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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1975
Page
4
A selection of opinion pieces from the Winchester Evening Star dated April 17, 1975. Commentary covers local affairs, policy debates, and community concerns through editorial viewpoints typical of the era.
A May began rebate program ranging from 28 to 200 fronts mixed feelings among Americans. While some see temporary relief for bills and mortgages, critics warn of longer term inflation and higher deficits. Polls show savings limited with spending and debt concerns.
Psychologists and adoption officials debate whether U.S. adoption of South Vietnamese orphans stems from compassion or collective guilt over the Vietnam War. Experts point to a strong emotional motive and note many American children also need homes, raising questions about priorities and fairness.
Frank Van Der Linden notes Ford seeks immediate power to deploy U S forces to evacuate Americans and Vietnamese civilians if Saigon falls. Rockefeller and Scott urge swift action under revised War Powers. Kissinger warns up to 200000 South Vietnamese allied with U S may face death. troop numbers vary.
Taxpayers will receive May rebates totaling 8.1 billion, yet inflation since 1962 has raised personal and corporate taxes by about 7.1 billion annually. Milton Friedman calls hidden tax increases due to inflation taxation without representation while Congress posts higher revenues despite rebate measures.
Readers critique Winchester water pipe work on Merriman's Lane with claims of secrecy and waste while praising city managers for repairs. A separate letter argues inflation raises taxes, explains bracket creep, and notes a Ford tax cut as partial relief amid ongoing costs.
The yard at Fort Loudoun Seminary in Winchester marks a school for girls led by Katherine Glass Green from 1905 to 1925 and later served as a private elementary school until 1933. Now Ft. Loudoun apartments the site recalls Washington era fort work and Washington’s well remains in private use.
Special to the Star reports Frederick County residents face tax deadlines as 1974 earnings boosted tax payments. National receipts dip slightly to about $203 billion, with Frederick County contributing an estimated 27.1 million dollars this year.
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