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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star issue from January 2 1969 lists subscription prices and mailing options. It includes staff roles for Jack F. Davis Eugene P. Miller and Douglas B. O Connell and provides advertising and business telephone numbers.
The Pueblo affair involved a supposed North Korean seizure and a later televised confession by Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher. The piece argues the apology was false and that the incident served as a diversion to widen Cold War conflicts, amid Soviet, Chinese, and Vietnamese tensions.
District of Columbia City Council bans police from shooting at fleeing suspects or moving vehicles unless lives are at risk. Critics say rules hinder rapid decisions in the field and may be impractical in deadly pursuits. Officials argue officers must judge danger as it unfolds.
Snow and rain clog roads with three inches of slush while hospital visiting limits due to illness. Fire bells and factory whistles greet the New Year, but 1944 is described as greeted in a tame manner.
The meditation highlights Daniel as a prince of Judah carried to Babylon who rises to state service through intellect and unwavering moral faith. It notes his visions, loyalty to God, and courage in the face of death, contrasting varied modern interpretations of his writings. Daniel’s name endures as a symbol of wisdom and steadfastness.
Henry J. Taylor reflects on faith as a remedy for 1969 anxieties. The piece contrasts modern uncertainty with historical perspectives, citing Harper's Weekly 1857 editorial about global fear, a 1865 telephony hoax, 1861 store rules, and a discouraging 40 year old letter later linked to Abraham Lincoln.
A physician columnist explains nervous tension, its causes and symptoms, and that reducing life stress and healthy habits help more than drugs. It notes hormones and stage fright can trigger adrenaline surges, while warning that antiperspirants are not a cure.
A Star letter to the editor asks railroads to revive the steam whistle at crossings and in city passes. The writer says a simple setup with a whistle and a 150 psi air tank could be inexpensive and should delight children and recall memories, while diesel whistles remain for local use.
The narrator recalls 1968 with gardening and salmon trips, notes neighbors croqueting in winter, and recalls friends and Christmas carol pranks. He cherishes moments of kindness from George Schecter and family milestones, expressing optimism for 1969 and local events in Frederick County.
Washington debates whether a complete end to the Vietnam War is possible in 1969. Analysis argues for a gradual U.S. withdrawal, pressure on Hanoi, and a mixed international force to supervise a peace process and possible elections, with Kissinger cited on risks of unilateral pullouts.
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