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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1972
Page
3
Researchers at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro found that loud jet noise accelerates germination in wet turnip seeds by about ten percent and doubles the germination rate compared with quiet conditions. Dry seeds showed no effect. The study suggests noise may disrupt seed coats or cell interiors to enhance water and oxygen uptake.
Industrial relations show signs of better labor management cooperation as competition drives productivity. Railroad unions plan a gradual foreman abolition by attrition while steel firms and unions hold regular talks. Construction and others seek to cut restrictions and wasteful practices amid competitive pressures.
James J. Kilpatrick reflects on vacation days between conventions in Scrabble Virginia. He finds pleasure in his wife’s gardening and organic farming, noting a shared harvest and humorous takes on compost and soil enrichment.
Washington reports a new Democratic bid to tap funds through the National Committee for the Reelection of a Democratic Congress. Hollings warns the plan could shield incumbents, while Strauss and McCullough join as co‑chairs. McGovern faces a $30 million shortfall and party strategists weigh risks to November outcomes.
State Comptroller Sidney C. Day Jr. said the Virginia general fund for the year ending June 30 surpassed estimates by about 4.75 million dollars. Rev. Robert Alan Hargreaves named assistant rector at Christ Episcopal Church. Donald L. Baughman elected president of Winchester Frederick County Young Republican Club. Senate inquiry centers on a 40 million dollar wartime airplane contract involving Howard Hughes. Weather turned cooler with 57 degrees after a 92 degree day. Hunter Maddox announced two tennis courts at Reuss recreation park are ready for use.
The meditation explains Jesus warnings against anxiety and its destruction of peace. It cites Matthew's teaching that God cares for creatures and will care for you, urging believers to avoid worry about money and tomorrow.
President Nixon predicts a Democratic class warfare campaign aimed at rallying the have nots against the haves. Aides note McGovern will press charges over rising food prices unemployment welfare and the tax burden as Stein and Rumsfeld defend current policy and wage price controls.
HAL BOYLE notes thrift habits mark aging as string and bag saving grows. He argues a healthier routine includes coffee and pastry replaced by hard boiled egg. He contrasts poverty, wealth and middle class manners, urging restraint and focus on plain living.
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