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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
4
The piece critiques Virginia Knauer's idea of a federal testing seal for consumer items. It argues the seal would not prove government testing and could mislead gullible consumers while failing to assure suitability for use. Uniform testing could aid comparison but has drawbacks and does not solve the lack of direct government testing.
The piece warns that Christmas holidays bring home fire risks from overloaded wiring and dry evergreens. It advises inspecting lights, not overloading outlets, placing ashtrays, watering the tree, and promptly taking decorations down to reduce danger and protect families.
Government projections foresee a U S population reaching about 228 million by 1980, with two thirds aged 18 to 34. The economy may grow toward a $2 trillion annual output, elementary enrollments fall, college enrollment rises, half of households exceed $10 000 income, and car use expands raising urban space needs in the 1970s.
Star Files notes 1959 re election of Frank Whitacre as president at the Gainesboro Fire Company annual meeting. J William Hollis of Farmers and Merchants National Bank attended a Richmond tax conference. About 100 Winchester teachers attended the Education Association Christmas party at John Kerr School with the theme An Old Fashioned Christmas. Horace Browne announced as main speaker for the dinner meeting. Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved Walter Hoover as superintendent of the County Home succeeding T W Russell. Winchester Studio of Music gave a recital featuring American composers performed by Shirley Pope Jeanett Dove Eleanor Hutchinson Ralph Harry M Inez Miller and Marvin Hutchinson.
The passage argues that religion should be therapeutic, healing moral and spiritual sickness and supporting health. It cautions against excessive pressure without rest, noting even devout people suffer ailments with age, and urges common sense in balancing faith, body, and mind for a meaningful, healthy life.
Washington report notes liberal Republican governors upset by Nixon administration's conservative tilt. Friction centers on Vietnam dissent exclusion and preference for balanced policy. Governors like Shafer warn of losses in industrial states if minority concerns are ignored while Agnew plans to speak at the meeting.
The CIA warns Gerard C. Smith that the Kremlin is pursuing space weapons and a knockout nuclear strike, with about 70 percent of Soviet budget for strategic missiles, testing near Perm, and expanding SS-9s. The report notes Brezhnev era secrecy, past treaty limits, and U.S. strategic misgivings while highlighting water usage figures from hydrologists as a non sequitur.
Dan Greenburg the humorist proposes clothing naked artworks with painted overlays in a humorous book. The project camouflages famous figures like Venus de Milo and Michelangelo subjects, then reveals the nudity with removable coverings.
Wayne G Brandstadt M D explains that while contraceptive pills reduce pregnancy risk they may impact clotting and other conditions. Women on the pill should undergo periodic exams for early signs of related diseases. FDA notes benefits outweigh risks and differences exist among brands like Enovid C Quens and Oracon.
A condensed quiz prompts readers to score a 10 day IQ test with 10 multiple choice prompts. Questions cover lifespan of goldfish landmarks Niagara region terms animal gender grammar usage Daguerre and general nutrition. Answers on page 2.
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