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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1972
Page
3
The piece argues Americans will spend billions in the coming decade on home fat-reduction devices and diet gimmicks. It questions whether this spending will lower average weight, noting that true weight loss requires eating less than energy used and suggesting psychological and societal factors drive overeating. It ends with a provocative remark on love and obesity.
The article questions using price increases to curb behavior such as driving downtown. It cites high taxes on liquor and cigarettes as disincentives and explores ideas like raising monthly parking costs to deter suburban single occupancy. Proposals include car pool discounts and taxes on parking fees.
The piece argues NATO remains the best Western Europe defense against aggression but warns against weakening the alliance in pursuit of East West detente. It notes Willy Brandt and Richard Nixon at a Key Biscayne conference reaffirming support for NATO while cautioning about a flatter diplomatic climate that could erode its structure.
Henry J. Taylor notes mutual anxieties at Nixon Sato talks on U S Japan confidence and Okinawa peace. He cites Japan defense spending under 1 percent of GNP and Okinawa casualties 49 151 with 12 521 American KIA in the 83 day battle. He sees Sato balancing Tokyo’s ties with Beijing and Moscow amid domestic pressures.
Washington reports the Nixon administration plans to curb busing aimed at racial balance in schools through Congress and in federal courts. Attorney General Mitchell backs appeals to the Supreme Court to clarify Swann. White House officials foresee protracted Senate debate over antibusing riders and a clash over higher education funding.
Albertis S. Harrison Jr. began his term with a keynote of progress within Virginia tradition. Dr. George M. Murphy John F. Anderson Mrs. Arthur L. Wilson and Dr. Leslie M. Bell joined Round Hill Fire Company. Handrey's powerhouse won 57 49 at Herndon in a rough game. House of Delegates passed bills to ban closed shops in intrastate labor and to curb utility service interruptions. Burr P. Harrison named to House Administration Committee. Winchester and Frederick counties to receive state funds for teacher salaries in 1947-48 term.
A Daily Meditation essay argues television mainly blesses society by bringing world events and interviews into homes. It notes some risks for youth but contends most people benefit from informed viewing while those who waste time would find other pursuits. The piece treats television as part of an imperfect world with overall advantages.
Washington editorial notes President Nixon’s 1972 trips to Peking and Moscow as a chance to end Vietnam War, pursue peace in Asia, and seek arms limits. It argues for calming rhetoric, reducing NATO and Warsaw Pact tensions, and improving US relations with China and Soviet Union to avoid provocations.
HAL BOYLE reflects on midwinter malaise and the need for daydreams to stay sane. He jokes about hibernation as a remedy and envisions whimsical fantasies from Bali beach life to transforming sea creatures, arguing imagination keeps people from despair during frigid days and unpaid bills.
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