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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
4
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The National Academy of Sciences and the FAA acknowledge limited hope for sonic boom reductions from SSTs and urge public acceptance. Sen Case introduces a bill banning commercial supersonic flights until Congress authorizes them, arguing major decisions belong to lawmakers for quality of life reasons.
Defense Secretary Clark Clifford suggests combining base pay with all fringe benefits into a single salary. The plan aims to show taxpayers the true cost and give service members a clearer income picture. It would tax all benefits and retirement contributions, potentially boosting career retention.
A 21 year old California bachelor who inherited a $100000 estate on the condition he marry a Scottish girl has launched a Marry John Andrews Sweepstakes. More than 300 Scots women have bid, including secretaries shop girls WAF officers and a detective. John will meet the winner when he visits Scotland later this year.
R. J. Funkhouser bought his second Washington estate, Blakely, near Charles Town West Virginia. The 260 acre property on Rt 340 was built in 1820 by John Augustine Washington. The sale of 29 head of purebred cattle at the Virginia Livestock Auction realized 7537.50.
A 1918 ad urges residents to aid in making Winchester a clean town. Survey work for the Winchester Washington highway Route 7 starts from Winchester and will extend to the Opequon Creek.
The passage warns that jealousy and gambling are destructive personal weaknesses. It notes how jealousy prompts envy and revenge, while gambling can lead to poverty and death. It urges self awareness and commonsense control to prevent ruin.
William S. White notes a broad national move away from loud campus protests and violent rhetoric toward civility and ordered democratic discourse. He cites Kennedy and McCarthy adjusting positions, while Humphrey and Nixon push balanced appeals and condemn campus unrest as a public misstep.
Bob Hope, nearing 65, says he hopes to be around for his 100th birthday and perform in a show on the moon. He details fitness habits, wealth estimates, and current projects including The Private Navy of Sgt. O’Farrell and a team with Jackie Gleason.
Barbs by Phil Pastoret reflects on driving tenacity and the value of calm wit after a quarrel. The piece suggests clever replies come the morning after conflict and cautions against assuming equal portions when arguing.
A fragmentary note discusses marital value and memory of youth, then pivots to a general jab about rude customers and waiters, concluding with a wry observation about service.
Washington analysis argues peace in Vietnam rests on global reaction, not only Paris talks. It notes Paris influence, French links to Vietnam, and De Gaulle’s possible behind the scenes role, while warning that intensified fighting may test negotiators and Western diplomatic pressure.
Wayne Brandstadt M D addresses common eye issues including tear drainage, optic nerve damage causes, peripheral vision loss, astigmatism correction options, 20/20 versus 20/40 vision, monocular alternating vision, and when correction is necessary. Readers are invited to send questions for general-interest responses in future columns.
A study grade quiz offers 10 days of tasks with daily scores. Categories include Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good. Turn to page two for the correct answers and questions listed.
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