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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1967

Page

4

TELEPHONES Business-667-3200 City Carrier Ad

Classified notice offers phone service rates with a one month and one year option priced at 11.00 and 6.00 respectively. Additional fee 5 1.10 appears as a catalog line item.

Obsolescence in War and the Role of Aged Machines

The piece argues age does not equal obsolescence in war, noting F111 and carrier aircraft cost escalations, and that veterans like Vietnam era Skyraiders and World War II fighters remain useful due to shortages of modern equipment. It concludes obsolescence is a state of mind, driven by usefulness rather than age.

Defense Department Air Force Navy Vietnam Viet New Jersey Philadelphia Navy Yard U.S Korea Frank Church Idaho North Vietnam South Vietnam Sen

Queen Elizabeth Reaches Out to Windsors for London Ceremony

The Queen invites the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to a London ceremony on June 7 marking the unveiling of a plaque for Queen Mary. The move ends a 30 year royal freeze and signals a thaw in the Windsors’ relationship with the royal family after their abdication dispute.

Britain Elizabeth II Duke and Duchess of Windsor London Windsors Mary

Winchester historical attraction project announced

The Junior Board of Trade announced a permanent long range effort named Historical Winchester to develop and promote Winchester's historical attraction to national tourists. The plan was adopted by the entire membership as a key resource project for the city.

Winchester Junior Board of Trade

Prisoner Escapes as Storm Dims Lights at Local Jail

A prisoner fled the county jail during a blackout caused by a storm. Meanwhile reports say Italian forces massed about 3000 troops for a major offensive along a 35 mile front from Talvina to the Adriatic, signaling a decisive battle ahead.

Talvina Adriatic Sea

Daily Meditation on Despondency and Happiness

The piece argues happiness depends on mindset, not external burdens. It notes many despondent people lack clear causes and suggests physical issues or pessimistic thinking fuel gloom. Abraham Lincoln’s view is cited that happiness rests on personal choice, while grief and sorrow remain real but should be treated with sympathy.

Abraham Lincoln

Russia Stirs Up New Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions

Washington notes a Soviet push in the Middle East with arms to Syria and Egypt. President Johnson seeks Soviet initiative to prevent conflict between Egypt and Israel. Beijing ally China harasses Hong Kong to probe Western resolve. Harassment could pressure Europe via Middle East oil flows.

Washington Soviet Union United States Asia Europe Russia United Nations Middle East Moscow Syria Egypt Johnson

Uninspiring 1968 Campaign Outlook Per Polls

James Marlow reports Gallup polls show Nixon favored over Romney among Republicans and independents for 1968, with Goldwater and Reagan also in play. The piece argues the race will be personality driven, with few strong issues beyond Vietnam, and the campaign likely to be unexciting. Johnson is not seen as a fireball either.

Washington Johnson White House Gallup Richard M. Nixon Michigan George Romney Romney Nixon Barry Goldwater John F. Kennedy Kennedy California Edmund G. Brown Ronald Reagan New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Gov Reagan Goldwater United States U.S Mediterranean America Vietnam Moscow United Nations

United States urged to mobilize world opinion over rising Cold War tensions

The piece argues that Communist imperialism challenges Western self-determination as the United States faces Vietnam and potential enlarging conflicts. It contends UN intervention and multinational peacekeeping in the Middle East and other regions are the only path to avert broader regional wars and nuclear risks.

Soviet Union Red China France North Africa Indo-China United States Vietnam Western Pacific Philippines Australia New Zealand India Thailand Laos Korea Formosa Japan United Nations Middle East Free Nations

Skin Cancer Treatments Compared By Expert Guidance

A reader asks about surgical removal and radiotherapy proven effective for skin cancer. Alternatives include topical drugs such as fluorouracil methotrexate and TBIB with good outcomes when used early. The note also covers prognosis and laser therapy for multiple myeloma and shin splints prevention and Milpath use.

Eleven Hour Conversion Marks Senate Doves Vietnam Debate

William S. White analyzes a belated dove manifesto amid a heated Senate Vietnam debate. He notes half a dozen members facing re election joined the shift, argues the public supports stance against surrender, and cites Pastore debunking a dissenting freedom of speech claim.

Questions for Wayne Brandstadt M D Dear Readers

Readers are invited to send questions and comments to Wayne G Brandst stadt M D via this paper. The doctor cannot answer individual letters but will address questions of general interest in future columns.

Wayne G. Brandstadt M.D Dr. Brandstadt

World Almanac: total Earth's water volume explained

The World Almanac data estimate the planet’s water across oceans, ice, lakes, rivers, soil, rocks and atmosphere at about 326 cubic miles. One cubic mile equals roughly one trillion gallons, with the global water supply equaling about 0.53 gallons per barrel of 55 gallons.

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