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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1964
Page
4
A brief notice lists subscription options for a publication with Gallagher Deliss as national representatives. Rates shown include one year in advance 60, 69.50. six months 5.25. one month 1.00. single copy 0.1055. The date is 1964.
Kathryn O. Hay Granahan, the U.S. treasurer, argues for bringing back the two dollar bill to ease pricing and change while noting public superstition and bank reluctance. She cites items often priced at 1.98 and the potential gains in convenience, though public demand remains low.
A UN Security Council session stalled for 45 minutes after Britain spoke on Cyprus. A Russian delegate cited a folk tale and a mis-translated insult led to confusion between an ox and a wolf, delaying proceedings while the misunderstanding was clarified.
From The Star Files 25 Years Ago 1939 Mrs H B McCormac left New York for a South American cruise accompanied by Mrs Robert Lee Also noted large apple storage 202573 barrels Gore school influenza illness over 30 percent closure and planned Elks Home grill club room ready by March 15 Property sales Hotel Evans site sold for 35000 to W R Lucas Sayre Royal Arcanum visit Fairfax Council in Winchester Fire destroys Baltimore crippled children school losses 10000 nine hundred pupils escaped
The meditation recalls a magazine sketch of the heavens and a exploding galaxy whose light reached Earth after millions of years. It asks how a tiny person fits into such vastness and asserts God numbers the hairs on our heads and cares for each of us in past and future.
A movement grows in Congress to strip the Supreme Court of jurisdiction over reapportionment cases. Supporters argue a constitutional amendment or new statute should set districting rules, sidestepping court rulings that jeopardize current House seats. Justice Harlan’s minority view sharpens the push amid Texas district redraw orders.
Michael Todd Jr. seeks to carry on the Todd name by producing a modernized minstrel show at the New York World's Fair, highlighting an integrated cast and a frank view of the art form. He reflects on his father Mike Todd's flamboyant style and his own measured approach, acknowledging family ties and shared film rights with Elizabeth Taylor.
An opinion piece argues the United States lags in foreign language education and argues for a presidential committee of educators leaders and business reps to outline methods to train citizens for overseas work. It cites Russia as ahead in language training and warns of growing balance of payments issues due to language gaps.
Reader questions cover causes of nightmares in the elderly and other sleep disturbances. Topics include heavy meals, sedatives, nasal obstruction, horror media, plus guidance on sleeptime cramps and early signs of faulty blood pressure with general medical advice. Dr Brandstadt notes he cannot answer individual letters but will address general interest in future columns.
Humor column notes a warden ending a riot with a penned word choice in a Southern prison. It also touches on gender stereotypes with a jokey line about men thinking they have more sense than women and a quip about a husband who wants to run things at home.
A scanned quiz promissory page presents a 10 day IQ test with 100 questions and a scoring guide. It asks知识 questions about Belgrade Passover hamsters Horace Greeley and Goebbels among others, with page 2 giving answers.
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