Time for HEW to Lead on Alcohol Abuse Challenge
HEW reframes alcoholism as a major national issue alongside dangerous drugs. The piece cites hospitals that still refuse to treat alcoholism and urges action from legislators. It notes the new National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and supports AA as a treatment approach.
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Letters to the Editor on Jesus Christ Superstar debate
A Winchester Frederick County reader defends Jesus Christ Superstar arguing critics are blind and calls for petitions against obscene movies and drugs. The writer urges support for the play as a chance to teach about Christ despite not seeing it.
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Campaign Is Different
Washington notes a unique presidential campaign year with many Democratic aspirants and a party controlling both houses hindering legislation. President Nixon pushes international policy and a domestic welfare bill as Congress stalls, illustrating gridlock when opposite parties hold presidency and majorities.
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Poland Captured But Not Conquered In Red Rule
A period of suppression in Poland under the Moscow backed regime includes outlawing Kosciuszko and the national anthem while MOczar strengthens informers. The tract contrasts Polish history of invasions and mass deaths with current oppression and calls for resistance, noting past tragedies and the need to honor Kosciuszko.
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Americans abandon dining room for kitchen as family meals shift
A recent survey shows Americans favor the kitchen over the dining room for family meals and that guests still lead to the area only about half the time. The article links reduced dinner times to faster modern life and cites family communication as a key issue. It suggests moving meals back to the dining room may improve digestion and family ties.
Capitol Wall Extension Halt Sparks Senate Review
Influential lawmakers fail to push through plans to extend the West Front of the Capitol to add offices and tourist facilities. A 50 to 45 vote blocks final funding as leaders Mansfield and Scott push the drive. The Senate seeks congressional review before proceeding, while seven-member commission tactics backfire.
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Nuclear test warning and political filings reported
The United States and Britain warned the Soviet Union to seek an enforceable nuclear test ban or face resuming the new USS test series. Claude B Smalts Jr Winchester mayor filed Richmond candidacy for the Seventh District Democratic nomination. Frederick County keeps tax rate at 2.80 per 100 valuation. A devastating tornado hit a 100 mile wheat and cattle belt killing about 152 and injuring over 1,000. Woodward Oklahoma was hardest hit. Dr A V Kimmel will speaker at the First Brethren Church dedication on April 13. Richard DeHaven of Winchester named Virginia Driver of the Month for April.
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Okla
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Virginia Highway Users Association
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Daily Meditation on Youth and Responsibility
A columnist argues that most young people are law abiding and morally minded, though a small minority engages in violence. The piece urges listening to youth, addressing drugs and pushers, and aligning society with the idea that youth remain the hope of the world. It calls for fundamental life changes and collective effort.
Ben Franklin Observation on Health Wealth and Work
The Greenville News notes Ben Franklin’s adage that early to bed and early to rise aids health wealth and wisdom but stresses the need for useful work and frugality between waking and sleeping.
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