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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1968
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription options for in state and out of state readers with monthly and yearly prices. Rates vary by delivery method and region, including city carrier, by mail in Virginia and West Virginia, and outside areas.
Russian fleets flood Atlantic waters drawing U.S. complaints as Washington weighs options to curb encroachment. Cap. Hart cites declines in American catches since 1964 with up to eighty percent losses in prime yields. Call for extending the 12 mile limit to protect cod stocks.
Castro criticizes United States and calls for action after a National Airlines flight diverted from Florida to Havana. He warns future hijackings could endanger passengers and crew and urges stronger protections, possibly armed guards on planes. Refugee boats and planes missing returns are noted.
Two Oregon men invent a device that prevents the ignition from turning off until the key is removed, prompting hopes of reducing thefts. Police say locking car doors when not in use could cut thefts by over half, arguing for a loud, obvious alert to ensure doors stay secured.
Effective April 1 banks Clarke County and Clarke First National Bank will raise checking department activity charges. A Chamber of Commerce committee of Sullivan Shockey and Fosbrink will contact the ration board to secure more gasoline for Oscar Nebel Co. hosiery workers.
In a tight 1918 contest at Boyce High School the girls team edged Berryville High 14 to 13. The report also notes wheat flour allowances being cut in half with a limit of one and a half pounds per person weekly for the next three months.
The piece explains the Roman god Janus with two faces and notes how duplicity in people erodes trust. It warns that being two faced leads to social and professional isolation, including bankers’ distrust and a chilly reception after services.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller launches an experiment to win the Republican nomination through public opinion rather than primaries. He plans four months of speeches on national issues, aims for party harmony, and could be drafted at the convention if the country backs his platform.
New York AP column cites quotes and examples of how speaking ill advisedly harms relationships anduccess, urging restraint. It lists numerous remarks that fuel disputes and miscommunication, arguing silence reduces trouble.
A restored colonialWilliamsburg site features more than 90 gardens, expanding its historic landscape. Visitors tour winding plots illustrating 18th century horticulture and daily life. Local guides highlight plant varieties and colonial design influence.
The World Almanac notes lithium as the lightest metal, weighing 33.32 pounds per cubic foot and about 42 times lighter than osmium, with uses in alloys to boost tensile strength and corrosion resistance.
Washington reports that President Johnson faces a worsening intraparty split as Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy challenge his renomination. Advisers split between hawks urging bold moves and doves urging restraint, while Johnson pursues a broad Vietnam defense and seeks Truman Eisenhower style unity. He notes Truman and Eisenhower backed tough wartime choices, boosts his stance with Truman’s support, and braces for a tough Wisconsin primary amid expected McCarthy strength and defections from Republicans. The mood at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue remains guarded but not desperate despite the bad news. Virginian John Tyler is noted as the first vice president to succeed to the presidency.
A urologist explains that nonspecific bladder infections need proper testing to identify bacteria and potential resistance. Pelvic pressure may irritate but not cause infection. treatment includes urine acidity adjustment, antiseptics, bladder soothing drugs, and possible bladder irrigation with silver nitrate in stubborn cases.
A fragmented quiz feature lists questions on IQ scoring based on 100 questions over 10 days with trivia prompts. It includes items about chemistry symbols, geography, history, and literature, plus an instruction to turn to page two for answers.
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