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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
4
National representatives Bottinelli and Gallagher announce subscription rates in the Winchester Virginia edition. The notice lists mailing address at 12 East 41st Street New York and explains postage details for second class mail.
A wire service report notes Americans seek varied cuisines beyond familiar fare. Cheese sales rise and households experiment with international varieties and convenience mixes from Holland Italy and France. Costly imported ingredients and pre mixed dishes reflect a global tastemaker trend amid rising grocery bills.
The piece traces bank robbery from frontier era hold ups to modern crimes. It notes a 45 percent FBI reported rise in 1967 over 1966 and discusses how surveillance, alarms, tear gas, and quicker law enforcement shaped the crime. It highlights how cars and kidnapping impacted robberies and notes suburban branches are now common targets with higher solvability.
The article explains that without a majority in the electoral college the House would pick the president and the Senate would elect the vice president, possibly from a different party than the president, a scenario rarely discussed.
After a long session of interviews Leslie Kline superintendent has secured the necessary teacher personnel for the 1943 44 term which opens Sept. 9. Lt Jameson Dowdy WAC Recruiting officer was guest speaker at the opening meeting of the new season of the Women's Civic League.
An inventory of the Parish Farm Poor House personal property listed a value of 9091 dollars and 70 cents. The county Board of Supervisors rejected residents’ petition for a new Back Creek District road from MclIiwee Road and Lime Stone Ridge Road to Cedar Creek Road.
The meditation cites Jesus parable of a great supper and faults the habit of making excuses. It argues excuses mask laziness and cowardice, trapping people in failure. It links excuses to divorce, crime, and unhappiness, urging readers to face life’s issues and stop rationalizing faults.
Henry J. Taylor recalls tear gas in Grant Park Chicago amid clashes with hippies. He condemns organizers as manipulative villains who fabricated a diversion, triggering police violence and a national tragedy he calls unforgivable.
William S. White analyzes the Democratic race as Hubert Humphrey and Richard Nixon enter the country for the November test. The piece notes Humphrey's reliance on Northern cities, Muskie as running mate, and a forthcoming shift on Vietnam while Nixon leans toward Johnson's policies and law and order. The Democratic split centers on Vietnam strategy and appeal to the South versus the Far Left.
Dr Brandstadt answers reader questions on Parkinson's disease. He notes the cause is unknown, early symptoms include tremor and rigidity, and treatments range from drugs to brain surgery. Information sources include the Parkinson's Foundation and teaching hospitals.
AP reports British experts say as few as 10 percent of people displaying coats of arms have a rightful claim. Genealogist Brian Brooks notes historic misuses span centuries with entitlements tied to direct male lines.
The World Almanac notes France created the world’s first military balloon unit in 1794. It used a hydrogen balloon with a two person crew and operated at the battle of Manberg. The balloon startled Austrians who fled fearing their troop movements were exposed.
The note compares body weight to iron and lead in feet, contrasting small iron content with the larger lead exposure. It then remarks on the difference between taking driving lessons and learning from them, implying a distinction between practice and effective understanding.
Indira Gandhi reportedly loses grip on public zeal for foreign goods after her son Rajiv marries Sonia Maino of Italy. The Delhi marriage links the prime minister to an Italian daughter-in-law sparking domestic discourse.
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