Christmas Tree Disposal A Worthy Rite Remembered
The editorial reflects on discarding Christmas trees after the holidays and traces customs from German origins to American adoption. It notes fire-safe disposal, the Star of Bethlehem symbolism, and Lutheran roots, with mentions of 1840 Virginia acceptance, the White House tree history, and evolution from simple decorations to electric lights.
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Star of Bethlehem
Jesus
Martin Luther
Rhineland
New World
Virginia
Williamsburg
Richmond
White House
Teddy Roosevelt
Archie
Quentin
Gifford Pinchot
Metric system inevitability outlined by world leaders
A global consensus notes the United States will adopt the metric system as 90 percent of the world already uses decimal measurements. The National Bureau of Standards plans a gradual shift next August, warning of many dislocations while stressing Americans’ historical adaptability to change.
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U.S
National Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Congress
Community Fire Company Officers Re-elected
The Star Files notes F Albert Robinson Jr., re elected president of the Sarah Zane Fire Company for a third term. Joseph C Haines re elected president of the Reuss Fire Company. Ryland Conner re elected captain of the Friendship Fire Company for a third year. Charlie Pine Jr wins Kiwanis Outstanding Award. Mildred Lee Kline marries Gerald Eugene Harris at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Salvation Army 1946 Maintenance Fund campaign underway chaired by Harry K Benham. Unseasonably warm at 67 degrees with January weather unusually hot per Winchester lab data.
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F. Albert Robinson, JR
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Joseph C. Haines
Reuss Fire Company
Ryland Conner
Friendship Fire Company
Charlies Pine, Jr
Kiwanis Club
Mildred Lee Kline
Gerald Eugene Harris
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
Harry K.benham
Winchester Research Laboratory
Daily Meditation on Alcoholism and Recovery
The speaker reflects on an old friend's 30 year battle with liquor and how AA offered a new life seven years ago. He notes addiction as a prop that masks inadequacy, undermines inner resources, and erodes dignity by substituting happiness with drink.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics. Anonymous
Time Has Run Out On U S Advantage in SALT Talks
Interview with Abe Gerard C. Smith outlines Soviet lead in strategic forces. He notes U S missile counts lagging, Soviet megatonnage rising, and Moscow spending far more on offensive and defense systems. Smith cites SS-9 growth, 400 missiles, and submarine launch capability altering balance.
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U.S
Gerard C. Smith
Soviet Union
Helsinki
Vienna
Kremlin
Smith
U.S.S.R
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
United States
America
Mr. Smith
Robert S. McNamara
Mr. McNamara
Titan
Minuteman
McNamara
Russia
Izaak Walton League Seeks Expert Review on Doe Season
Letters to the Editor from Winchester officials oppose hasty actions on a doe season. J Schecter and John Kane urge Fish and Game Commission review by state biologists to assess deer populations and wildlife management, warning past overharvest harmed farms and urging expert guidance.
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the Star
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester
Izaak Walton League of America
J. Schecter
John Kane
Fish and Game Commission
Izaak Walton
George Schecter
Izaak Walton League
John
Game Commission
Orchan
Great Delusion of the New Year in Vietnam Policy
William S. White argues the 1971-72 outlook centers on Vietnam not domestic economy. He warns Nixon faces a cruel bind as Hanoi seeks withdrawal and prisoner control, while economic action remains in Washington’s hands. The piece contends neither side will secure an easy victory or peace without brinkmanship.
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Washington
Vietnam
White House
South Vietnam
Cambodia
United States
Hanoi
Nixon
Southeast Asia
Blood Clots in Arteries and Veins Explain Causes and Risks
Dr. Lamb details how clots form from slowed circulation after surgery or injury, and why most occur in veins while brain clots stem from left-heart disease. He notes pulmonary embolus dangers, surgical removal limits, and anticoagulants used to prevent recurrence.
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Dr. Lamb
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Henry J. Taylor
Earl L. Douglas
George, J. Schecter
Kane
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Schecter
Mr. Kane
William S. White
Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D
I.Q
Great Wall of China
A.S
International Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Yokohama
United Nations
New England
Plymouth Rock
Kent St
Advertising and Business
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Douglas B. O’connell
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