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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1968
Page
4
The notice from the Virginia National Report shows subscription options with a monthly rate of 1.10 dollars and an annual rate of 13.00 dollars. It lists Bottinelli and Gallagher Inc as the address contact at 12 East 41st Street, New York.
A reflective essay contrasts Soviet openness with American space ambitions and cites an FBI study showing high recidivism. It critiques rehabilitation programs, highlights the limited effect of halfway houses, and laments rising crime despite prosperity. An anecdote about a Pittsburgh woman who sent money for cross border alcohol violations ends with a call for anonymous reparations.
A U.S. State Department official delivered a 40 minute lecture omitting the United Nations amid rising Washington disenchantment with the world body. President Truman era lip service fades as George Ball resigns. U Thant voices gloom over UN prospects and global cooperation. The piece notes U.S. restraint on UN intervention and Thant's critique over bombing North Vietnam.
The piece argues for U.S. backing of a peaceful Southeast Asian settlement and rejects Red China’s admission to the UN. It praises past UN actions in Korea, the Congo, the Middle East, and Cuba, notes progress in Cyprus and the nonproliferation treaty, and urges President Johnson to empower a strong ambassador with bold proposals during the 23rd General Assembly session. James P. Brown, Times editorial board member, signs.
Gallup polls show Nixon leading in the East 43 percent Midwest 50 percent Far West 49 percent. Wallace leads the South with 38 percent Nixon 31 Humphrey 24. Implication: Democratic disunity risks three-way split but Republicans show unusual unity for 1968.
The Star reports that all apples below U S Grade No 1 must go to canneries. The Rev C Worthington Lowe was detained overnight at police headquarters on a charge of unlawfully obtaining seven cows valued at 1302 dollars. A SAVE Babies Campaign is underway with experts to teach mothers how to protect infants from preventable diseases. An ad requests 10 to 15 girls over 15 for orchard work reporting to the Land Army office.
The meditation discusses true repentance as a Greek-rooted change of mind. It argues penitent people abandon wrongdoing, avoid justifying sins, and view immorality with aversion. It cites Peter’s denial, later courage, and notes rescued bad people can reform and contribute to society.
HAL BOYLE surveys curious notes from old Europe and beyond. Coffee sparked fears of infertility in 16th century Constantinople, while Tokyo showcased a $14,000 dream bed. The Antarctic tops deserts in size, and cold baths plus exercise aid heart health in rat trials.
Paget's disease of the bones also called osteitis deformans has unknown cause and often affects those over 40. Early leg signs are painful bowing of the tibias while skull involvement can make hats too small and spine involvement can cause forward curvature.
A magazine style quiz outlines scoring by daily correct answers from 9 to 10 for Memory Genius down to 4 for Good. It then lists ten sample true false or multiple choice questions covering topics from football to geography and history.
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