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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
4
The article argues North Vietnam used the release of three American prisoners as propaganda to boost pacifist groups in the United States. It notes many families remain uncertain about other captives and criticizes the later relief for the released men as not genuine mercy, while still welcoming their return.
The president sought to reassure Asian leaders and Americans that the United States would not abandon allies while urging local defense efforts. He reiterated U S support for Thailand but left unclear how far the United States would go if Thailand faced threats, noting SEATO's limits and private assurances.
The piece laments Apollo 11 findings that moon dust and rock erase romantic writing about celestial lovers. It argues Mars Saturn Jupiter Pluto offer no moonlike muse and that space exploration shifts ruin poetic inspiration for lyricists and songwriters.
The Star Files DINNER-READY of Virginia Corp has started operations in the old Rockingham Poultry Marketing Cooperative plant on N Kent St. A compulsory school attendance law was approved by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors applying to residents aged 7 to 14. Philip Kern received fourth prize a Frigidaire refrigerator in a weekly nationwide sweepstakes by Frigidaire Division GM. Major Lawrence C Hollis commended for superior accomplishments in launching the invasion of France. 1st Lt Richard D Whiting, son of Mrs Helen Whiting, returned from six months overseas in the Italian Theatre with the 15th A AF on a two day furlough after completing 51 missions. An audience attended the City Hall Plaza summer concert by the McIlwee Municipal Band directed by Prof W H McIlwee.
The meditation links Genesis 28 where Jacob dreams of a ladder to heaven and angels. It likens prayer to God sending messengers who carry petitions and return with God’s response. It asserts four possible answers Yes No Wait or I have a better gift and denies unanswered prayer.
James Reston analyzes President Nixon’s address on poverty, noting a shift to government responsibility for relief, increased federal funding ambitions, and a push for work and training. He cautions cost, regional inequities, and mixed provisions, while highlighting a move toward peace abroad and a more equal home.
The article argues President Nixon centralizes control by downsizing White House palace guards and curbing staff influence. It notes his aim to reduce military footprint in Asia, limit staff prestige, and move the presidency from Washington to a California retreat, reshaping power dynamics and anonymity in the White House.
Dr Brandstadt explains gas after meals from swallowing air and fermenting foods the role of met h polysiloxane remedies for pressure and distention and notes air travel benefits. He also covers abdominal rumbling not signaling disease and limits of Librium for bloating. Blood paternity tests and Atromid S effects are briefly addressed.
Puzzle style trivia notes list 10 sample questions with answers referenced on page 2. It covers potato production by state, roadrunner identity, Korea borders, Rocky Mountain National Park location, Copperheads in the Civil War, Will Rogers birth state, postmortem hair growth, Boston Tea Party year, Philippine proximity, and Dewey’s flagship at Manila Bay.
A letter to the editor from a reader in The Star promotes forming a taxpayer coalition to pressure Washington for lower taxes. It suggests gathering one to five million taxpayers paying $1 each to fund candidates, threaten tax resistance, and demand politicians work for voters, not themselves. The writer insists Americans are the backbone of the nation and urges nationwide publication of the appeal.
The quote contrasts religious prophecy with political peace, arguing no global settlement based on relief alone can sustain a just enduring peace. It cites Zechariah about abundant blessings and William C. Douglas asserting relief-based schemes fail to deliver lasting justice.
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