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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1967
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists staff roles including Jack F. Davis as General Manager and Executive Editor and Douglas B. O Connell as Managing Editor. It also provides subscription rates for local and out of state readers and notes mailing details.
A warning that the home, though a haven of comfort, is the leading source of injuries in the nation. Many accidents stem from negligence and familiar hazards such as ladders, electricity, medicines, and tools within reach. Emphasizes that awareness must extend into every home to prevent harm.
An essay discusses ginkgo trees in Washington D C noting their messy fruit and the split opinions on male versus female trees. It traces historic hopes the ginkgo might cure cancer and contrasts herbal knowledge with lab evidence while lambasting apocryphal biblical advice and stern parental guidance from Ecclesiasticus.
The Star Files notes Rostov came under threat again as Hitler's 1942 attack, repulsed at Voronezh and checked east, veered south in a major push forcing Russians back toward the Caucasus gateway. It also reports young American men joining a new Army bound for France to carry the stars and stripes.
The meditation recalls Ruth and Naomi with Orpah, contrasting superficial loyalty with enduring devotion. Orpah returns to Moab, while Ruth remains with Naomi, choosing costly fidelity. Ruth’s steadfastness is praised as a model of true devotion in literature and sacred history.
President Johnson sought emergency legislation to end a crippling railroad strike but faced a Democratic split in both chambers. Senate supported the measure 69 20 with 32 of 36 Republican senators backing it, while House passed 244 148 aided by 123 Republicans. The issue highlighted labor political funding and arbitration fears amid mediation delays and trucking competition.
A handicapped veteran writes the Star seeking readers who have real old valentines to contribute for a historical calendar project. He notes valentines dating back to 1880 and hopes to fund medical care by writing a book, inviting replies from readers.
A medical Q and A column explains that untreated syphilis loses danger after about two years, penicillin can halt progression but not repair existing damage, and household exposure does not transmit syphilis. It covers gonorrhea transmission, risks of urethral damage, and newborn infection, with guidance to seek testing if exposed.
In Washington top officials weigh troop needs in Vietnam, but greater concern centers on whether the South Vietnamese national election can proceed in decency. Secretary McNamara seeks more efficient use of personnel and logistics to free troops for frontline action, while allies might be urged to raise their contributions. The US faces delicate pressure to keep broad coalition goals without alienating partner nations. The overall military position is improving, with North Vietnamese casualties higher and younger draftees suspected of being used, highlighting ongoing attrition.
Daily 10 day IQ test scoring scheme with 9 10 correct answers Memory Genius 7 8 Very Superior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good. Turn to page 2 for correct answers. Questions include tapioca origin Gothic arch confusion divine author and more.
A compact quote sequence urges living beyond mere morality. It contrasts imitation of good with imitation of evil and emphasizes aim beyond morality, citing first John 1 11 and Henry David Thoreau on doing good for a purpose.
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