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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
4
William S. White laments the nation’s quiet reception for General William C. Westmoreland after four years in Vietnam. He notes the contrast with past heroes, praises Westmoreland’s restraint and leadership, and honors the unseen sacrifices of soldiers while criticizing civilian forgetfulness.
Wayne Brandstadt M D explains gas pains arise from gas and fluids in the intestines not the stomach and are worsened by laxatives certain foods air swallowing and nervous habits. He notes temporary relief from defrothing agents like activated charcoal and mentions new defrothers with methyl polysiloxane but evidence of effectiveness is unclear. He also discusses enduring gas pains linked to underlying causes and heart irritation from gastric gas.
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In Hawaii Ton That Thien argues US culture disrupts Vietnamese society more than French colonial rule. He urges Americans to recognize dangers of their presence and the need to balance jet age progress with local peace and community rights.
A college professor reports 500 interviews showing a gap between ideals and action. Voters say citizens should attend caucuses, help pick candidates, study issues, and vote, yet only six in a hundred ever attended a caucus. Half lack knowledge of issues and candidate qualifications. Some tolerate cheating at exams or school skipping. George remains overworked.
The Star Files notes Miss Elizabeth Hall Shryock was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. Fred Sturm. She will wed Edward Christopher Shokes Jr on June 26. Miss Alice Alberta McCormick of Winchester wed Cpl Roy B Shaw of Camp Davis NC on June 7. The bride is a Handley High School graduate and Averett College alumna.
Miss Augusta Willis Richards of Frederick County married Ralph Gray Pollard of Richmond today with Rev. Dr. W. T. Walters presiding. Fred J. Larrick of Middletown reports from France that the soldiers are gentlemen and no drinking is observed.
The past century brought the greatest change in human life with urbanization shifting family roles. Fathers work outside, mothers manage busier households, and children roam with less supervision. Despite disruption, good homes may be better now and bad ones remain liabilities. society must adapt to current conditions.
AP notes key events tied to June 18 across history. Napoleon defeated at Waterloo in 1815, Philadelphia evacuated in 1778, US declares war in 1812, Hitler pact in 1935, Cherbourg falls in 1940, Wavell named India viceroy in 1943, Egypt proclaims republic in 1953, Pope Paul VI outreach after regional conflict.
In the charged mood on Capitol Hill, lobbies push for quotas on imports from steel to textiles while the administration backs a broad trade bill and foreign aid faces deep cuts. Opposition fears flood of amendments as Congress nears adjournment and the 1960s style protectionism resurges amid Viet Nam war casualties and urban needs.
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