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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1966
Page
4
A February survey by the National Association of Purchasing Agents shows rising prices, shorter supplies, and longer deliveries creating a hectic buying climate. Seventy one percent report six months to a year for capital-goods deliveries, prompting more orders overseas and affecting the U S balance of payments.
An official warning outlines the pigeon drop scam used by confidence men. Probes note store encounters where swindlers claim a found fortune and seek upfront funds as proof of good faith, then vanish. In East Orange New Jersey ten cases last year mainly harming elderly women, with a victim losing about 10000 dollars.
A ship bringing seed potatoes from Red China was greeted by 5,000 workers in Albania, highlighting the potato’s role in international relations. The piece notes Britain’s wary sentiment toward spud terms, and cites French fries and potato dishes as shared tastes across cultures.
The Star Files notes Sargent starts his 13th year leading Handley High School track. Also listed are Frederick County road funds of 83,000, an Army force of 15,000 near the Mexican border, and Winchester Milling Corp formed to run the Baker Flour Mill with Lewis F. Cooper as president.
Earl L. Douglas urges parents and readers not to doubt their unique place in life. Mood shifts affect all ages and insight from religion and philosophy supports each person fitting a distinct role. You will be shown your place when the time is right.
A mother writes to Mrs Taylor praising the Special Education class for her son John. She describes the emotional journey from denial to hope, the classroom's supportive environment, and the teacher’s patience and guidance that boosted his confidence and learning.
Henry J. Taylor paints a scathing portrait of political and fiscal excess. He contrasts private debt and public taxes, questions Job Corps spending, cites Sargent Shriver, and blasts Barnum style politics while urging accountability and two way TV as a reform. He cites rising federal and state taxes and criticizes elites for benefiting from public funds.
A fragment quotes Calvin Coolidge on resisting evil and pursuing virtue. It discusses effort beyond mere attempts and reflects on spiritual and moral development attributed to God.
The article outlines polio forms from inapparent infections to paralytic disease, emphasizes the need for vaccination, describes symptoms and recovery, and notes the new oral vaccine reduces neglect in protecting children. It also includes a Q and A about growth hormone treatment and a miscellaneous scoring quiz.
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