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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
4
Editorial notes measles cases surge in 1971 with 67 000 cases in first 27 weeks, despite vaccines still effective. CDC launches a new drive, distributing three million free doses of rubeola and rubella vaccines to states and local authorities to curb the resurgence.
Geologists note the 1971 series of earthquakes, mainly in sparsely populated areas, echoes the 1906 era and raises concerns about a possible oncoming bad cycle. Most shocks erupt offshore or in uninhabited regions, keeping human risk lower yet prompting cautious scientific interest.
German ethnologist Hans Dobbertin contends there was no Pied Piper in 1284 Hamelin. He states 130 townspeople left to emigrant to Prussia led by Nickolaus Graf von Spiegelberg-Poppenburg, without a pipe. Rats plague occurred in 1566, not with the myth.
Chuck Jones, 38 birthdays marked by a lifetime of smiles, leaves the Valley after five and a half years as a hometown catalyst. He helped reshape local fundraising, turning the Community Chest into the United Fund in 1967 with George Riggs, and now departs to preside over a new Leesburg bank.
The article discusses President Nixon shifting focus from foreign affairs to domestic issues August 15. It notes aides feared official paralysis on home fronts and compares Nixon's preoccupation to Churchill and De Gaulle. It cites Hickel and Johnson as context for executive attention.
The article argues President Nixon is reshaping U S foreign policy to protect national interests and curb inflation and unemployment at home. It notes surcharges on imports and tax credits to bolster American industry, while warning voters focus remains on domestic conditions despite foreign policy achievements.
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson brought back to President Kennedy news that the free world bonds are stronger following his 36hour West Berlin trip. The piece notes civil rights legislation debate in the Senate and a death penalty bill for hijackers in the House. It also mentions ham radio enthusiasts, a U. S. transport under fire near the Yugoslav border, a large Pacific Northwest wheat pile, and Clarke County yearlings achieving top prices at Saratoga sales.
Daily meditation notes ambition and greed driving people to seek wealth prestige and travel. It contrasts Napoleon and Hitler as power seekers with contented people who enjoy home salary travel and leisure.
Publication details for Winchester Evening Star include address 2N Kent St Winchester VA 22601 established 1896, staff roles General Manager Executive Editor News Editor Managing Editor, and subscription rates by carrier and mail per year and month.
A columnist from Columbia South Carolina notes Sydney Australia requires seat belts for rear passengers and urges the United States to consider similar back seat belt laws. The piece contrasts back seat driving habits with safety requirements and calls for broader belt use.
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