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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star reports a readership greater than 55 000 daily excluding Sundays with local editors and managers listed. Advertising and circulation details appear alongside newsroom contacts and address lines for subscribers.
Congress faces scrutiny over overseas trips with 41 percent of lawmakers traveling abroad at taxpayer expense. Rep. John J. Duncan proposes denying funds to defeated or retired members. Separately, GAO flags defects in the Sheridan tank, alleging deliberate concealment and rushed production to dodge political and budgetary pressure. Lt. Gen. William B. Bunker is named in a confidential Army letter urging faulty production.
The article notes nations suffer amid a money crisis as reserves flood Germany. Britain reportedly loses 500 million, Denmark seeks emergency aid from Germany, and speculators may lose 370 million. Authorities condemn the greed driven rush to profit at others’ expense.
The marriage of Mr John William Hockman and Mrs Dorothy Hill Houston occurred Saturday evening in the home of his sister on Greystone Terrace. A large crowd attended the ceremony and reception in the city.
Earl L. Douglas argues that thanksgiving is the essential first step in prayer and spiritual growth. He notes reverence before the heart altar, cites moral guidance from Robert E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln, and warns against demanding prayers while praising praise and gratitude as the path to peace.
The United States signals possible renewed bombing and a possible Haiphong blockade as White House officials and Defense Secretary Laird weigh options. President Nixon, Secretary Rogers, and allied spokesmen stress commitment to South Vietnam and a negotiated peace, with pressure to end the war.
A humorous New York AP piece notes spring fashion in Manhattan with miniskirts and nylon hose drawing crowd attention on Fifth Avenue. The author observes bemusement from older readers while younger shoppers and stewards react to evolving styles and the return of warmer weather.
A short witty column loaded with quips about lasting quality and a humorous nod to a classic fairy tale. The piece toys with the idea of long lasting items and jokes about modern storytelling origins.
James Reston profiles Edward M. Kennedy shaping as the leading left figure against Nixon. Kennedy attacks defense and space budgets, Vietnam policy, and domestic issues while expanding influence over the Democratic opposition, challenging Muskie and reshaping the party’s direction.
Reader questions cover dermatitis types such as contact eczema and dermatitis herpetiformis, stressing diagnosis by type and cause before treatment. Gluten sensitivity linked to dermatitis herpetiformis. avoidance and gluten-free diet help. For dermatitis venenata, identify and avoid offending substances. overuse of treatment can worsen. A mental health note advises seeking specialist care and clergy support for end-of-life discussions.
A brief reading prompts readers to answer ten IQ related questions over ten days with scoring categories from Memory Expert to Good. It lists ten sample questions covering warfare female terms, polyandry, a national park, census year, Napoleon, bells on toes, Aryan term, geisha country, singular of dice, and painting done on a wall.
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