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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1970
Page
4
Amid inflation and slower growth the federal government closed last year with a deficit of 2.91 billion. Earlier forecasts varied from surpluses to deficits, reflecting uncertain budgeting. Projections for the coming year range from a few to tens of billions, with officials cautioning optimism versus reality.
Joseph Walker a former GI sought to free American POWs by a solo incursion into North Vietnam. After failed attempts in Pittsburgh and Saigon he traveled through Cambodia planning a northward push into Laos and toward Hanoi. He fought a Viet Cong position with grenades but was captured by American forces.
A 93 year old Pennsylvania country store proprietor quit and sold the contents at auction. Items drew fantastic prices as antiques, from horse gear to whalebone corsets and a cracker barrel. The piece reflects on lost rural merchandise emporiums and the idea of a gold mine for those who had kept such prizes.
Dr Walter S Hough chief entomologist at Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory will be honored at Senator Harry F Byrd s annual orchard picnic on August 27. The item notes a ceremonial recognition tied to the fruit research field and a civic event.
A meditation discusses how Peter Grimm’s spirit can momentarily return to a troubled home. Only the pure in heart and humble souls sense his presence while quarrelsome, sensual, or hateful people remain unaware. The piece links this to religious attunement and Jesus’ blessing for the pure in heart.
Beirut based AP reports the new Conservative government backs consulting Gulf states on stability rather than immediate withdrawal of 6000 British troops by end-1971. Iranians Saudis and Iraqis oppose continued presence fearing colonial dominance and fear Baathist expansion amid Muscat Oman unrest.
HAL Boyle notes that old love letters hold more value than coins, as people prefer memories and silliness over material wealth. He jokes about fashion, dental floss, merry go rounds, fates of fur, and parenting quirks while surveying human foibles and social habits.
The United States Senate met for eight seconds on the Thursday before ad journment for Independence Day. The brief session marks the fastest early start on a long holiday weekend, as noted by the Arkansas Gazette.
The article argues Kennedy did not want Johnson as Senate leader but chose him for the 1960 ticket to secure victory. It cites Garner’s stenographic record and press accounts noting Kennedy needed Johnson to win the South and carry the ticket against Nixon, despite misgivings from Bobby and others.
Wayne G Brandstadt M D explains differences between spring water and tap water. Both can be healthful if free of contamination. tap water is routinely treated with chlorine and fluorine, while spring water quality varies. Regular coffee tea and other drinks contribute to daily fluid intake, but excess caffeine or sugar can cause issues.
A quiz feature asks 10 questions on topics from geography and history with multiple choice style prompts. It prompts readers to turn to page 2 for the correct answers and grades performance from 9 to 4 correct answers across a 10 day period.
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