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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
4
The December 14 1968 issue lists subscription and advertising rates for different delivery methods in Winchester Virginia. Rates vary by city carrier motor carrier and mail outside Virginia with monthly and annual options.
A reflection on the first ten amendments proclaimed in force on December 15 1891. The text recounts concerns in Congress over the Constitution’s protections and outlines freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights including press, speech, religion, and protections against search seizures, and rights to a speedy trial and jury.
Congress authorizes a Commerce Department study on feasibility of metric use in the United States. If recommended and approved, the conversion would be lengthy and costly, requiring changes to maps charts and industrial measurements. Proponents note Britain moving to metric. few nations remain non metric.
University of California scientists study photosynthesis in weeds to turn unwanted plants into food. They report isolating elements that initiate the process and aim to replicate it in the laboratory, potentially creating a chemical to convert weeds into edible plants.
William S. White argues Nixon faces a troubling recruitment crisis as public rejections and skepticism hinder finding loyal, indispensable aides. He notes the era of hesitancy dominates coverage, even as the President-elect struggles to secure capable appointees for the coming administration.
A British Navy surgeon at National Naval Medical Center praises the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad for saving his two daughters after a September 2 1968 car crash. He details their injuries and the critical care en route to Winchester Hospital and the National Naval Medical Center, thanking responders and noting the lack of local neurosurgeon availability. The letter also mentions the ensuing appreciation from the family and their British perspective on American volunteer emergency services.
Estimates say about 10 billion pieces of Christmas mail will be delivered on time by the end of the season. It equals 50 gifts and cards per person in the nation, highlighting the heavy burden on postal workers during the holidays.
MISS MIRIAM K WATSON of Stephens City was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army. She was among the first WACs to return from North Africa to attend Officer Candidate School. city trade notes show brisk holiday business, and reports of a fire at Steck home Greenwood Farm in Opequon. The Pickett Stock Company arrives for a week at the Empire Theatre.
Earl L. Douglas blends theology and everyday life to explain that worship transcends place and involves a personal spirit. He argues the church is a divine institution needing broad support, yet not free of human frailty, urging readers to persevere in faith.
President elect Nixon designs a cabinet blending policy makers and administrators. Henry Kissinger will handle national security in the White House while Secretary of State directs diplomacy with Kissinger input. Kennedy guides fiscal policy with Stans and Mayo aiding commerce and budgeting.
A cabinet session was televised for the first time on October 25, 1954. It followed a special report to President Eisenhower by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.
Dear Dr Lawrence explains porcelain fillings wear quickly on biting surfaces and lack edge strength, though facings on nonbiting surfaces can look decent for a time. Materials today stain erode and irritate gums, with plastic front fillings failing to cling and sometimes injuring nerves.
How's Your IQ presents a ten day scoring plan based on 100 questions. Daily results range from Memory Genius for 9 or 10 correct to Excellent Good for lower scores. Sample questions cover Lenin first name state touch Mississippi explorer insulation signers of independence and related trivia.
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