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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star appears with contact details for editors and managers, listing telephone numbers and a New York broker address. Subscription rates are referenced but not shown in the readable text.
The piece reflects on how Pearl Harbor shock defined a nation across decades. It contrasts warning of world conflict with the surprise attack, urging constant readiness to defend U S productive capacity and strategic bases in a volatile atomic era. It then shifts to lunar diamonds, citing Tolansky predictions of surface diamonds on the moon and implications for planetary geology and atmosphere.
From The Star Files 25 Years Ago 1940 Eugene Branch manager of the George Washington Hotel was named president of the Virginia Hotel Association. Britain detached a powerful force of bombers from nightly raids on Germany to strike targets in occupied France and the Low Countries. Fifty bushel-baskets of toys food and clothing were donated to the Fellowship Club at the annual toy matinee at the Theatre drawing over 800 attendees through clothing food or toy admissions.
Fifty years ago in 1915 the Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans of Winchester completed definite arrangements to solicit funds for a courthouse lawn monument honoring Winchester and Frederick County soldiers who served in the Confederate Army. Field Marshal Von Hindenburg is quoted calling for further battering of Germany's foes due to lack of peace desire. Winchester City Council reviewed the final reading of the proposed city manager plan of government.
A reflective meditation discusses the ancient Greek king Agamemnon and his murder, then broadens to questions about civilizations, tomorrow, and the nature of reality. It contrasts science and religious faith in seeking meaning and eternal existence.
A compact humorous column notes observations on behavior and stereotypes in modern life. It jokes about fat husbands, skinny punchlines, necktie fashion at work, cat minds, barbers, Christmas affection, Viet Nam policy, and market hopes.
A brief column notes sharp lines about debt collection tactics and social contrasts. It casts jokey barbs on the willingness to take cash over credit and jokes about yokels in cities along with a quip on ski seasons and bone setters warming up.
An editor notes a Soldier’s Christmas message from Vietnam praising support back home. The letter describes convoy duties, losses, and hope for better communications and prayers from Christians in the United States.
Washington debate intensifies over escalation as McNamara signals a lengthy war. Rep Mahon warns Chinese intervention could force strategic bombing of China and its industry. Analysts urge decisive air power to avoid protracted defeat and secure quick victory.
A medical column explains coronary sclerosis from cholesterol and triglyceride deposits and lifestyle factors such as diet exercise and smoking. It notes risks after myocardial infarction, advises gradual activity with physician guidance, and discusses symptoms and pregnancy questions as part of heart disease care.
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