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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1966
Page
4
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The article recalls June 14 1777 Continental Congress fixed the flag with 13 red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue field. It notes the first Stars and Stripes flew at Fort Stanwix Aug 1777 and tells how early versions used combat scraps and enemy camlet cloak. It reflects on the flag’s growth to 50 stars and enduring meaning for Americans.
A reflective piece centers on the nation’s anthem as a symbol of hope and freedom. It urges Americans to feel ownership of the song and its call for security and liberty for future generations, stressing collective responsibility.
Edwin C. Parker, former commander of Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21, American Legion, is named organizer of 14 aircraft warning posts by Harry McCann, commander of the local Legionnaires, to support the defense program in Winchester Frederick County. Construction on U S Route 522 between the Virginia West Virginia line and Berkeley Springs is complete. The Shenandoah Valley Academy closes its session with exercises, a Handley Library finale, and a school gym dance. James Howard Stewart, a Burnt Factory barn builder, dies after being struck by lightning on the Charles Tanquary farm.
The text presents a Bok story about an Indian chief testing youths by mountain climbs. One braver who reached the top says he saw the sea, illustrating a message that the greatest reward of climbing is vision. It notes that scientific discoverers are often underpaid, but gain insight beyond limits.
Analysis notes Reagan won the California Republican primary by about two to one over George Christopher and ahead of Democratic incumbent Pat Brown. It argues the victory signals possible GOP strength if party factions unite and highlights the enduring impact of candid personalities over stance on issues in elections.
Blowguns used by aboriginal peoples in South America can reach 120 feet for hunting small birds and tree climbers. Lengths range from about 10 to 16 feet with darts smeared in curare and wrapped at the butt with fluffy plant fiber to trap air and propel them through the tube.
HAL BOYLE shows how to survive summer with more than suntan lotion and trunks. He lists humorous double talk phrases and their literal translations covering vacation chats and social gaffes.
Henry J. Taylor critiques the poverty war, spotlighting Mitchell I. Ginsberg and Winifred Lally with raises to 32,500 and 17,000 respectively. He accuses the Powell Kennedy Shriver alliance of inflated budgets and graft, arguing the Democratic National Committee relies on urban power and tax payers to fund widespread administration and racial hiring in anti poverty programs.
A physician explains benign cysts often recur after infection but rarely threaten health and can be removed if troublesome. He notes sebaceous cysts are not malignant, outlines symptoms of menopause, and defines terms like diabetes mellitus and cholecystectomy.
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