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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1966
Page
4
African Upheavals Highlight Africa’s Turbulent Path
The text notes the Ghana coup against Kwame Nkrumah and cites eight coups in newly independent African states. It argues political maturity lags and rulers often suppress opponents. It warns that peaceful futures for the new states appear unlikely amid ongoing turbulence and social ferocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah
Africa
Nkrumah
Congo
Surgery Addicts and a Snowstorm in July
In Britain socialized medicine harbors a few surgery addicts with six known cases costing $280,000 in unnecessary care. One youth reportedly visited 300 to 500 hospitals and had 15 abdominal operations in 15 years. The piece ponders motives from hospital care to anesthesia. New Hampshire faced its biggest snowstorm of the year on July 4, while the Northwest wonders about 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
New Hampshire
Northwest
Taxpayer Fatigue Grows as States Expand Sales Taxes
Taxpayers in Massachusetts and Virginia join the 41 states with sales taxes with Pennsylvania charging 5 percent. Opposition to taxes appears to weaken as people tire of filing reports and writing checks. Pressure groups on taxes gain a larger yearly share, a trend that may not last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Virginia
Pennsylvania
U S NASA Sets Mariner 5 Venus Mission with Seven Experiments
NASA announces Mariner 5 to launch next summer for seven scientific experiments. The U S Venus probe will study temperature atmosphere radiation and magnetic field of the cloud shrouded planet. Findings will be released publicly and the program trails Soviet efforts only if a landing occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
U.S
Venus
German Warplanes Bomb Greek Towns Amid Balkan Tensions
The Star Files reports German warplanes bomb Greek towns as Balkan crisis looms. Hitler massed 500000 troops on Greek and Turkish frontiers while Russia promises Turkey freedom if it aids Greece. Yugoslav leaders convene to respond to German demands in a tense regional standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
Hitler
Belgrade
Russia
Turkey
Greece
Garland R. Quarles
Roosevelt
Congress
Jesus Revered Across Faiths in Daily Meditation
Earl L. Douglas reflects on Jesus' high esteem among diverse faiths including Islam and Hindu figures like Gandhi. He argues Jesus embodied divine power, life, and love in a human form, presenting the Christian doctrine of the deity of Christ as the core explanation for his lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Ghandi
Heaven
Earth
Jesus of Nazareth
God
Christ
Plight of Europe Deepens If De Gaulle Upends NATO
Washington warns that General de Gaulle's push to control NATO forces risks unraveling European defense. A weakened alliance could push Europe toward limited war and nuclear reliance, inviting Soviet influence and threatening German security and reunification hopes. de Gaulle's Moscow outreach fuels Western anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
de Gaulle
Washington
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Western
America
Western Europe Security and De Gaulle’s NATO Moves
The piece argues the United States has funded Western Europe’s defense but a French withdrawal from NATO under de Gaulle threatens alliance strength. It warns that without quick access to bases and ground forces, a Soviet invasion could overwhelm Western Europe, risking Germany and France. The next year could decide Europe’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
de Gaulle
NATO
Europe
France
Great Britain
Western Alliance
West Germany
Western Europe
Vacant lots evoke memories in Americans across the country
Hal Boyle notes readers share vivid recollections of vacant lots from youths in California Ohio Florida and Washington and describe simple games water buckets and makeshift gardens. Readers recall World War I tents and army life as well as quiet backyards now changed by time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Housman
Rose M. Modisette
Pasadena
Calif
Ohio
Lincoln Avenuers
Warren E. LaPlante
Chico
Los Angeles
Coliseum
Betty Joyce
Miami
Fla
Boston
CIA Lifts Isolation and Expands Ties With Congress and Industry
The CIA under Admiral Raborn broadens engagement with Congress, scientists, and American industry. The agency grows scientific and technical intelligence through cleared consultants and industrial contributions while Task Forces such as Viet Nam operate 24 hours a day. Helms runs day to day operations and briefs Congress as Raborn reshapes CIA into a more accessible, civilian-friendly organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Congress
CIA
Raborn
Helms
Agency
United States Combined Intelligence Board
Viet Nam
Task Force
Perfection in Improvement Cited by Bud Wilkinson
A quote attributed to Bud Wilkinson on perfection notes that true excellence comes when nothing can be taken away rather than added. The remark reflects a minimalist standard for achievement in sports and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Wilkinson
Teeth and Mouth Care From Insults to Health
A dental health guide outlines how diet, habits, and hygiene affect teeth and gums. It urges sensible eating, brushing after meals, rinsing with water if brushing isn’t possible, and careful use of floss and gum. It warns against overuse of floss, promotes sugarless gum, and stresses regular dental visits for prevention and early problem detection.
How's Your I Q Score Based On 100 Questions
A study guide presents a 10 day IQ test with daily results ranges from Memory Genius for 9 10 correct to Good for 4. It includes a page 2 answer key and questions on canals Shakespearean quotes violin strings vitamins constitutional amendments waterfalls climatic zones air pressure and polar temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Hudson River
U.S
California
New York
Wyoming
North Pole
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