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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1967

Page

4

Local News Masthead and Editorial Staff Listing

The item lists JACK F. DAVIS as General and EUGENE P. MILLER as News Editor with second class postage details. It also notes Gallagher-Delisser, Inc. and a subscription rate structure of $1.10 and $13.00.

Jack F. Davis Eugene P. Miller Nat'l, Rep Gallagher-Delisser, Inc

Switzerland's steadfast neutrality and military readiness

The article outlines Swiss neutrality as proven by a capable defense system. It notes universal military service, a 384-page war manual, and stocks of rifles, ammunition, and heavy reserves. It highlights Gen. Henri Guisan's WWII leadership and Switzerland's defensive posture designed to deter invasion.

Switzerland Henri Guisan Chhef Germany Hitler Tokyo

Preservation Bid Lets Frost Farm Stay Undisturbed

An anonymous donor funds preservation of Robert Frost’s rural retreat known as The Gulley. The land will be kept as a student and admirer site, preserving the poet’s simple lifestyle and the farm that inspired his work. A planned highway diversion through Vermont pastures will be altered to protect the site.

Robert Frost Vermont

Plane Crash Kills Carole Lombard and 20 Others

The Star Files reports Carole Lombard wife of Clark Gable and twenty other passengers died in a plane crash near Las Vegas New. Reports also note wartime developments in Batu Pahat near Singapore and other obituaries including Robert T. Barton longtime bank president.

Carole Lombard Clark Gable Las Vegas New Japan Batu Pahat Singapore Beall Bentley Thomas Thomas Gillespie Scully Admiral Dewey Manila Bay Washington Virginia Texas Robert T. Barton Nestor Farmers and Merchants Bank

Prophetic guidance on faith in chaotic times

Earl L. Douglas notes that prophets of Israel spoke on public events, urging trust in God over force. They warned against godless influence and emphasized security from faith, not armies, as nations face turmoil.

Israel

Nixon Might Accept Vice Presidential Nomination if Top Spot Unavailable

Liberal GOP figures entertain Nixon as a potential running mate if Romney fails to clinch the presidential nomination in 1968. They note Nixon could strengthen the ticket given his foreign policy stance and party leadership, while Nixon himself would prefer the top spot unless offered the vicepresidency. The article contrasts Romney’s war stance and Nixon’s political ascent, predicting shifting momentum in the 1968 race.

Nixon Washington Republican Party Richard Nixon G.O.P George Romney Michigan John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Romney Vietnam

Only American in 50 Avoids Dental Cavities

HAL BOYLE surveys quirky facts and trivia from 20th century life. Notes include dental health gaps, Columbus in Puerto Rico, corduroy fashion, housework load, measles vaccines, tie personalities, a perfume by wire service, Nero's perfume showers, and a federal check income trend.

New York Christopher Columbus Puerto Rico Luther Burbank

King and queen urged to humble seat amid crown’s fall

A biblical verse and a line from Will Rogers echo caution about pride. The sayings stress humility toward those who aided ascent and remind rulers not to forget their supporters.

Jeremiah Will Rogers

State of the City debate over Rouss Hall elevator

In a year end missive Mayor Battaile faces a rift over adding an elevator to Rouss Hall. The piece argues the 1840 courtroom and 1900 courthouse facilities are outdated and inefficient and questions directing funds to a historic building versus modern needs and annexation impacts.

Battaile Rouss Hall Rouss Charles Broadway Rouss Cartmell Frederick County Charles B. Reuss Winchester Elliott Marshall

Gaining Weight and Causes of Weight Loss in Seniors

A physician explains that rheumatic heart disease rarely causes weight loss. If no serious illness exists, increase daily energy intake with sugar and starch rich foods. For an 88 year old with 25 pound loss, determine underlying causes such as TB, cancer, thyroid, diabetes, anemia, alcoholism, or depression. treat root causes first. discuss appetite aids like stanozolol if appropriate.

Q — Iam

How to Gain Weight and IQ Test Prep Tips

A reader suggests eating three eggs daily with milk and cream, resting between meals, to gain weight. It also covers acne diet guidance for a 16 year old girl and a quiz section with memory scoring, offering concise factual answers and study prompts.

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