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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1962
Page
7
An article argues husbands should share at home duties to reduce stress. It notes that labor-saving devices do not save time and urges clear family priorities. It warns against pressuring a tired husband and advocates calm supportive conversations to protect health.
The administration's voter literacy bill is mortally wounded after a 53 to 43 defeat in the Senate. Leaders Mansfield and Dirksen filed a second petition to limit debate, but a two thirds majority remained out of reach. The measure would have exempted sixth graders from state literacy tests for federal elections, viewed by supporters as civil rights progress and by opponents as a states rights issue.
The first royal guest at New Orleans Mardi Gas is noted as Grand Duke Alexi of Russia who attended the 1872 celebration.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco canceled a vacation amid a 15 hour cabinet session on Spain's labor troubles. The government eyed wage readjustments to quell strikes by 70 000 miners and workers. In Asturias and Bilbao workers have been striking for days while protests flare in Barcelona and San Sebastian.
The constitutional convention, ending with a 99 to 44 vote, approved a proposed new constitution to replace the 54 year old document. Adoption requires voter ratification with partisan opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
Miller's Howe introduces Seal Gloss as a hard surface floor finish using acrylic chemistry that requires no waxing. The product promises lasting shine for vinyl and other floors, ending weekly waxing routines. Located at 112 N. Leudoun.
Two missionaries from Brazil Mr and Mrs John A Poe will speak at Berryville Baptist Church at 730 p m They are natives of Durham NC They will share field work after a covered dish supper at 6 pm Mr Poe is executive secretary of the State Baptist Board of Santa Catarina and chairs local Evangelism and Finance Committee Native Brazilian costumes will be worn and films about life in Brazil will be shown
The article notes strict censorship at home and that Spaniards increasingly rely on foreign radio broadcasts, some beamed from Moscow, to stay informed about ongoing developments.
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