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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1966
Page
4
Local notice details the Winchester Evening Star subscription rates and contact options. Information lists general managers and editors and provides postal details for circulation in Winchester Virginia.
Reflects on Congress debates thirty five years ago about the poem Defense of Fort McHenry and the eventual 1931 act naming The Star Spangled Banner the national anthem. Notes the poem's origins with Francis Scott Key and the song's rise to prominence through Civil War era ceremonies. Questions whether modern congressmen match past poets in merit.
Kremlinologists note a color swap in the postwar Pioneer Youth mock battle. Reds now face Yellows instead of Blues, reflecting a Soviet Chinese rift, while some observers see no real difference between Russia and China.
The piece argues political image strategies shift from farm scenes to urban portrayals. It notes farm children gain urban education parity and that long-haired youth in city streets embodies the modern yokel rather than rural folk.
The Star Files reports Grace Episcopal rector Rev Ernest Williams resigning to take a call in Pullman Washington. John S Scully II chaired the Apple Blossom Festival mass meeting. Charles L Hancher of near White Hall is named to fill Paul Riley’s vacancy as Frederick County School Band director. Arthur M Field is elected Winchester City Manager. The season’s first thunderstorm hit Winchester with thunder lightning and heavy rain. An old legend links spring thunderstorms to snakes waking and rising to bite.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on human needs and the chance to meet them. He cites Andrew Carnegie’s rags to riches arc and notes the large number of U.S. millionaires due to resources, a free government, and pioneer heritage. The message emphasizes potential for future extraordinary success.
Federal guidelines push for numeric racial balance in desegregation efforts for 1966-67, redefining free choice plans and threatening federal funding. Critics say the move to force minority attendance ignores Supreme Court limits and local realities.
Commentary argues against recognizing Communist China amid Viet Nam policy, noting U N and Western hesitation. It criticizes British Labor aсtions and foreign diplomats who urge closer ties, warning recognition would reward banditry and do little to alter global tensions.
HAL BOYLE reports on aging cat Lady Dottie showing mood swings and whims as she reaches middle age. The piece humorously notes her shift from sweet kitten to temperamental companion while highlighting her antics and subtle revenge.
One line humor about modern dances where a partner never steps on toes. A bore is a guy who thinks one word is worth a thousand more.
A reflective line noting that universal fairness would overwhelm hospitals with demand, implying overburdened medical systems if outcomes matched every action.
Dr Wayne Brandstadt discusses acne treatment options including benzoyl peroxide, sulfur emulsion, and antibiotics while noting improvement often occurs with age. He also covers high blood pressure drugs and a rumbling stomach remedy. Reader questions on scores and general health are addressed.
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