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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1970
Page
4
A reflective look at vacations as a wonderful event to anticipate and recall. The piece notes rest, travel hassles, sunburn, language barriers, and tourist sellers, but argues vacations offer change and potential enjoyment for the human animal.
Lawmakers call for review of the 2 billion destroyer fleet awarded to Ingalls Shipbuilding at Pascagoula Mississippi. They cite secrecy in the process and the contractor’s large backlog, urging GAO testimony on contract wisdom and delivery risk.
The report urges bipartisanship to curb federal outlays as a path to tame inflation. It argues only joint action by Congress and the executive can reduce spending, noting the political jockeying must end to achieve meaningful fiscal restraint.
U S Army engineers report Greenland ice core drillings show cooling trends in isotopic data. Scientists say the trend could persist into 1980 or 1990 and influence northern winter air currents across the Northern Hemisphere.
Richard J. Rosenberger heads Winchester Democrats as one of four Seventh District delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Carolyn Terretta from 212 S Washington St. will serve as a page at the Republican National Convention in Chicago starting July 25. Lyndon B. Johnson launches his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Eugene R. Dearing elected commander of Robert Y. Conrad Post 21 American Legion, succeeding A C Halvosa. Roland S. White promoted to second lieutenant after serving with Headquarters Co 116th Infantry 29th Division since October 1942. Shirley M. White, Seaman First Class, returns from second overseas tour in the Mediterranean region.
A daily meditation extols the gift of cheerfulness and the ability to lift others with a kind smile. It argues true spiritualityingloves smiling and looking up, not down, and urges readers to try the sunny side for one day to gain much.
A letter from Mrs. James W. Cooley lauds Winchester and Frederick County youths for aiding Vacation Bible School and community programs. She contrasts productive young volunteers with a few “Night Owls” who race the streets, urging outreach efforts and praising Christian Youth Athletics and area volunteer work.
A religious letter argues heaven and the new earth will be free of pain and crime, describing idyllic homes and perfect climate, with biblical quotes from Isaiah and Revelation. It contrasts earthly costs like mortgages and taxes with eternal peace, urging belief in Jesus and noting the price of admission is paid. The piece includes author Doris Brown and church sentiments.
The piece reprints Guy Friddell's Richmond News Leader column praising Virginia’s history and landscape. It describes a barefoot stroll among lush greenery, a house overtaken by trees, and humorous images of domed greenery and azalea archways, with playful nods to Ingmar Bergman and Laurel and Hardy.
Dr. Wayne G. Brandstadt warns barefoot exposure risks from hot coals pavement and debris. He advises close supervision for toddlers and cautions older children about hazards and possible hearing issues from persistent ear infections. He answers reader questions on fever interpretation and duration of ear infections, emphasizing quiet temperature checks and antibiotic treatment.
A quiz prompt outlines scoring based on 10 questions over 10 days. It asks ten questions about literature, history, law, anatomy, and geography with multiple choice or true false elements and directs readers to page 2 for correct answers.
The message cites Isaiah 1 18 urging forgiveness and purification through the Lord. It contrasts with Andrew Jackson advising to deliberate but act decisively when ready.
The Winchester Evening Star lists staff including Jack F. Davis as General Manager and Executive Editor Eugen F. P. Miller as News Editor and Douglas B. O Connell as Managing Editor. The paper emphasizes daily circulation via more than 55,000 telephones for News Advertising and Business.
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