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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
6
Readers learn a simple method to avoid scrubbing broiler pans by covering an aluminum pie plate with foil and placing it atop the broiler pan. The grease drips into the plate, allowing easy broiling of chops and burgers.
In Italy the use of birth control pills expands despite Catholic doctrine. Sales grew from six million in 1966 to 24 million in 1968 with about 100,000 regular users. Prescription rules persist, some pharmacists ignore them, and regional uptake favors the north. A noted change but limited by church influence.
Dr War ren W Brandt a 45 year old chemist and executive vice president of Virginia Tech was named the first president of Virginia Commonwealth University. The appointment follows a nationwide search and comes after VCU formed from the merger of Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia.
Columbia Pictures purchased the film rights to the Murray Schisgal Broadway play Jimmy Shine starring Dustin Hoffman, expanding the project from stage to screen.
Loveland postmaster Fred Brewer processes about 100000 valentines for all states and many foreign countries for the Loveland postmark. He hand cancels about 8000 valentines including those for his wife and five grandchildren. Cards sent to Loveland are stamped with a bare bottomed Cupid in a cowboy hat and a verse. The 1947 origin of the campaign is noted and the Chamber of Commerce selects a Miss Loveland Valentine from local high school seniors each year.
Veteran actor Charles Winninger, aged 84, died Monday in Palm Springs. His 50 year career spanned vaudeville, films, radio and television, with memorable work as Captain Andy in Show Boat and varied dramatic and comedic roles.
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