Star opens Front Royal bureau in local edition move
The Winchester Evening Star begins its Front Royal edition with a new Front Royal bureau at 8 West Main Street staffed by an office worker and a newsman as plans for a third staffer unfold. The editorial discusses regional ties, shared interests, and the broader context of technological change and water resource challenges.
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National Holiday on Election Day Debate Gains and Doubts
Lawmakers weigh making Election Day a national holiday to ease access to polls and allow leisure time. Critics cite pay and practicality concerns noting voting takes little time and lines vary by city. Congress may vote soon, with precedent likely if benefits outweigh drawbacks.
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McGovern Faces New York State Campaign Clash
The piece portrays Democratic infighting over George McGovern’s New York operation led by Joseph Grandmaison against Republican Nelson Rockefeller. It details party regulars' anger, calls for practical action, and concerns about McGovern's political judgment amid Eagleton and Muskie fallout. It notes campaign strategy shifts and the role of volunteers and media as election approaches.
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Why Go to Moon If We Can't Escape Our Problems Here
HAL Boyle muses that if humans cannot solve daily woes at home why strive for moon missions. He lists everyday aims from punctual work to self improvement, then questions the value of space conquest without resolving earthly issues. The piece ends by asking why reach the moon if earthly problems remain.
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Tree and Fruit: Parable Reflected in Deeds and Identity
A meditation on Matthew’s teaching that a tree is judged by its fruit and Eliot’s notion that past deeds shape present character. The quote links moral consistency to personal fate, pairing biblical wisdom with literary insight on character.
Kennedy Rejects Immediate Tax Cut and Seeks Reform in 1963
President Kennedy rejects an immediate tax cut as risky and aims for multibillion-dollar reductions and broad tax reform in 1963. Patricia Mills is chosen to represent Alpha Lambda Chapter as delegate to the 14th National Convention of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. Stonewall Jackson's HQ reports 2,730 July visitors, up from 2,295 last year. Diamond Knot sinks after collision near Crescent Bay in fog, in tow of two tugs. Winchester Council approves recreation budget increase and hires a new director at 3,600 dollars yearly. Council also votes 2,000 for a fall traffic survey.
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Open the Door to Life In Christian Thought
A meditation on doors in scripture and life. It warns against final rejection and urges openness to truth forgiveness and love. It contrasts Jesus as the door to salvation with the danger of shutting doors to God and righteousness.
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Nixon Told to Avoid McGovern TV Debates
Washington report notes Nixon will skip a no holds barred series of nationally televised debates with George McGovern. aides say he will focus on governing and a generation of peace, while campaign surrogates handle rallies and appearances.
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