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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
4
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In Duluth Minnesota a local elementary school drops its annual Christmas enrollment after a protest by Mr. deYoung who calls himself an atheist. He cites the Supreme Court prayer ruling and faces vandalism claims while others defend Christian tradition and celebrate the education value of such observances. A Jewish parent, Gerald Kasimir, supports the program saying it exposes children to the Christian-dominated culture without harming faith. The piece also contrasts Russian claims disputing the US history of Edwards Drake’s oil well in 1859 and hints at broader cultural battles.
The nation faces a harsh winter with forewarnings of deadly snow storms from the north affecting parts of the west. Temperatures have plunged below zero in several locations as winter begins. A theory blames high-altitude wind pattern changes for the gloomy outlook.
The Star Files reports Allied strength in Tunisia and the British 8th Army driving Rommel back across Libya. German shipping concentrates in French Mediterranean ports. A fire at A and P Supermarket in Martinsburg causes roughly 90000 dollars in damage. Snow accumulates 5.5 to 8 inches in Winchester and northwest Frederick County. Local students return home for the holidays from Porter Military Academy, Randolph Macon Woman's College, and a Washington school. A large Christmas parade and tree ceremony closes the Community Christmas observance on the Plaza.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on Jesus as the Prince of Peace. He notes humanity’s history of disobedience and the resulting suffering, contrasts sin with the happiness found in a right relationship with God, and urges peace in the heart, in communities, and among nations while affirming Christ’s eventual triumph.
The piece credits Rev. Charles Frederick Minnegrode with introducing the Christmas tree to Williamsburg in 1842 at Tucker House. It frames Christmas as a time of light, love, and spiritual renewal, urging charity, moral improvement, and the Golden Rule amid war and social ills. It closes with a seasonal greeting and reflection on faith.
A biblical verse from Psalms 51 10 asks for a clean heart and right spirit within. Dwight D Eisenhower emphasizes that spirit and moral fiber matter more than physical strength or wealth for a nation.
HAL BOYLE recounts a Christmas Day vision where God considers mercy for earthly souls. Jesus reminds that the duty spans the entire sky, not a single world, and grants forgiveness to those who did not recognize Him. The tale ends with the earth’s beauty and bells of heaven ringing as women remember.
Dr Wayne Brandstadt urges year round giving over material gifts and cautions against using gifts as bribes. He frames Christmas as a time to focus on selfless giving and a joyful spirit rather to chase status or luxury.
A 10 day IQ style quiz presents daily 9 10 correct answers equating to Memory Genius 7 8 Very Superior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good. It lists ten sample questions covering DC size tides Napoleon Russo American history Tin rusting rainfall unit ornithology and woodpecker anatomy with a prompt to turn to page two for answers.
Polls show Nixon leading the Republican field with Reagan second by a two to one margin among county chairmen. The piece notes intra party cleavages, potential dark horses, and the impact of domestic issues including inflation crime and the Vietnam War on convention balloting.
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