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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
3
The piece criticizes the FDA for relying on laboratory rats to judge saccharin and cyclamates, arguing that sanitized lab rats are unlikely to reveal real danger. It contrasts this with sewer rats exposed to harsh conditions and suggests testing on tougher rodents to assess potential poison risks.
Soviet planners face a rural exodus as young people abandon farming for cities. Interviews show only 1 in 20 youths would pursue farming, citing better education and easier work in towns. Workers cite poor labor organization. officials propose roadbuilding and better rural amenities, yet the issue persists.
The president’s trip to mainland China aims at long-term peace for current and future generations. AP China expert John Roderick provides a 64 page guide, detailing Mao and Chou Enlai and Red China's leaders to help Americans understand the coming journey.
Henry J. Taylor reports President Nixon believes November success rests on personal charisma party strength and the issues most on voters minds. He notes party registrations show a heavy opposition advantage but notes shifting loyalties with more independents than party members in polls.
Readers quote the Desiderata poem on The Carol Burnett Show and share letters about local bus service issues for Winchester students. The column blends a 1692 Saint Paul’s clipping with modern civic concerns, Lincoln and Nixon musings, and requests for a Roderick booklet.
The piece notes Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847 and calls for a broader observance of his 125th birth anniversary. It credits him with improving living standards, mentions the electric light among hundreds of inventions, and states he held over 2,000 patents and left a $40 million estate.
Lt. Col. Helen D. Stogner 39 of El Paso Texas was shot in the head as he lay reading in Leopoldville. Other notes mention a Nigeria guest speaker, local industrial group reelection, and community leaders including Joseph A. Massie Jr. named derby chair.
The passage argues modern ages are the best humanity has known despite wars and political strife. It urges gratitude while acknowledging revolt among youth and ongoing political competition. It stresses that both sides may be right sometimes and warns against pessimism. Hallelujah.
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