Lessons on honor codes and Pearl Harbor illustrate national vigilance
The editorial argues that strict academy honor codes can overreact to minor lies, cites a West Point incident of an 18 year old cadet, and notes the Pearl Harbor surprise showing democratic blindness. It warns that future threats require readiness and credible power despite past errors.
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Christmas Cards Sent With Thoughtful Purpose
Christmas cards are described as a heavy mail load for the post office but bring joy to recipients. Locating correct addresses can be time consuming, yet the season rewards those who send greetings, with many cards bearing mysterious or intriguing names that delight families once identified.
Barbara Campbell wins trip to 4 H Short Course
MISS BARBARA CAMPBELL 16 of Rt 1 won a trip to the county wide achievement program and her majorette routine will compete in the state 4 H achievement contest Also noted a fire marshal probe of a tenant house fire on the F A Thomas farm near Middletown A two headed calf was born near Luray LT COMDR LEON SLAVIN has resumed dental practice in the city Sam D Preston spoke to the Winchester Ministerial Association Mrs William Stickley III to run the cannery while James C C Gordon announced the cannery will operate through December 21
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We Need to Be Tough Watch the Communists
Daily Meditation argues Communism is economically unsound and morally degrading. It claims only ballots beat bullets and urges unwavering opposition to Communist tyranny to prevent its spread.
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Nixon Seems Ready to Wait Out Recession
Washington story notes Democratic leaders urged a temporary wage and price freeze but the plan relies on voluntary restraints and guidelines. It argues the Nixon administration may delay mandatory action, hoping inflation abates as demand falls and unemployment changes, while Congress debates potential rollbacks and moratoria on specific agreements.
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Nixon aides firing Interior officials sparks public concern
Washington editorial denounces the abrupt dismissals of six Interior Department officials after President Nixon fired Secretary Walter Hickel. The piece questions decency and calls for humane handling, noting similar tensions with UN Ambassador Charles Yost and broader questions about loyalty and dissent in the administration.
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Four Money Managers for Family Finances
A financial counselor outlines four types of household money managers to improve harmony: the President, Bookkeeper, Coward, and Compromiser. He emphasizes shared responsibility and a clear arrangement, such as a joint checking account, over rigid control or abdication. A memory-quiz score section follows with ten questions on various topics.
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