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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1970
Page
4
The editorial traces the cyclamate controversy from the FDA ban last October to the reinstated total ban effective Sept. 1. It notes conflicting agency actions, questions about Washington experts, and the sugar industry's powerful influence amid shifting dietary sweetener policies.
The Justice Department files third and fourth suits challenging the 18 year old vote in federal, state, and local elections. Arizona and Idaho face rulings on the uniform residency clause for presidential voting and the literacy-test ban, while Oregon and Texas pose a direct question on Congress overriding state constitutions. Also, a railroad labor dispute may end the fireman role by attrition if agreements forego firing workers.
Dr Howard A Schneiderman of UC Irvin campus argues insects offer a protein rich alternative amid pesticide pollution and world hunger. He notes if insects threaten the war we can still win by consuming insect meal in bread as a protein source.
J Gray Beverley Jr formerly of Winchester named assistant account executive at Doherty Clifford Steers and Shenfield Inc New York. A petition asks Virginia Secretary of State to list Byrd and Goldwater on presidential ballot. A 30 watt amplifier and a 45 rpm record player were stolen from Airport Speedway. W H Chamberlin shares fruit and blossoms from the same tree. Virginia Woolen softball team went 2-1 in three out-of-town games. Winchester JBT and Boy Scouts collect waste paper and tin in city.
The piece cites Thomas Henry Huxley on how a little knowledge can be dangerous and urges restraint in judging others. It notes that full justice requires all facts and careful consideration and cautions against declaring truth or error prematurely, citing past scientific shifts from certainty to revision.
In a foreword on rising crime and terrorism, the piece urges stronger state and local laws on explosives, tougher penalties for explosive crimes, prompt trials, and faster justice. It cites California’s death or life imprisonment option for destructive devices and warns against neglecting extremist groups and police hostility.
A contributor from Troop 1951 Hayfield Farms Alexandria Virginia offers heartfelt thanks to Winchester Memorial Hospital emergency staff emergency squads and local motorists for the care and comfort given to their injured boys after the August 8 1970 bus accident. The piece praises rapid medical response and hospital courtesies and expresses gratitude to all Winchester citizens.
A health column notes Dr. S. C. Southard produced a 15 cent pamphlet for new mothers titled Congratulations to the New Mommy. It emphasizes protection obedience and responsibility and is available from the Easter Seal Society or the National Easter Seal Society in Chicago.
A quiz feature outlines scoring by days with 10 questions a day and grades Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good. Questions cover foggiest area world Virginia salaries metals Hell Gate bridge Hoosier State shortest presidential term pendulum and gas invention.
James Reston notes internal White House debate over whether Saigon should be told of a fixed withdrawal date. President Nixon resists a deadline, fearing a stalemate with the enemy, while Agnew attacks McGovern Hatfield proposals as dangerous. The piece analyzes leadership roles and political theatrics in Vietnam policy.
A Tulsa Tribune note summarizes a West German survey where only seven percent correctly defined NATO. Seventeen percent mistook the acronym for an antacid, a girl’s name, or a chemical formula, prompting questions about defense and tax savings if American troops left Europe.
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