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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1969
Page
4
The snippet lists the Winchester Evening Star masthead with editors and contact numbers, plus subscription rate lines and distribution notes. It references Jack F. Davis as General Manager and Executive Editor and includes staff roles and office details.
The article notes the withdrawal of the $500 $1 000 $5 000 and $10 000 bills as a cashless society rises driven by credit cards and checks. It lists faces on the notes and comments on a shift toward computerized accounts while the $100 000 gold certificate remains in vaults. It adds unrelated anecdotes on courteous driving awards in Sarnia and inflation driven by deficit spending and rising consumer needs.
A confidential report by U S Education Commissioner James E Allen Jr draws Senate scrutiny led by Senator John Mc Clellan. Critics say Allen ignored FBI input and urban police testimony linking off campus agitators and groups to campus riots. The piece cites Eldridge Cleaver Stokely Carmichael and recent overseas comments as part of the controversy.
HAL BOYLE surveys fanciful moon uses from free parking to exile, war battlefield to old folks home. He cites campus unrest tied to International Union of Students and quotes U S education chief Allen amid protests and policy tensions.
Washington faces a subway vs highway clash stalled by Congress officials and party power. Rep Natcher demands bridge protection before subway funds, while local and regional groups push for rapid transit as freeway expansion stalls. The piece highlights broader federal control, funding gaps, and overlapping agencies shaping urban growth.
FDA warns parents to check flame resistance before buying toy tunnels sold by four manufacturers under names like Batman Cave Tunnel and Funny Tunnel. The 30 inch diameter fabric tunnels can ignite if fabric catches fire even after soaking. tests show rain can remove flameproofing and fabric remains flammable when dry.
Public sale of six city parcels belonging to the Carrie D. Gratchen estate brought in 70250. Winners include Lee Miller J W Arthur Sr Miles Cartwright and L M Castleman. Clarke County School Board reports about 65 Warren County students seek transfer to Clarke County High School per Supt George W Burton. Thomas Hassen of Crown Cork and Seal to speak at Lions Club luncheon. Seven new poliomyelitis cases raise year total to 121 nationwide and 115 since June 1. West Cork Street Church of Christ to receive flags from Dr C R Anderson. Large crowds attend W C Kaus Shows at Old Fair Grounds for Park baseball team benefit.
The meditation highlights Arnold Toynbee's claim in A Study of History that civilizations crumble from spiritual deficit and rise with social responsibility. It notes his view that modern analysis overemphasizes economics and urges citizens to value sacrifice, unselfishness, and love as political and moral forces.
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