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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates and mailing options for the Winchester Evening Star with city carrier and mail prices. Rates vary by duration and location including Virginia and West Virginia, with special motor carrier options and outside Virginia rates.
Congressional hearings flag doubts on broader nuclear ship programs as the Savannah remains a unique vessel. Secretary Boyd cites high crew costs and radiation fears as factors. despite speed, economic viability remains doubtful for a revived American merchant fleet. Separately recall efforts target California Governor Reagan, aiming to embarrass him ahead of the 1968 Republican convention.
Ragweed pollen triggers hay fever for about one in twenty five Americans from July to October. The widespread weed grows from lower New England through the South and toward the Rockies with peak relief areas along the Canadian border and westward into Canada.
The Star Files reports employees of the Virginia Woolen Company have pledged 1165 dollars to buy an Army Jeep for the War Department. Winchester police debut khaki summer uniforms with khaki helmets. Lions Club hears Mrs. J W Arthur as guest speaker with Marvin Weaver presiding. Charles G Maphis named to state education commission. H L Bowers named special policeman to cover vacations. Valley Turnpike directors to meet Harrisonburg on proposed state sale.
The passage credits Gutenberg as the printer of the Bible and notes the shift from hand copying to print, the spread of Scripture across 1300 languages, and the enduring value of books. It reflects on free press, media, and the ongoing relevance of printing after five centuries of progress.
Nixon runs for the Presidency against Humphrey, not Rockefeller. The piece argues his campaign shows rare professional skill, with Nixon poised to win the convention yet polling behind for the national race. It notes his staff strength and his freedom to pick a running mate, while Humphrey faces greater party discord.
Wayne G Brandstadt M D explains how to distinguish real constipation in children from normal variation and describes causes such as Hirschsprung disease vitamin D deficiency and anemia. He covers psychological factors in infants and practical treatments including oatmeal dry cereals fruit and glycerin suppositories with cautions on mineral oil and to toilet train with a relaxed approach.
A short quiz guide outlines scoring by daily answers over ten days with levels Memory Genius to Good. It lists ten trivia questions including presidents, Custers last stand, Alaska purchase, Fountain of Trevi, common disease, flying mammal, Graham Hill sport, wealth, largest country, and ship type of the U S S Enterprise.
Joseph Katz, founder of Papercraft Corp, became the silent partner behind Santa Claus’s gift wrapping empire. At 55, Katz runs a $50 million business with 2,000 employees, seven states, and outlets across the country. He built his fortune from an idea sparked while opening wedding presents in 1937 and emphasizes timing, focus, and adapting to adversity as keys to success. The first US radio station opened on November 2, 1920.
The World Almanac notes Joseph Paxton designed the Crystal Palace for London's first World's Fair. The 1851-foot hall used mass produced cast iron and glass in standard sections and was assembled in six months. After the exposition it was dismantled and moved to Sydenham.
Justice John C Bell Jr of Pennsylvania denounces recent U S Supreme Court decisions he says hinder police and courts and fuel unrest. He urges district attorneys to prosecute violators promptly and push back against rulings viewed as unfair to law abiding citizens. He notes dangers of civil disobedience and calls for action to protect public order.
A reflection pairing James 1 8 about double mindedness with John Quincy Adams urging voting for a principle even if alone. The lines emphasize steadfastness in belief and conviction in civic choices. The text presents two historical references in a concise quotation format.
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