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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1965
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star editorial staff and contact details are listed, including News Editor Eugene P. Miller, General Manager Jack F. Davis, and Managing Editor Douglas B. O Connell, with subscription rates and national representation noted.
Former President Eisenhower suggests reforming national conventions and laments lack of broad support for change. He notes many Americans fear conventions, while others enjoy them as political spectacles and opportunities for influence and selection of candidates.
On July 14 1965 commentary argues for reforming political conventions to curb demonstrations and limit floor access for delegates. It notes roving TV reports distort events and predicts Eisenhower’s reform proposal may be shelved as conventions remain traditional despite flaws.
As seasons shift, colleges from Shenandoah to Washington State report record summer enrollments. Universities note a mix of eager teens and adults seeking flexible foreign language, science, and advanced coursework while Head Start expands early education.
Attorney J T Mahoney of New York expects the Jacob estate to sell the New York Yankees to a syndicate led by Postmaster General James A Farley within two weeks for four million dollars. Spa accompanying social notes list numerous local guests and luncheon hostesses with ties to Leesburg and Winchester.
An opinion piece contends that followers of a rival faith suffer more for theirs than Christians do for theirs and mockingly questions our own sacrifices for faith. It argues that those labeled heathen praise the honor of sacrifice while Christians fail to match it.
Washington reports major USIA personnel changes align with broader strategy to widen broadcasts to the Soviet Union and Communist bloc. Moscow notes Soviet reorganization of press policy aims to counter Western information and jam less while Western outlets face growing scrutiny abroad and at home.
A reflective note by Luther Markin argues that living by the golden rule prevents abuse and promotes restraint, while a sharp tongue becomes harsher with frequent use. The piece emphasizes personal ethics over retaliation.
A reader proposes replacing high land dams with an aqueduct under the old C and D Canal from Washington to Cumberland to deliver mountain water from the Potomac four-state watershed. The plan leverages near complete excavation and favorable grade to supply Washington while integrating with existing dams and reservoirs in West Virginia and surrounding areas.
Medical Q and A explaining hiatus hernia is common after age 60 due to natural diaphragmatic weakness with obesity risk. Advice includes semireclined sleep, possible surgery for relief, and rare strangulation risk. Also covers Gelusil safety with gastritis ulcers and normal sleep dreams in the elderly.
A feature offers 100 questions over ten days to gauge memory and reasoning. Daily scores categorize progress from Memory Genius to Good with a note to turn to page two for the correct answers. Sample questions cover Keeler polygraph memory, reflected sound, Nobel Prize twice winner, caisson disease threats, Rob in Hood’s band members, civilian objects linked to Booth, and acetylsalicylic acid effects.
The article profiles F102 pilots on 24 hour alert with rapid scramble capability and armored trailers near the planes, recalling a Viet Cong attack and a pilot moore’s narrow escape. It also notes veterans’ dedication and the insects' dominance in animal life with vast species counts and many beetles and bees.
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