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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1969
Page
12
AP veteran political writer Jack Bell recalls Truman's 1945 first news conference through Nixon's 1969 session, noting similarities in the challenges presidents face with press access, television, and war coverage while highlighting differences in style and audience sizes.
Front Royal and Warren County officials will hold an informal dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Gentleman Restaurant to discuss a possible government consolidation. The gathering is nonbinding with no actions or commitments planned, and only board and council members, attorneys and clerks will attend.
A digest of notable dates and events on January 28 across centuries. Highlights include U S control ending in Cuba in 1909 and Paris surrender in 1871, plus inventions like London gas lighting in 1807 and the first commercial telephone switchboard in New Haven in 1878.
Los Angeles reports 91 deaths in nine days of heavy rains with 9,000 evacuated and 1,000 isolated by washouts. Gov. Reagan estimates damage at 35 million dollars, higher later as crews clear mud, restore power, and deliver aid.
Post mortem studies of Vietnam casualties show many would have faced potential heart attacks later in life. Lt. Col. Kenneth H. Cooper cites a forthcoming Army report indicating higher arterial hardening in 18 to 23 year olds than seen in Korea. He links early hardening to lack of exercise and smoking among youths.
The FAA reports a flood of reader ideas to curb hijackings from trap doors in cockpits to double door entrances and tranquilizers. Officials caution that violence risks catastrophe while metal detectors can misread threats, and some proposals border on impractical or dangerous.
In Minneapolis, Ron Frederickson a 33 year old blind diabetic on a kidney machine refused further treatment. He signed a waiver last Wednesday and died Monday. He told his wife he was ready to die and said he valued a released life over ongoing pain and blindness. His doctors warned his condition would be fatal regardless of dialysis. He spoke of newfound Christian belief as he faced death. Mrs Frederickson survives him.
The Frederick County Planning Commission after hearings recommends approving two rezoning requests to permit business construction. A third request was tabled as the property is already largely zoned for business or industrial use. Recommendations go to the board of supervisors for final action after upcoming public hearings.
Winchester Savings and Loan Association reported higher total savings balances by 1.25 million, increased earnings by 8.36 percent, and stronger reserves amid tight money and competition. Executive VP Robert B. Dale Jr cited assets rising from 649000 in 1960 to 14 million now and predicted continued lending growth in 1969.
California ranks fifth among states with a total of 3,864 local governments in the latest count, reflecting a dense municipal structure across counties and cities.
In New Orleans a judge blocks Warren Report questions from jurors in the Clay Shaw trial. Eight jurors seated, seven previously faced a Warren Report test to gauge views on the Kennedy assassination and conspiracy. Omar Sharif is signed to star in a Valentino biopic musical by Columbia Pictures.
American playwright Tennessee Williams, 57, says he is happy to have converted to Roman Catholicism by Jesuits after baptism in Key West 18 days ago. He credits his Jesuit priest brother, calls the church in direct line with Jesus, and notes calmer faith and fewer excesses as he battles personal weaknesses.
Sen Edward M Kennedy says his late brother Robert F Kennedy planned to make only one run for the presidency. He said RFK would have returned to the Senate if 1968 bid had failed.
Oskar Werner will produce direct and star in So Love Returns a romantic drama based on Robert Nathans novel Nathan will write the screenplay and the film is set to begin production next spring for Cinema Center Films in Europe.
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