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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1971
Page
4
The Easter narrative, central to Christendom, is described as timeless and powerful across ages. It blends city and majesty with despair and hope, showing courage, faith, and the triumph over self. The text argues translations renew vitality while preserving the core passion story.
On the first day of the week at dawn the women arrive at the tomb with spices. The stone is rolled away and Jesus is not there. Two men announce his rising, recalling his prophecy, and women report this to the apostles though they are met with disbelief. Peter investigates the tomb and finds only grave clothes.
The state expands the millionaire sweepstakes after strong early results on March 17. Winners receive 1 million dollars in staged prizes but cash is paid as 50 000 per year for 20 years after taxes. Meanwhile the U.S. Senate debates female pages with no action yet.
The 61 year old Winchester Elks select GEoRGE W. BRANNER as 59th ruler in a ceremony. Dr. Forrest Racey of Shenandoah College spoke at the Employer Employee Banquet of the Vocation Office. 850 dogwood trees were delivered for Civic Improvement Council orders. Betty Grim and James Taylor won Pepsi Cola Scholarship Certificates of Merit. Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lee Snyder to Captain Harry Lewis Lovett on April 7 at the bride’s home.
The meditation recalls Jesus reception by followers who grieved his death as a mistaken savior. They recall his claims, cross, and burial, while pondering a strange light on the horizon and telling Peter and the others of what they witnessed.
The piece argues Nixon has chosen a bold path to withdraw from Vietnam while risking credibility and a possible political Dunkirk. It reflects on his resolve, fatalism, and the unlikely prospect of him stepping down if reelection hinges on a hard pullout.
Jan Robinson, 21, Brooklyn native and Princeton freshman in 1969, writes in Redbook about being black and female at an elite university. Her epilogue stresses that success comes from self effort, not the school, and that opportunity depends on attitude and personal striving.
Henry J. Taylor contrasts Michelangelo’s Easter faith with a Moscow wall plaque quoting Lenin that “Religion is the opium of the masses.” He argues killing religion is fundamental to Communist doctrine and notes Lent’s spring festival leading to Easter.
ACU report by Yale Brozen and Roman Weil argues vouchers can break public school monopoly by letting parents shop for schools. The study cites support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce task force and bills in California Indiana and Kansas while noting Virginia and Missouri debates and recent desegregation context. The piece frames vouchers as boosting competition and cost discipline in education.
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