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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1968
Page
6
AP Business analysis notes the U S economy endures shocks from Vietnam unrest and political assassinations yet retail spending rises. It cites April activity growth, stock volatility, and consumer confidence fluctuations as the nation faces ongoing uncertainty and cautious spending trends.
British papers speculate Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will seek the U S presidency building on the Kennedy family legacy. Commentators note his Senate record, charm, and potential as a future leader with some predicting a possible vice presidential offer this year.
Congressional Quarterly notes that shooting a Senator is not always a federal crime unless the act occurs on federal property or targets a candidate for office. It cites Civil Rights Act of 1968, Voting Rights Act of 1965, and 18 U.S. Code Section 241 as applicable in specific circumstances, while noting state laws also apply.
A collage of home hints from readers including washing textured walls without streaks by painting with a solution and drying with towels, vacuuming walls first, repurposing detergent bottles as napkin holders, lint removal tricks with a shaver brush, using plastic wrap strips to support plants, tying tomatoes with garment-bag strips, storing soap with winter clothes for fresh smell, and a humorous note about finally getting a new stove.
Neil A. Stallings announces Summer Youth Corps programs for 16 to 21 year olds from low income families. Interviews for Winchester Frederick County on Monday at James Wood High School, Berryville Clarke County on Tuesday at the county courthouse, and Front Royal Warren County on Wednesday at Union Hall, all 9 a.m. to noon. Stallings urges attendance to gain full benefits.
Officials for the municipal election in Winchester are listed by precinct. Names include Friendship precinct members Mrs. Charles Snider Mrs. Henry Flowers Mrs. John Hughes Sr and John Hughes Jr. Rouss precinct names F H Bowen Clayton Cochran Sr Mike Levi Turner Sencindiver Mrs Jack Phillips and Mrs Betty Parrish. Virginia Avenue lists Mrs Warren Rudolph Mrs Virginia Schneider Mr and Mrs Clay Manuel and Mrs Marie Fauver.
An old Winchester Evening Star ad offers Pattern 7316 with mushroom motifs for 50 cents plus 15 cents mailing, addressed to Alice Brooks. It also advertises multiple needlecraft catalogs and books including Jumbo 1968 Needlecraft, Book of 16 Jiffy Bugs, and Prize Afghans, each priced at 50 cents.
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