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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1968
Page
4
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As days remain in the nomination race, Nelson Rockefeller heads a record push for President with a $5 million national budget plus funds from allied citizens groups. The article notes rising campaign costs and suggests the candidate spending the most often correlates with higher chances of victory, recalling the 1960 Kennedy performance.
The article questions whether presidential races have become the exclusive realm of the very wealthy as John D. Rockefeller surpasses the Kennedy pre convention spending. It argues that multimillionaire blitzes aim to spark popular interest to sway delegates, highlighting concerns over campaign finance and process integrity.
The piece notes how many new states may join the UN shrinking each member's influence. It highlights a growing list of uncertain nations and how the United States would hold a tiny one one hundred fiftieth share. It also accuses the Kremlin of opposing colonialism to mask its dominance.
The April to June GNP reached 850.8 billion at an annual rate, up 19.6 billion, below Q1’s 20.2 billion gain. Commerce officials cite an orderly cooling, noting inventory buildup especially in steel and a new tax surcharge influencing the trend. Government planners hope consumers will keep saving while trimming spending to offset higher taxes.
Mrs Lewis Hyde will host the Friday afternoon Bridge Club at her home on Boscawen Street. At the church annual meeting Rev R A Whitten was unanimously asked to continue pastoral relations with Winchester and Timber Ridge churches.
In a unanimous vote during a common council meeting last night Shirley Carter and John I. Sloat were elected to the Board of Handley Trustees. The Lewis Jones Knitting Company announced a new five percent employee bonus effective last Saturday.
A reflective piece urges not to fret over minor pains, weather, bosses, or snobbery. It cites an octogenarian’s quip that most troubles never happen and urges turning energy to wholesome daily enjoyment.
William S. White notes heightened security and tense mood as Republican and Democratic conventions near. He cites fears of ideological explosions, potential protests, and possible party realignments fueled by McCarthy backers alongside nominating contests involving Rockefeller, Nixon, and Humphrey.
HAL BOYLE reports Ferdinand Lundberg argues wealth in America is mostly inherited with 60 to 70 percent of riches passed down. He contends 25 percent of wealth is held by 0.5 percent of adults and warns about excessive concentration of political power by few families.
The World Almanac credits 1866 curveball debut to William Arthur Cummings of the Excelsior Junior Nine and the Stars of Brooklyn. Some sources also name Fred Goldsmith of the Chicago White Stockings and George McCon nel as early throwers.
Warren Weaver Jr reports Nixon conducts private polls in seven key states to pick a running mate. He surveys public opinion, seeks adviser input, and weighs candidates like Percy and Brooke, with a focus on geographic balance, campaigning ability, and presidential succession.
A letter to The Star writer alleges aircraft from Chambersburg spraying clouds on July 18 19 and destroying crops and grass. The author calls for a public petition to stop the practice and questions officials insurers and potential communist involvement while outlining suspected border areas and requesting reader comments.
Wayne Brandstadt explains MS causes include myelin destruction in the spinal cord with unknown origins and a disputed linolenic acid theory. Symptoms such as gait issues tremors and speech problems are discussed along with diagnosis and limited treatments and possible remissions. A reader asks about a case of long remission.
A vintage quiz feature promises IQ scoring over ten days with daily questions and grade bands. It asks ten sample questions on topics from geography and literature to history and anatomy, prompting readers to turn to page 2 for answers.
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