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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1972
Page
3
The Star reports on a Winchester comprehensive plan update inviting all residents to fill a mail questionnaire. It asks about positives and problems, services, and suggestions, urging broad participation for fiscal soundness and local governance engagement. It notes families should participate and commentary can be anonymous.
Henry J. Taylor explains earth’s crust shifts, tide movements, and continental drift. He notes North America’s westward drift, a thin crust over a plastic mantle, and a molten core with vast precious metals. The piece covers ancient land bridges and the dynamic, 4.5 billion year history of our planet.
A long meditation on the 1968 national election, voter knowledge gaps, party principles, and the role of independent candidates. It notes the challenge for Democrats to present a clear program and for Republicans to argue about changing times, with references to Nixon and international events. It also surveys science, geography, and a quiz section toward the end.
President Kennedy stated the nation met its 1961 recovery aims and is advancing toward full employment this year with a projected $600 billion in production for 1963. The report also notes a record winter low of seven degrees in the city.
A woman once told she was mentally ill by an impatient doctor. She chose prayer and service in her church, accepting a heavy responsibility for fifteen years. Despite ongoing gall bladder issues she guards her health with sensible living. The main cure becomes serving others rather than dwelling on herself.
James J. Kilpatrick profiles Puerto Rico highlighting Operation Bootstrap growth to over 5 billion GNP, 11 percent expansion, and a push to revive tourism. Key figures Manuel Casiano and Francisco Arends drive Fomento and investment, while Governor Luis A. Ferre garners praise for leadership and cultural pursuits. He notes a path toward statehood.
HAL BOYLE notes offbeat lines at a New York cocktail party that fail to amuse guests. The anecdotes show guests drifting away as speakers lob quips about government, prisons, drinks, and fashion.
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