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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star is a long established daily newspaper serving Winchester Virginia with a large readership. The item lists staff roles and contact numbers for News Advertising and management along with subscription rates and postal details.
The piece argues that US transit riding lags despite population growth, urging mass railroad systems as key to urban mobility. It cites Metroliner delays, costs, and criticizes policy focus on air and highways over rail, with Penn Central's Robert Minor pressing Congress for a workable plan.
An essay argues there is no true American cuisine but acknowledges a hypothetical potential if cream or mushroom soup had not been invented. It condemns using mushroom soup as sauce, claims it dulls creativity, and suggests its misuse harms vegetables and meats alike, warning of legislative action.
A reader critiques the Frederick County Board of Supervisors for night meetings, transparency, and representation. The writer urges public turnout, cites past meetings, and calls for stricter oversight and accountability. A follow up letter questions dog license fee reporting and library book censorship concerns.
Henry J. Taylor argues universities should reject democratic hyperbole and define clear governance. He cites Virginia's Blue Ridge retreat as a model for faculty and student leaders to discuss issues openly while stressing disciplined, professional education over mass participation or chaos.
Public Health Service notes little Asian influenza expected this fall with possible Type B cases. Vaccination advised for diabetics and those with chronic diseases. routine vaccination not for healthy adults or children.
A self paced IQ test outline asks 10 daily questions with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. It lists ten sample questions on geography history language and law. Answers reference Seas of Tranquility and first names of presidents.
The Star Files notes local apple growers in the Winchester area are nearly fully cooperating with the government set aside order. Deputy administrator James DuShane reports strong compliance and mentions a Clarke County resident reporting a tree bearing blossoms and apples. Miss Jayne Myers wed Cpl. George Craig Jr. at Christ Episcopal Church this evening.
In 1929 U S church members gave about ten cents a week to religion, a meager tip for plenty. Stewardship is applying Christian principles to ownership, acknowledging divine ownership. Generous giving brings joy and grows God’s vineyard, as churches should ask for much, for with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.
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