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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1971
Page
4
Treasury statistics show 37.4 percent of those under five thousand dollars pay no federal income tax while 4.66 percent of people with adjusted gross income over a million do so. Of 1,203 millionaires in 1969, 56 paid no taxes legally. Correcting tax structures to require everyone except the very poor to pay some tax should top congressional priorities.
The International Association of Police Chiefs notes the U S bombings list has surpassed 800 incidents since July, with some attacks succeeding and others failing. Notable cases include the University of Wisconsin Army Mathematics Research Center bombing with one fatality and 7 million in damage and the Capitol bombing.
Jack Davis previews Doug O Connell 17 part Frederick County series on what happens now after annexation by Winchester. O Connell, former Winchester Evening Star editor, explains county tax base loss, planning, water and sewerage, sanitation, and other issues. Readers urged to follow the upcoming coverage starting Monday for 16 days.
The article argues that effective policing in free societies hinges on respecting individual rights and maintaining community ties. It highlights Britain’s courteous police presence, the neighborhood beat, and Scotland Yard’s home beat plan where officers live near their patrol districts to preserve public trust and intelligence.
MISS ALICE MARIE CARPENTER has been named the Honorary Fire Chief of the South End Fire Company for the Firemen's Parade of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival on April 27. Mrs. Charles Harris was elected president of the Sacred Heart Parish Council of Catholic Women for the coming year. The Johnny Long orchestra will provide the music for both the Queen's Ball and the Shenandoah Valley Ball at the Apple Blossom festival, according to R.J. Alford, chairman of the dances. LEWIS H. HYDE, a Winchester native, has returned to this city to become associated with the local staff of the firm of Leach, Calkins and Scott, certified public accountants. J. Curtis Fray has purchased the stock owned by Ralph G. Hengeveld in the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, and will operate this company as sole owner. Certificates of Incorporation have been issued to Glaize Developments and to the Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association through action of the Winchester and Frederick County Corporation Court.
Earl L. Douglas compares a manmade mechanical bee to people who buzz through life. He argues true joy comes from daily living and real pursuits, not indulgence or superficial thrills.
James J. Kilpatrick discusses Smith Kline & French's critical report on the FDA as Abbott Laboratories faces FDA action over contaminated intravenous fluids. The piece contrasts careful corporate critique with the FDA crackdown, underscoring safety obligations and proven contamination risks.
The piece argues the FDA treats drug effectiveness as a scientific certainty, sidelining real-world clinical experience. It cites SK&F president Thomas M. Rauch and notes regulatory rigidity, potential harm to medical progress, and questions about Nixon’s handling of Asia policy and public confidence.
A reflection pairs Psalms 112:5 praising the generous and just man with James Russell Lowell noting that tides in human affairs imply change, not a permanent course. The excerpt juxtaposes faith and literary insight on leadership and fate.
Washington report notes the National Press Club board voted to exclude the press from Friday’s meeting where the issue of admitting women will be decided. A board attendee said closing the vote to media was urged as the topic is an emotional one.
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