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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1967
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star details subscription prices and carrier options for Virginia and nearby areas. The page lists rates for one month and six months by mail and carrier, with a Saturday, September 9, 1967 date.
Rep. Bob Dole of Kansas defeats a bid by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to seize control of the Food for Peace program. The win keeps the program under Agriculture Committee jurisdiction and away from foreign policy, aiming to connect farmer to farmer aid with 4-H and Future Farmers of America. The piece notes broader concerns about government waste and the continued revival of old patent medicines amid modern promotion.
Illinois Representative Leslie Arends, assistant Republican leader and Ethics Committee member, says absence of a rigid code does not erode public faith in Congress, arguing the claim itself reveals a bias. He notes frequent ethics questions in recent years and argues calls for ground rules reflect poorly on the Capitol club.
The Star Files notes Greer Garson, the film star, campaigned in Winchester for war bonds with Major Willis Robertson as the speaker. The report also mentions a British army buildup in Iran and Iraq that could bolster the Soviet left flank.
Fifty years ago plans were under way for a parade and public meeting honoring local drafted men. Meanwhile tensions rose as U S Sweden relations strained after discovery that German telegrams were routed to Berlin via the Swedish legation in Buenos Aires.
A Daily Meditation emphasizes that all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for doctrine reproof and instruction. It urges daily reading with sincerity to allow the Bible to speak personally and to guide life rather than gathering dust on a shelf.
National Housing Conference proposes a 20 year plan to build 50 million new dwellings, 10 million for low and moderate income families, while Urban Coalition urges 1 million additional units annually. Public housing adds 60,000 new low income units yearly plus subsidies. Senate hearings review over three dozen housing proposals including Sen Percy plan to aid low income families own homes.
Dear readers, denture wearers ask about gum sticking to plastic teeth and trouble with sandwiches. Tips include avoiding gum older than three months, using a lever analogy to adjust biting force, biting slightly to the side, and ensuring the back edge seals to prevent air under the denture with post damming by a dentist.
A mixed item notes a self quiz on IQ scoring with questions on posts and geography. It then discusses federal housing efforts under Johnson, including urban renewal, public housing, rent supplements, and model cities, and mentions congressional reactions and proposed reforms aimed at expanding low and moderate income housing.
HAL BOYLE offers humorous guidance to a five or six year old about entering kindergarten. He quips that leaving Eden feels like a rite of passage, urges courage, and emphasizes learning numerals reading and how to get along with girls, while noting the influence of teachers and the value of books.
Henry J. Taylor warns that college costs rise faster than living expenses and will reach about 18,900 for a four year course by 1985. He cites enrollment trends and the need for parental sacrifice amid higher education inflation and social concerns.
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