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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1969
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription rates and contact numbers for news and advertising. It provides 667-3211 for News and 667-3200 for Advertising and Business, with rates for city carrier and mail subscriptions and a note on being published daily except Sunday.
The piece argues no safe inflation cure exists without unemployment or recession side effects. It notes forecasts of slow business and possible inflation rise, cites 1968's 10 percent surtax as ineffective, and explains consumer spending fueled by credit and inflation psychology. It blames confidence in government and criticizes past policies of the Johnson administration.
The piece surveys looming federal tax reform and the 10 percent surtax expiry in June, calls for tax simplification, and notes industrial revenue bonds under debate. It highlights bold space and science ambitions, lunar plans, and the American drive for innovation and newness inspired by immigrant optimism and national gifts.
The Blackout event was deemed successful even as many volunteers join the Armed Forces. John Mann Methodist Church seeks $2000 to install a heating plant and repair church property per Rev. E. H. Jackson. J. William Riley became president of the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Co with directors Coleman Dunn Scott Grant Irvin H Zinn M P Ebert and H F Byrd and Charles R McCann elected secretary treasurer.
The meditation argues we gain life by obedience to God not self or wealth. It urges aiming for perfection like Christ, warns that serving selfish interests leads to trouble, and stresses choosing the righteous law and divine destiny as the best guide.
James Reston notes that existing conflict of interest safeguards are flawed. David Packard faces confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Defense with Hewlett Packard stock valued around 300 million. He proposes a short term trust to insulate holdings, but even this partial solution may fail to resolve the inherent problem of public service and private wealth.
HAL BOYLE argues that divestment of stocks does not prevent conflicts of interest. He notes a poor official risking family security for a government post may resort to favoritism with contractors, comparing it to campaign financing. Packard’s previous finance is blamed for exposing loopholes and provoking Senate scrutiny.
A humorous look suggests junk mail is a nuisance yet secretly cherished. It elevates ordinary people like Henry Quietus Abernathy to “Very Important Felloes” by showing they are seen as someone by corporations, politicians, and charities. The piece ends with a quiz about presidents and historical notes.
Dr H H Neumann reports across tribal groups the sole constant in decay free teeth is compression stress from chewing. Diets with 50 to 100 pounds per square inch pressure, not nutrition or climate, appear key. He supports water fluoridation as public health but notes many sugar rich diets still yield strong teeth.
A concise reflection emphasizes peace among brethren and the limit of force. It contrasts Psalms 122 8 with Einstein's view that peace is achieved through understanding rather than coercion.
The piece argues officials from the President to Supreme Court Chief Justice face higher nominal salaries but far smaller net incomes after taxes. It contends high private sector pay and fringe benefits lure capable people away, urging salaries of 300 000 to 400 000 dollars for top executives and public servants alike.
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