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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1971
Page
4
The editorial urges breaking the economic controls debate into two parts: the state of the economy and the president’s corrective methods. It notes weak recovery, worries over foreign trade, and calls for rational public discussion, court challenges where needed, and focus on solving the core problem. It also tangentially questions tea habits in Britain, and critiques on high school course choices and college admissions practices.
In San Clemente amid Nixon economic ideas, debate grows over a proposed military budget. Melvin Laird seeks 80 billion dollars while OMB aims for 77 billion and Joint Chiefs push 83 billion for next year. Congress plans to resume defense cuts after vacation. Army to reduce active force by 43,000 early.
Three former wage and price stabilizers told the Senate Joint Economic Committee that controls must extend beyond the 90 day Nixon freeze. They urged a tripartite board of labor business and the public to administer wages and prices and enforce rules. Some favor selective controls to reduce bureaucratic load while maintaining restraint on inflation. The reaction to the policy remains favorable but officials expect a special commission to handle ongoing wage and price issues.
A mixed item includes a quiz section questions on Bible figures nursery lore and U.S. geography, followed by an opinion style analysis noting a British sailor, economic concerns, and warnings from Senator Barry Goldwater about U S military strength and Soviet advantages. The piece argues for a government data agency on wage and price studies and questions U S defense posture amid Soviet gains.
Henry J. Taylor argues Israel faces shattered assurances from the United States and allies. Ambassador Rabin criticizes Western mediation limits, cites Soviet arms buildup in Egypt, and recalls 1956 frontiers guarantees and Wheels Air Base losses as proof of unkept promises.
Communist guards fired warning shots to disperse about 30 West Berliners who gathered to watch activity beyond the barbed wire barrier in the French sector. Thomas W. Anderson named fifth Winchester head of Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association succeeding Ralph L. Myers. Evangelical United Brethren Church reports Winchester college closed first year in the black. Yugoslavia yields to US ultimatum freeing imprisoned fliers and pledging no more shoots. OPA allows 2.5 percent price rise on tires. Security Council relieved over Yugoslavia's reaction amid UN tensions.
A meditation on vows discusses when taking vows helps restrain or promote good behavior. Some should avoid vows while others find them a reinforcement and deterrent against evil. Each person must decide for themselves if vows are beneficial or harmful in concrete, practical life.
Local notices and short items from Winchester Evening Star include reader notices and community briefs focusing on area events, services, and opportunities.
The writer laments poor foreign goods from a retail mindset and cites a faulty .22 rifle as an example. He contrasts this with the Apollo 15 mission where despite early failures the crew's luck and devotion were praised, criticizing inadequate manufacture and inspection. Written by Harry Stebbins Boyce.
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