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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1964
Page
4
The white opium poppy appears in the propaganda clash between the Soviet Union and Communist China. Pravda claims Red China earns about 500 million dollars yearly from narcotics smuggling to Southeast Asia and the United States to fund anti Soviet propaganda and puppets of the Pe King splitters.
The Star presents a letter urging voting as civic duty. It notes Americans have voted every four years since 1788 and that the upcoming election on November 3 1964 requires October 3 registration. Julia Pierce Beaver of Winchester Women’s Club stresses voting as answer to what one can do for country.
The Star Files recalls 1939 strict gasoline rationing halting motor traffic in London and other British cities and endangering taxi service. The German high command proclaims Poland campaign over with vast Polish forces defeated or captured. Louise Travers becomes president of the Live Wire Class at Stephenson Methodist Church.
A 1914 headline proclaims Virginia’s strong statewide prohibition win with a 40 000 vote margin. The Anti-Saloon League praised the result as decisive while ordinary residents expressed astonishment at the scale of the mandate.
Earl L. Douglas urges teaching youths to face death openly. He argues that avoiding death creates superficiality and that preparing for the ultimate moment defines a life’s value before God and society. He notes death is distant for many but marks the final measure of a life.
Opinion argues voters are capable, but campaigns mislead through innuendo and gide. calls for clear, issue focused debate on economic and foreign policy. It rejects the idea that the public is too dumb and urges high minded discourse ahead of the election.
Hal Boyle outlines tests for youth based on attitude and behavior. Indicators include planning for tomorrow, enjoyment of teen culture, joining children's games, lending money, and openness to new experiences. The piece notes persistence of youthful spirit despite aging and hints that running away from home would not prove youth but a second adolescence.
The article explains thrombosis and embolus formation from vessel lining damage infections and arterial clots. It notes clot travel can cause leg pain and possible gangrene if not treated quickly with surgical removal or anticoagulants after.
In Bishop California US Forest Service protection of 28 000 acres in the White Mountains preserves bristlecone pines some over 4 000 years old. Dr Robert Wright cites dry climate and little competition as keys to their remarkable endurance. Some trunks survive with minimal bark while roots draw scarce nutrients from arid soil as wind dust and sun polish their weathered forms.
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