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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1970
Page
1
Democrat F L Largent Jr of Winchester faces Republican Dr W A Truban Woodstock veterinarian in a special State Senate election December 15. The Star presents their major policy positions as outlined by Pat Robinson.
Virginia Democratic candidate Largent, a Winchester attorney, runs in the December 15 special election for the 21st District State Senate. He says moving to the Senate would let him represent a larger area, about double his current delegation, and increase his influence on issues. He emphasizes his experience in local government and the House of Delegates and notes the challenge of turning out voters.
Dr William A Truban a Woodstock veterinarian and cattle farmer campaigns for the Dec 15 state senate election in the 21st District describing himself as a conservative Republican with an open mind. He emphasizes good government requires businessmen in office and notes his 17 and a half years in Shenandoah County and 35000 miles of district travel shaping his views on pollution poverty drugs and planning.
President Nixon told NATO foreign ministers in Brussels that the United States will not reduce its forces in Europe unless the Russians cut theirs. He urged allied strength in conventional forces and hinted the pledge is open ended beyond 1972. Rogers pressed for mutual force reductions and exploratory talks next year as NATO reviews security goals amid Berlin tensions.
Carnegie Commission on Higher Education reports by Earl F. Cheit that over 1,500 colleges and 77 percent of campus populations face cutbacks as costs rise while income stalls. Prestigious schools like Harvard Stanford and Michigan are cited amid rising security and fundraising costs.
Town report notes 69 degree warmth yesterday with higher December readings a year ago 70 on Dec 8 74 on Dec 9 and 70 on Dec 10. Rouss Fire Co meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Toy Rummage Sail planned for Dec 4 98 7 8 p.m. Sacred Heart Church 407 S Loudoun.
Draft director Curtis Tarr considers asking Congress to lower the minimum draft age from 19 to 18 based on advice from 109 youth advisers. The plan would also assign lottery numbers at 17 and is part of broader possible changes to the Selective Service system.
The supersonic transport faces a pivotal Senate vote amid environmental criticism and claims of American aviation leadership. The deal centers on a Proxmire amendment to strike 290 million from 7 billion in the 1971 transportation appropriation, while backers push pollution and noise safeguards.
The Supreme Court will hear a Indiana case challenging districting rules that would, if upheld, reshape 38 states electoral maps. The suit argues no constitutional right exists to single out minority groups for representation, while supporters say it would empower black and city residents and reflect one person one vote principles.
Dr. James E. McDonald warned two lawmakers that exhaust from SST fleets could trigger about 10 000 new US skin cancer cases annually. The scientist cited a NAS panel on climate and weather modification while critics and a GOP Senate vote hovered over a 290 million SST appropriation.
CAPON BRIDGE W Va The 160 junior high students shut out by a Saturday fire resume classes Monday The 106 eighth and ninth graders ride by bus to Hampshire High School in Romney The 54 seventh graders will meet in the basement church and adjacent cafeteria while repairs continue Officials say temporary arrangements will be used and the cause remains unknown with initial damage estimated at 245 000
A high pressure system continues to dominate Virginia with clear skies and unseasonably warm temperatures. The piece also notes several local ads and upcoming appearances at venues such as the Back Room Lounge featuring The pal Boys.
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