remains the key challenge in population redistribution.

America Agriculture Clifford Hardin Rural Affairs Council Hardin

ISO forms committee to standardize clothing sizing

International Organization for Standardization forms a committee to tackle clothing sizing differences across countries. The initial focus will be on men’s shirts, seen as a less controversial starting point before broader garment standards.

International Organization For Standardization ISO

Valley Chanters appoint Fraula as president

WILLIAM FRAULA was named president of the Valley Chanters with William Kirby as treasurer and Alice Lively as secretary and reporter. RYLAND CONNER became captain of the Friendship Fire Co succeeding Marion Anderson. Local 1959 building surge noted in Frederick County with new stores plants and churches. Edgar Mason Whiting commissioned second lieutenant Dec 28 at Fort Benning after completing the Infantry School O C.

William Fraula The Valley Chanters William Kirby Alice Lively Robert R. Hileman Baltimore Winchester Golf Club Guenter E. Skole Cosmos Club Washington Frederick County Ryland Conner Friendship Fire Co Marion Anderson Edgar Mason Whiting Army of the United States Infantry Fort Benning

Bonds as the Workhorse of a Growing Economy

Henry J. Faylor argues bonds power expansion more than stocks as U.S. industry faces heavy financing needs. He cites rising bond rates, collateral demand from utilities and transportation firms, and shrinking bond demand by pension funds and endowments, while noting legislative steps to protect consumers' credit information in a separate note.

General Electric Security & Exchange Commission U.S. Office of Education Senate William Proxmire House Billie Atlanta (Ga

Frostbite protection tips and reader Q&A column

Dr. Edward Stamm warns frostbite risk rises near freezings with moisture and wind. Women incur higher risk due to fashion footwear. wear wool socks and galoshes, dry feet, and air circulation indoors. The column also covers mastoiditis symptoms and Menrium use, noting antibiotics cure most cases and menopause relief with hormonal treatment, plus safety cautions.

Edward J. Stamm

How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions For 10 Days

A summarized quiz guide lists scoring by daily correct answers with a page 2 answer key. It includes ten questions on number series earth orbit latitudinal zones Ford's Theatre Isaac offering possession law halleys others lowest calories and a disappearing cat riddle.

Newton Halley Donati

Daily Meditation by Earl L. Douglas

Discussion on the church’s spiritual condition and influence in the world. The piece argues churches are imperfect yet essential, noting clergy dedication and frequent absence except holidays, and urges believers to stop blaming the church and themselves.

Earl L. Douglas

Nixon's Practical Approach Shapes Early Presidency

Washington analysis credits President Nixon with a pragmatic method using task forces and external advisers. He weighs cabinet input, public sentiment, and legislative realities to guide decisions on education, Vietnam withdrawal, and domestic policy while maintaining openness to critics.

Washington Nixon Congress Vietnam America

Thoughtful balance of faith and ambition echoes in a quote

The message blends Colossians 3 1 with a call to practical generosity and lofty aims. It adds Roosevelt advice to aim high yet stay grounded, promoting spiritual focus alongside grounded action.

Christ Theodore Roosevelt

Local newspaper masthead with staff and contact numbers

The clipping lists the paper established in 1896 and its daily circulation of over 55 000, with telephone numbers for News Advertising and Business. It names Jack F Davis as General Manager and Executive and Eugene P as editor with Douglas O Connell as Managing Editor, plus the Winchester Virginia mailing details.

Jack F.davis Eugene P, Minbe SR News Douglas Bh, O'Connell

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