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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1969

Page

4

Handicap workers prove value beyond physical limits in industry

The passage argues that physical impairment does not diminish mental capacity or work quality. It cites higher or equal productivity among disabled workers in some cases and stresses the aim of placement programs to utilize capable individuals, while dispelling misperceptions and reducing economic waste by hiring qualified handicapped employees.

Draft reform and fast trains position policy for action

President Nixon urges Congress to pass draft reform by year end, threatening an executive order to cut service years and shift to a one year liability. He argues reform is needed to reduce inequities and meet troop needs. The piece also highlights rail optimism with Metroliner success and new Philadelphia to southern New Jersey service expanding due to demand.

Congress Nixon Penn Central Metroliner New York Washington Philadelphia New Jersey

Sub Tugs Next Could Transform Sea Freight

California firm plans inflatable rubber barges to be pulled by a converted Swedish submarine. Financed by Canadian and international oil companies, the venture aims to start next summer in northern oil fields.

Far North

Contractors Win State Police Winchester Office Project

The Metropolitan Contracting Corp of Richmond awarded two contracts for an area office building for the Virginia State Police in Winchester. Mrs. Henry A. Lowry and Mrs. Fulton L. Evans depart to attend the fall board meeting of the Virginia Federation of BPW Clubs in Natural Bridge. Henry M. Brumback will lead the 1959 Christmas Seal Sale to fund tuberculosis projects. Robert Lowery to join city police October 1, after leaving Novick Transfer Co. An original bond poster by Dorothy Hawthorne appears on the back cover of the Minute Men. Benton Snider served as judge at Sewickley Field Trial Club trials near Pittsburgh.

Virginia State Police Winchester Metropolitan Contracting Corp Richmond Henry A. Lowry Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club Fulton L. Evans Virginia Federation of Bpw Clubs Natural Bridge Henry M.brumback Frederick County Bond Dorothy Hawthorne Allen T. Hawthorne Minute Men Treasury Department

Belief in a Creator Shapes Daily Meditation

The article argues that a closed mind offends God and that Christians must agree on the creation of the universe by a Creator. It asserts nature’s beauty implies a designing hand and that God remains present in creation today, making contact reasonable and necessary.

God

Worldquake era place names list from historical catalog

A dense OCR snippet lists many place names and dates across regions such as Puget Sound Helena Manhattan area Hebgen Lake Kosmo Elsinore San Francisco Hayward Ed Owens Valley Kern County Santa Barbara Long Beach San Juan Capistrano New Madrid Charleston Anna Giles County New York City East of Cape Ann Massena Anchorage Yakutat Bay Lituya Bay Kona and related years up to 1964.

Puget Sound Helena Manhattan Area Hebgen Lake Elsinore San Francisco Hayward Owens Valley Kern County Santa Barbara Long Beach San Juan Capistrano Imperial Valley Great Bend Area New Madrid Charleston Anna Giles County New York City Cape Ann Massena

Earthquake Prediction Effort Tracks Underworld Rock Tension

In Salt Lake City scientists from the University of Utah and Colorado School of Mines report measuring underground rock tension buildup near the Wasatch fault. They note rapid tension increases days before tremors and discuss possible links to tidal forces, while acknowledging data needs for reliable prediction.

Salt Lake City Utah Salt Lake Valley Kenneth Cook University of Utah Maurice W. Major Colorado School of Mines Major Mormon Church Wasatch Mountains Cook Wasatch Africa

Every Girls Dream By HAL BOYLE

New York AP column explores why girls and many men dream of marrying a millionaire, noting that reality clashes with fantasy. It jokes that rich men are usually married and focused on money, while a poor husband may become a purse string prisoner in a rich wife’s world.

Hal Boyle New York Prince Charming Sam

Letter to the Star praises Russ Potts defense and calls out abuse

Joe Pasquali of Clearbrook Virginia writes in support of Russ Potts and criticizes obscene calls to sports figures. He says most fans are fair, urges honest criticism without abuse, and commends the local athletes and sports reporters for their work.

Davis the Star Russ Potts Russ

Questionable Sauna Benefits Questioned by Dr Brandstadt

Dr Brandstadt says saunas show no proven health benefits for adults and may threaten safety. Weight loss is water loss only, and risk of heat illness exists with prolonged use. Temporary sinus relief may occur, but the underlying cause remains.

Food and Drug Administration

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