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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
4
The essay notes how New Year’s Day affects all ages from the very young to the elderly. It reflects on youth, aging, and the wish for peace plenty and prosperity in 1972 as economists and pundits share an optimistic outlook for the United States.
Capital University in Columbus tests paying fines with a pint of blood donated to a Red Cross. Students and staff can redeem citations within a week or face collection, while the plan hints at broader use and potential risks to blood supplies.
The piece notes alarms over shoplifting during the holiday season prompting stricter police practices and more plans to curb theft. Officials warn abuse will continue, with figures hard to pin down but costs in the billions. Detectives expect greater detection and prosecution to cut the crime's impact.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk stated the West will defend its vital interests in West Berlin at whatever cost. The Richmond News Leader notes most incoming General Assembly oppose a state sales tax but support income tax withholding plans. Winchester banks offer 3.42 percent on savings and 4 percent on 24 month CDs of 500 dollars or more. Truman ends wartime powers by declaring hostilities over at noon. Andrew Bell, long-time secretary treasurer of Winchester Kiwanis Club, leads in the first division. C Ridgely White becomes manager of the Ordinary Department at Life Insurance Co of Virginia.
A compact meditation urging ongoing learning as a source of happiness. It cites Einstein, Edison, stars, and daily wonders from law to landscapes, urging travel, dialogue, and curiosity to keep the mind active through retirement and life.
The Winchester Evening Star serves a regional readership of more than 60,000 with daily coverage excluding Sundays.
A reflective essay urges gratitude for friends and experiences as a new year begins. The author presses for personal and social change, embracing Paris’ paradox of change and consistency, and calls for working toward peace at home and abroad in the coming year.
The piece analyzes 1968 election dynamics and fears a strong third party like Wallace, noting Nixon's 43.4 percent and Humphrey 42.7 with Wallace 13.5, then discusses southern attitudes, policy issues, and the anticipated costly, high-stakes race as Republicans prepare and Democrats struggle to organize for 1972.
Henry J. Taylor lauds San Francisco as a vibrant west coast beacon amid a New Year travel essay. He contrasts the city’s vitality with iconic global harbors and ancient capitals, praising its optimistic, pioneering spirit and the rise of Mighty America.
A biblical line from Matthew notes Jesus warning silence about his deeds, then disciples spread his fame across the district. The excerpt contrasts this with Dante’s view that worldly fame is fleeting and ever shifting.
Quiz prompts on head size versus intellect truth. Questions cover lemons ripening practices Montpelier state capital Be Prepared motto David and Goliath Lindbergh kidnapping president The Graduate star royalty color and current U S Secretary of State burial site of George Washington.
New York writer Joy Stilley chronicles a humorous home makeover as she changes from red countertops to copper themed touches. The project includes copper pans, copper colored plastic, and a failed copper refrigerator cover before a copper spray finish finally tones the room.
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