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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1968
Page
4
A reader writes of a 65 year old retired railroad worker facing steep Social Security tax increases and Medicare red tape. He argues the tax rise outpaces benefits and criticizes Medicare for delays exclusions and bureaucracy, describing government policy as failing the elderly. He urges action from lawmakers.
Joy Stilley writes on the frustrations of waiting in queues from banks to grocery lanes and rail stations. The piece pivots to a railroad worker’s pension struggles, inflation, and a call for Congress to restore fair exemptions and address tax burdens on retirees.
Wayne Brandstadt M D explains that skin cancer appearance varies. diagnosis by a physician is essential. He notes cancers slowly enlarge, feel hard and may not itch. early treatment improves cure rates and some topical drugs require prescription. He also answers questions on transmission, causes of striae, bitter mouth taste, and urges medical consultation for suspected cancer.
A quiz guidance page presents scoring ranges from Memory Genius to Good based on daily correct counts. It lists ten sample questions including topics on football teams, card games, Noah’s Ark material, travel speed, US Army ranks, medical history, a ship nickname, sleep versus food, a city Mercantile Mart, and textile terms.
Analysis compares Gallup and Harris polls showing Nixon around 40s and Humphrey in low 30s with large urban turnout effects. Analysts note Negro and Jewish voter estimates differ, Wallace’s third party impact possible, and 3 to 6 percent margin of error may yield a photo finish or landslide.
The world’s first nine hole golf course with carpeted tees and greens opens in Knoxville Tennessee. Outdoor nylon carpeting reportedly has bounce and bite like bent grass and local pros say putts may be better than natural turf. A caution notes vacuum cleaners as hazards and a “carpet tax” replaces greens fees.
Fort Hill routed Handley 39 to 13 as a passing attack sparked the win. Lt. Forrest Jones, commissioned last July, serves as Public Relations officer stationed in Philadelphia.
Fifty years ago in 1918 the Empire Theatre closed for flu control and renovations included new paint to improve its look. Halloween proceeded quietly as Mayor Ward requested a suspension of typical festivities.
Earl L. Douglas argues that snobbery toward the middle class undermines society. He cites Matthew Arnold to contrast elite culture with ordinary people who sustain daily life and God’s favor. The piece urges humility and respect for humble men and women.
Russell Baker offers a satirical guide to presidential choice. It suggests a rigid, chaotic ritual: isolate with campaign papers, test candidates by odd methods, and finally rely on incumbency hints while lampooning public opinion and coin tosses as unreliable.
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