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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1968
Page
4
Advertising and business rate schedule for Winchester Evening Star listing monthly and annual pricing for in state and out of state subscriptions and services. Rates include one month six months and annual options with separate motor carrier and mail rates.
The piece argues General Westmoreland failed the limited war mission in Vietnam as the Tet offensive exposed, noting he faced a civil war with fragile Saigon governments and Soviet Chinese support, while criticizing US policy and the search and destroy strategy. It compares to MacArthur and stresses a shift from limited aims to decisive action.
The Agricultural Vocational Shop of Berryville School assisted in maintaining farm equipment during the emergency. Farmers and young men worked nights to keep the community growing food. Citizens are urged to buy coal now for winter to aid the country.
The article compares soil erosion to moral erosion, warning that fertility and faith decline gradually. It cites Professor Simkehovich of Columbia University and his works Hay and History and Rome's Fall Reconsidered, linking soil depletion to the fall of empires and urging vigilance against degrading company, thoughts, and habits.
In a call for peace inside the United States President Johnson is urged to act firmly against riots and violence tied to civil rights protests. The piece argues he should allow court orders and federal troops if needed to stop marches in business districts and protect government function.
HAL BOYLE notes odd customs and facts from around the world. Malekula brides lose two front teeth in a ceremonial bride price exchange of pigs and yams. The piece moves through diverse tidbits on culture, languages, skiing in Japan, and other curiosities.
AP notes April 6 events include Woodrow Wilson signing the U S declaration of war on Germany in 1917 Jo seph Smith organizing the first Mormon church in 1830 John Tyler sworn in as 10th president in 1841 Robert E Peary reaching the North Pole in 1909 Germany invades Greece and Yugoslavia in 1941 Japanese troops land on Bougainville in 1942.
The Humphrey third force grows in the Democratic presidential contest after Johnson declines to run. Loyalty and courage boost Humphrey as Kennedy and McCarthy challenge, with southern governors labor leaders and Meany backing him. Also remarks praise for First Lt. Henry Pasquet as a model citizen.
The article notes increasing adult orthodontic treatment as couples, including a married pair with braces, show that straightening teeth is no longer restricted to children. It explains diastema causes and treatment steps from tissue removal to splints, plus common adult reasons such as cosmetics and bite issues. It also includes a brief quiz section on general knowledge.
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