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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1975
Page
3
A Saturday edition opinion page from the Winchester Star presents editorials likely discussing local affairs or national issues as of April 19, 1975. It reflects the paper's stance on politics, economy, and community matters with concise positions and commentary.
The Winchester Planning Commission works on the zoning ordinance amid long hours and public input. The City Council will decide after the commission finishes, possibly reversing a land use decision affecting Winchester Memorial Hospital, with citizens urged to participate and separate politics from policy.
The Star urges Winchester City Council to restrict all vehicular traffic in the Loudoun Street Mall at its May meeting. It argues the mall should remain pedestrian only, noting an exception for the First Presbyterian Church undermines the principle and would set an inconsistent precedent for the C S Bank drive-thru.
A letter urges Loudoun Street Mall officials to install a standing traffic light near the Boscawen Street intersection to warn eastbound drivers of pedestrians. The author notes the former stop light was removed and underground wiring already exists for a traffic control device.
The Paper Tiger notes President Ford blames Congress for removing the threat of renewed U.S. air strikes in Vietnam. It cites pastNixon air power, Hanoi’s buildup, and Senate committee warnings, arguing U.S. will only help Vietnam with hardware and a credible nearby air threat if Congress allows it.
In a 1975 analysis, C. L. Sulzberger argues Israel must pursue a real peace with durable borders and Arab cooperation. He cites Ben Gurion’s call for peace over territory and stresses international guarantees from both the U.S. and USSR to back any settlement and displaced Palestinian Arabs.
The piece recalls Churchill’s appeal for Lend-Lease as the Axis tightens its grip across Europe. Hitler controls the Atlantic coast, France is partitioned, and London endures daily bombings. In Marseilles, French regimental banners are sent to Algeria as citizens mourn their uncertain safety.
James J. Kilpatrick argues that Watergate and Vietnam shape a harsh historical record. The piece compares Nixon era choices, Paris accords, and Hanoi’s violations, framing a cascade of political crimes and follies across administrations. It concludes with a warning to learn from history.
The briefing lists appearances by Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani on Face the Nation and six corporate chairmen on Meet the Press. It covers Supreme Court death penalty cases, Hathaway interior secretary hearings, wiretapping reviews, postal talks, and multiple public policy hearings through May with dates and locations in Washington.
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