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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
4
The August 12, 1971 article notes private colleges struggle with deficits and state universities hike tuition and fees. It cites a 30 percent five year rise in major state school charges and twelve state universities operating at a loss in 1969-70, predicting continued pressure without more state or federal funding and tighter administration.
The Savannah, the world's first nuclear powered merchant ship, nears permanent retirement after nine years in service. Despite 450000 miles and only one refueling in 1962, its $3 million annual operating cost and small size failed to earn profits. with no other nuclear merchant ships planned, the vessel heads to mothballs.
The text argues that county consolidation is periodically proposed due to sparse populations and outdated boundaries. It suggests merging neighboring counties to cut taxes, but warns that taxes will not necessarily fall with consolidation.
The article details President Nixon's public rebuke of wage price controls while privately criticizing the OPA. It cites 65,000 full time workers in 1944 plus 325,000 part timers, argues the system created black markets and false price success, and notes reliance on mass production and complex auto parts.Many named entities appear, including OPA and Nixon.
Washington observers weigh Henry M. Jackson and Wilbur Mills as they maneuver for central roles in the 1972 Democratic presidential race. ACU ratings and campaign tactics highlight divisions over Vietnam policy and party appeal amid a shifting liberal posture.
MISS ELINOR GRAYSON daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Grayson of Rt 4 was crowned Miss Round Hill at a ceremony at the Round Hill Fire Hall The aviation committee discusses runway lights at the local airport and 2nd Lt Raymond C Sandy from Stephens City is among 57 pilots earning jet wings at Williams AFB Arizona on August 4 MISS FRANCES ANITA JENKINS wed E Holmes Newcombe at Market Street Methodist Church Handley Library adopts photographic preservation method Anna Belle Snyder arrives from Washington to visit her parents Ellwood Snyder
Earl L. Douglas explains repentance as a Greek-origin term meaning to have another mind. He cautions that mere sorrow or fear of consequences is not true repentance and urges active transformation rather than perpetual regret.
Washington columnist William S. White argues George Wallace’s pledge to run in 1972 reshapes Nixon era strategy. Wallace’s challenge targets unemployment and economic populism, threatening California Texas and the South. The piece notes Wallace’s potential to draw tens of millions from lower economic classes and questions Nixon and Democrats handling of school integration and inflation.
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AP columnist Hal Boyle offers yearly life tips in a humorous tone. He endorses laughing at work, reading multiple newspapers and books, choosing a compatible spouse, balancing sport and work, moderating alcohol, networking with talented people, and avoiding gullible merit from columnists. He concludes by noting take advice with a grain of salt, especially from a once-a-year pulpit pundit.
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