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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1968

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star reveals subscriber rates

The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices for city carrier and mail delivery in Virginia and nearby states. Rates shown include monthly and annual options with varying terms and regions.

The Metric System Debate in American Policy

The House votes for a three year study by the Department of Commerce on adopting the metric system amid calls it is used worldwide and would aid trade science and industry. The Senate previously favored a study and experts warn of the costs and transition necessary to shift from inches and pounds.

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Ross forecasts slower price rise but warns on tax and unemployment

Arthur M. Ross, leaving the Bureau of Labor Statistics after almost three years as chief, predicts prices will slow from about 4 percent to around 3 percent this year. He cites a 10 percent tax increase and possible weaker business activity as factors that could keep consumer buying power down and unemployment rising to about 4.5 percent in a year.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Arthur M. Ross Ross Mr. Ross

Captive Nations Week prompts critique of Soviet policy

Readers urge stronger U S stance on Baltic independence and condemn Soviet colonialism while criticizing Johnson era observances. Letters also discuss mule history and gun control debates and mock Casual Days in Winchester.

Africa Asia Europe Soviet Russia Baltic States Congress Estonia Latvia Lithuania

Extremists Threaten Public Debate in Presidential Campaign

The column denounces violent and intimidating actions by left wing antiwar supporters and McCarthy backers, urging Senator McCarthy to publicly repudiate and curb his followers. It laments the erosion of fair play in politics and notes the spread of campus-formed mob mentality into national discourse.

Minneapolis George Wallace Philadelphia Hubert Humphrey American Bar Association Sen Eugene McCarty McCarthy Senator McCarthy Saint Thomas More

Continuance of Pills Matter for Own Doctor

Questions and answers on heart medicines. Isordil for angina with PB Dyazide and PMB can cause flushing headaches dizziness and potential habit formation. Duration depends on symptoms and doctor guidance. Stilbestrol Hydrodiuril and Dexamyl discussed for leaky valve and appetite control with notes on indefinite use, tapering, and supervision. Water pills and digitalis require monitoring for mineral balance. under medical supervision both can be used together with reporting issues.

How's Your IQ A 10 day quiz with multiple choice

How's Your IQ presents a 100 question daily challenge. It assigns IQ bands from Memory Genius to Good based on daily 9 10 7 8 5 6 scores and directs readers to page 2 for answers. It includes questions on Little Women Bowies Crockett Israel first prime minister Jesuit order and more.

Jim Bowie Davy Crockett Israel Orpheus

Rotary Club Installs New Members and Officers

The Star Files reports the Rotary Club welcomes new members H G Brown as president Carl Honeycutt as vice president J P Arthur as secretary treasurer Board members include H G Brown Carl Honeycutt Herbert Solenberger L G Sjostrom Daniel Leatherman Clifford Grim and Andrew J Bowen. Leslie D Kline announces cannery equipment for Stephens City a community project will be provided if Frederick County Supervisors approve building funds. The J C Penny Store displays extensive portraits of servicemen and servicewomen.

Rotary Club H.G. Brown Carl Honeycutt J.P. Arthur Herbert Solenberger L.G. Sjostrom Daniel Leatherman Clifford Grim Andrew J. Bowen Leslie D. Kline Stephens City Frederick County Board of Supervisors

Byrd Resigns Virginia Fuel Post to Volunteer for War

50 years ago in 1918 H F Byrd submitted his resignation as Federal Fuel Administrator for Virginia to join military service. Dr Garfield received telegrams from chambers of commerce county fuel officials and industry leaders urging him to stay. Also Clarke County Woman's Club heard talks on Baby Welfare by Drs Harris Osborne Iden and Dearmont of White Post.

H.F. Byrd Virginia Garfield Chambers of Commerce Byrd United States Harris, Osborne, Iden and Dearmont White Post Woman’s Club Clarke County

Genius and the promise of future discoveries

The piece explains genius as minds that beget new ideas and change the world. It cites Einstein as a transformative example and warns future discoveries might bring both benefits and risks, urging recognition of unique minds like Edison and Einstein among ordinary people.

Albert Einstein

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