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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
4
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The article notes intensified intelligence activity below the waves as the United States and the Soviet Union pursue underwater superiority. It cites acoustical detection systems off the east coast, unique electronic signatures for vessels, and claims of Soviet advances in quieter power plants hull designs and faster subs, with ships near NATO exercises and Cape Kennedy.
The essay laments nighttime noise from motorcycles and car exhausts that ruin rest for many residents. It notes that while some drivers limit noise, the louder riders prevail, arguing that avoidable night noise must be eliminated.
The Star Files reports the engagement and marriage of Miss Margaret Sullivan to Lieutenant James W. March on August 21 in Miami Florida. Also noted are Mrs. John B. Carr and children returning to Clarksdale Mississippi after a summer with Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Russell. Captain Richard E. Byrd now commands naval air forces in Canada based in Halifax. Ads promote the Great Winchester Fair with four days of events including motorcycle and horse racing.
A traveler in Asia Minor notes women borrow live coals to rekindle fires at home. The piece links this to personal renewal amid hardship and honors words of encouragement from figures like Phillips Brooks and Dr. Rainsford. It urges finding friends with living faith to light others’ paths in tough times.
Henry J. Taylor profiles Eugene J. McCarthy as a major disruptor of the Democratic scene. He notes other figures like John Bailey, Richard J. Daley, and Meany amid a crowded convention landscape with Wallace looming on a third party path.
Wayne Brandstadt M D explains uveitis requires early treatment aimed at underlying causes to prevent blindness. The column also answers questions on retinal detachment posterior synechia sleep needs in children and general guidelines for family sleep routines.
A reader quiz lists daily scoring based on correct answers and labels memory genius to good levels. It includes ten sample questions about geography weather and language and asks about plural forms of scarf and animal diets.
HAL BOYLE argues happiness comes from dreaming not attaining. He notes unachieved daydreams fuel imagination and keep men alive, listing fanciful feats from dueling with de Gaulle to riding a bucking horse, ending with a prompt: what are your own dreams.
The Gallup results show Nixon ahead of Humphrey 45 to 29, boosting Republican momentum from the Nixon Agnew ticket. Democratic strategists fear Humphrey’s Vietnam stance and left-wing pressure may weaken him, while they seek a moderate running mate to balance the ticket.
A reader pledges support for George Wallace if he succeeds in forcing the presidential race to the House and the writer is elected to Congress. The letter expresses backing for Wallace in his bid for the presidency.
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