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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
4
Congress approved a 3.4 billion budget for NASA amid discussions of a two year deficit and broader worries about poverty. Proponents argue that pursuing space exploration preserves humanity and offers meaning beyond basic survival, stressing that escape from poverty should not end exploration of beauty and knowledge.
Abatement advocates clash with claims campaigns have hit a limit on reducing aircraft noise. Jets have quieted, but critics challenge safety and efficiency. The piece notes a shift to phased and flexible vacations as employers and workers adapt, with installment vacation here to stay.
President Nixon outlined two million defense jobs lost with Vietnam curtailment and said unemployment would be 4.3 percent otherwise. He opposed wage and price controls, criticized steel settlement as harmful, and warned American exports face tougher foreign competition due to lower foreign wages.
Washington reports Sen. Henry Jackson of Washington and Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas gaining influence to block a leftward 1972 Democratic convention. Financiers and old Truman Kennedy Johnson backers back Jackson, while Mills gains financial attention for preconvention support. The piece links economic strains, inflation, and upcoming policy talks to the nominating battle and Nixon era tensions.
In Washington report Arabs close to Egypt's Sadat tell U S officials they despise Soviet influence and want Moscow out after the Israeli Arab war ends, though no quick Russian exit is planned due to Egypt's reliance on Moscow aid. Secretary Rogers and Joseph Sisco see growing Soviet unpopularity as leverage while Egypt remains tied to the USSR.
The Star Files reports Crown Cork and Seal Co employes began voting on union representation with Robert Gritta of the National Labor Relations Board overseeing the election. In Winchester Virginia the Winchester-Frederick Historical Society hosted Dr North Callahan on Gen Daniel Morgan. The Winchester Rotary Club honors Blood Drive donors in the Gallon Club. July building permits in Winchester totaled 127 627.60 dollars. First voters at Rouss precinct were Mr and Mrs Daniel Leatherman. other firsts included Miss Hilda Miller Miss Maude Brown and Wilbur B Kern. State police joined a man hunt near Catlett Virginia for unidentified white men suspected in Sgt John Holcombe Woodson's death.
Earl L. Douglas argues the campus is a broad field of battle where students face unprecedented temptations. He urges parents to see college life as a grim test of faith, decency, and moral purpose, noting victory requires struggle and steadfastness.
James J. Kilpatrick argues Secretary Rogers’ plan to seat the People's Republic of China at the UN while not expelling the Republic of China is a flawed realism. He criticizes the UN for its double standards on Rhodesia and other cases, deeming the organization ineffective and hypocritical. He concludes the policy changes will not alter Taiwan’s peace or global dynamics.
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