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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1970

Page

4

Tax Reform 1969 Changes Spark Taxpayer Prep

Editorial urges taxpayers to study the 1969 tax reform provisions ahead of deadlines. It notes new shelters and expiring exemptions, with changes slated for 1971. comments on the drift theory sparked by a Sahara polar discovery and a Greenland-like flip in polar regions.

Earth Sahara Algeria Africa South America Gulf of Mexico West Indies Atlantic British Isles Caribbean Irish

Earth Day Surprises and Earth’s Shifting Continent Tales

Henry J. Taylor notes Earth Day sparks awe and irony as geologists show continents drift, oceans push shores, and gravity causes slight land tides. He cites Glomar Challenger findings, undersea ridges, and gravimeter data from Columbia University indicating the U S rises about 12 inches twice daily.

North America Europe Asia Africa South America Australia Antarctica Navy Bureau of Oceanographic Research Glomar Challenger Earth Seven Seas Columbia University United States

Community Letter Fights Plaza Theatre Trash Stunt

A reader laments pollution and trash on a theatre marquee during Apple Blossom Festival preparations. They commend a sheriff for action and urge city and county leaders to investigate pollution in Abrams Creek and Shenandoah College ponds, calling for cleanup and ecological concern.

Plaza Theatre Red Shenandoah College

Three Fungi Or Molds Cause Ringworm

A medical Q and A column explains ringworm is caused by three fungi: trichophyton, microsporum and epidermophyton. They thrive where skin is moist and spread between people. half-strength Whitfield ointment and other fungicides may help. recurrences are common.

Question of Credibility in Laos War Transparency

The piece argues secret U S involvement in Laos since 1966 risks constitutional issues and public trust. It notes 400 American lives lost or captured and cites censored Foreign Relations testimony. Calls for full public disclosure of the Laotian operation.

United States Laos Foreign Relations Committee U.S

Clarke County honors and festival blossoms noted

John F. Milleson Jr. is named Outstanding Clarke Jaycee of the Year at the annual dinner. Next week's Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is expected to bloom with blossoms before the Fete. Mrs. Frederick Sturm becomes president of the Woman's Club of Clarke County. A German broadcast reports 16 armies including four tank armies hammering Berlin. Pfc. Jackson Wisecarver, a 45th Thunderbird Division veteran, shows a Purple Heart with five Oak Leaf Clusters for six wounds.

John F. Milleson, JR Clarke Jaycee Frederick Sturm Woman’s Club of Clarke County Berlin 45Th ‘Thunderbird Pfc Jackson

Hurricanes and Termites in Daily Meditation

The article equates moral decay to natural disasters, comparing character erosion to hurricanes and termites. It argues that wrong habits like envy hate and covetousness erode integrity gradually, with alcohol abuse leading to widespread ruin and a hollow life.

Causes of Americas Disorders Are Varied and Growing

Washington reports nationwide disorder tied to campus unrest and high school vandalism. Experts note rising school damage in New York City and a youth sense of aimlessness, with drugs and alcohol as contributing factors and calls for reforms to improve education and job opportunities.

Washington Daily News America New York City Europe Asia

Ohio Senator claims ice chewing aids weight loss

Stephen Young asserts an ideal diet drink and that chewing ice can burn calories. The Georgia viewpoint questions the claim noting that mouth work would not reduce weight and jokes about potential effect on politicians’ physiques.

Atlanta Stephen Young Ohio Sen. Young Georgia

Candidate critiques editors over tea habits in Alabama Journal

The opposition candidate blasts big newspaper editors claiming they chase country club tea politics while the public wants different messaging. He suggests editors misunderstand average voters and mocks their supposed refined habits.

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