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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1972
Page
3
Sociologists note a shift in camping habits as 40 million Americans seek scenery and social contact with comforts, favoring travel trailers and wheel-on units over rugged bush camping. The piece contrasts traditional tent camping with mobile homes and highlights the social aspects of campground life.
The piece explains how the United States settled on a national November election day for Congress and the presidency. It notes historical shifts from state voting dates before 1872, the 1845 law setting presidential timing, the 17th Amendment change for Senate elections, and reasons like harvest, travel, and avoiding Sunday voting. It mentions earlier straw polls in October states and the battle to prevent multiple-ballot fraud.
The House Ways and Means Committee defeated President Kennedy's bid to renew extended unemployment insurance by a margins of one vote. Inflation rose two tenths of a percent in July driven by higher prices for key foods and services. Lions Club guests spoke about the Girl Scout Roundup at Button Bay, with dates July 18 to 21. Senator O Mahoney warned steel leaders fear capitalism decline. A Winchester traffic survey begins under state highway supervision, lasting about four weeks. Clarke County schools expect about 1450 students for the new term, per Supt Archie F Robertson.
Daily Meditation reflects on Jesus words Father forgive them and argues that true goodness has no enemies. It portrays perfect forgiveness as a divine example while warning against blindness to right and wrong and urging awareness of sin in self and others.
In Washington the Republican convention celebrates Nixon and Agnew with strong applause as the ticket signals a campaign path for the next ten weeks. Delegates foresee a large margin of victory and discuss Agnew potentially seeking the presidency in 1976 after four more years as vice president. Agnew's remarks highlight his public service and local government experience. He says he is holding options open for 1976, but the sense is clear.
Evans and Novak report that Connally’s Democrats for Nixon faces strong Southern opposition and limited influence in New York and Virginia. Nixon aides bar Procaccino from key roles as Connally shifts vice chairmen. Experts warn the split could threaten Republican unity and raise Connally’s long term ambitions.
Henry J. Taylor discusses President Nixon's view that Democrats remain dangerous despite GOP optimism from Miami Beach. He notes McGovern's weakness, Humphrey's near-victory, and California's pivotal 301 electoral votes in 1968. Reagan offers cautious California insight, while Dooley's quip frames the relentless campaign atmosphere.
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By Hal Boyle a New York dispatch notes more than 100000 American women now smoke cigars regularly according to industry sources. The column also shares witty quotes and anecdotes about famous people before they hit fame and Cicero’s five timeless human faults.
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