Railroads need freedom not nationalization, says editorial
The piece argues against government takeover of railroads citing tax losses and higher costs. It critiques Amtrak and envisions freer enterprise, fewer regulations, and smarter investment as the path to revival. It also surveys a Nature idea to dam the English Channel to reduce collisions, noting recent shipwrecks and the potential yet uncertain benefits.
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United States
Penn Central
Amtrak
National
English Channel
Britain
Nature
Channel
Strait of Dover
Militants and the White House Absenteeism Argument
James Reston argues antiwar protests misunderstand government efficiency. He notes historic staff sizes in Coolidge, Roosevelt, and current Kissinger era, suggesting fewer workers hinder operations while protests risk only partial shutdowns that would merely move tasks to federal agencies and agencies like the FBI.
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New York Times Service
Washington
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Arthur K
Franklin Roosevelt
White House
Henry Kissinger
State
Navy
Seventeenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Justice Department
J. Edgar Hoover
F.B.I
Creation
Eisenhower remembered as loyal and duty driven leader
Henry J. Taylor profiles Dwight D. Eisenhower highlighting his humility, selfless service, and steady leadership. The piece contrasts his wartime stature with political challenges, noting his restraint from self-promotion and steadfast commitment to national interests.
Orange crates live on in memory and DIY kits emerge
Orange crates are largely forgotten in modern packaging yet remembered fondly. Some firms now sell do it yourself orange crate kits with stickers of companies that once used the real crates. Wooden crates offer storage and play value, especially oversized piano crates sparking imagination.
Johnston Blanks Wed in Braddock Street Church
MISS ELIZABETH ANN JOHNSTON and William Spencer Blanks were married at Braddock St. Methodist Church by Rev. Jacob W. Mast. The couple hail from Nathalie and were joined in a ceremony described in local society notes.
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Elizabeth Ann Johnston
Samuel N. Johnston
William Spencer Blanks
John T. Blanks
Nathalie
Braddock St. Methodist Church
Jacob W. Mast
Daily Meditation on Humility and Hope
A reflective meditation encourages humility and gratitude, noting that everyday people sustain the world and that discouragement can be countered by recognizing many blessings. It urges tolerance of others and trust in God’s benevolence to balance life’s tragedies with positives.
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Kipling
General Eisenhower
President Eisenhower
Senate
Javits
New York
United States
Paul Revere
Joel Chandler Harris
Kentucky
Harold Ickes
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Herbert Hoover
President
David Zysman
Poland
China
Rotary Club
God
Russians Are Coming: Naval Chess in the Indian Ocean
In a widening gunboat diplomacy, the Soviet Union expands its naval influence from Mauritius to Ceylon as Britain and the United States bolster positions from Masirah to Diego Garcia. Analysts warn Moscow uses indirect strategy to pressure sea lines vital to Europe, Japan, and Africa.
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Port Louis
Mauritius
Indian Ocean
South Africa
Australia
Persian Gulf
Malacca Straits
Moscow
Suez
Singapore
New Zealand
Simonstown
P.W. Botha
Africa
Adm
Sergei Gorshkov
Prowdiy
Antarctic
Ziegfried Bryer
Red Fleet
Soviet Union
Suez Canal
Black Sea
Egypt
Red Sea
Russia
Hodeida
Horn of Africa
Britain
Aden
Indian—Ocean
Europe
Japan
Winchester Evening Star masthead notice
The Winchester Star confirms its address at 2N Kent Street Winchester Virginia and lists contact lines for news and advertising services. This notice reiterates historic establishment and local publication details for reader reference.
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Winchester Evening Star
Kent St
Winchester
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