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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1965
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star outlines subscription rates for Virginia and nearby states and lists staff including News Editor Eugene Miller and Executive Editor Jack Davis. Publication date appears as Monday May 17 1965 with circulation details and contact numbers.
President Johnson moves beyond a single stage $1.75 billion cut to a sweeping excise tax program over years. The plan would end most taxes except three on highway fuel alcohol and tobacco with cosmetics jewelry furs luggage to be repealed this year. States could seize the revenues if federal taxes are dropped.
The article notes Lyndon Johnson grumbled about daily life at the White House with tourists disrupting his mornings and lawmakers. It discusses possible Texas based work and the idea of a seasonal or partial relocation while stressing the president’s duty to communicate for national security and governance.
Rome stages a yellow tag contest where a woman driver leads a safety drive as twenty thousand entrants compete to name the safest driver. Police and auto club officials rate entrants whenever a yellow tag car appears on city streets. The idea, if adopted in the United States, could raise positive traffic safety efforts and inspire broader gender participation.
The Star Files reports an unprecedented Meuse battle with thousands of aircraft and tanks clashing along the front from Namur to Sedan as high command withholds details. President Roosevelt asks Congress for 1.182 billion dollars to meet any offense and urges swift defense program expansion. Over 50,000 planes are urged for national defense. The Misses Anne Kerr Russell and Eleanor Scully spent the day in Washington.
A Dunkirk dispatch reports eight British aviators climbed above the clouds and attacked two German Zeppelins. One airship was punctured and badly damaged, with early reports suggesting it may have been lost. Hunter B Grim leads contractor work on the Professional Building on West Water Street under architect Stuart H Edmonds. Mr and Mrs Melvin Green hosted a dinner dance at Green Orchard in Apple Ridge.
In this meditation the author notes that human knowledge is small compared with the universe yet urges using our limited powers faithfully. Destiny provides life’s factors, but responsibility lies in how we use them, with confidence that a good God governs the universe.
Frederick County schools switch from Richmond Channel 3 to WETA Channel 26 Washington for 1965 66. Programs cover language arts art music performing arts science social studies and in service to teachers across elementary middle and high school levels.
Washington analysis argues Ted and Robert Kennedy have shifted to a hard left stance on civil rights, clashing with President Kennedy's measured approach and aligning with extremist groups. It notes clashes with Katzenbach and Marshall, questions their current opposition to poll tax rulings, and predicts a bid to lead the Democratic left against Humphrey.
Henry J. Taylor argues de Gaulle’s actions mirror Napoleon’s mix of genius and error. He compares strategic misreads from 1797 to modern France, noting times of great achievement followed by blunders that undermine leadership. The piece questions whether de Gaulle’s aims justify the risks and outcomes.
A Rochester group of physicians warns that children ages 5 to 14 are most likely to break safety rules while enjoying summer activities. Parents should model safe behavior and prevent hazards from fireworks to lawn mowers. Key guidance covers garden chemicals, fire starters, proper mower use, bike and pedestrian vigilance, booster vaccines, first aid, and seeking help for serious injuries.
The excerpt links the biblical line Death is swallowed up in victory to a suggestion that fearing death is unwarranted. It cites I Cor 15 54 and a quote from Charles Frohman praising death as the trip of life’s most beautiful adventure reflecting theatrical optimism.
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