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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1971
Page
4
Winchester editorial condemns a plan from Denmark and Sweden advocates to allow physicians to assist suicide under medical supervision. It argues such clinics would remove crises and forms but questions whether human life has become so cheap. It cites Prof. Ingemar Hedenius as supportive yet questions the ethics and impact on families.
J Fred Larrick was elected president of the Winchester Frederick County Democratic Club at a rally dinner. Roy Harper of Shenandoah Valley National Bank named vice-president. L W Brown of National Fruit Product Co. to address the Virginia State Horticultural Society in Roanoke. MISS JUNE CLINE earned a BA from Roanoke College. Salvation Army drive leads by Women’s Division led by Mrs Halvosa. National Youth Week marked by Winchester United Brethren Church events. Dr Allen Hawthorne toasted veterans at First Baptist dinner.
The piece argues stocks may rise even as profits lag, noting bellwether blue chips often advance despite weak earnings. It compares inflation eras, cites Dow gains around 220 points in 1970, and says inflation dampens market gains while suggesting better business is needed to confirm a turnabout. It ends with a note on wary optimism and a curious obfuscated mail trick.
A Letter to the Editor urges The Star to publish detailed roll calls showing how each congressman voted on consumer protection bills. The writer cites past reporting and asks the AP to provide vote summaries, arguing voters deserve clear records on who opposes their pocketbooks.
The Senate bids a long goodbye to Richard Brevard Russell, praising his irreplaceable public service and legacy of duty honor civility and restraint. The piece notes his defense of the nation and his complex stance on civil rights and leadership, concluding with reflections on his last years and departure.
A British doctor posits babies prefer 2 to 3 AM births, arguing this timing fits a rebellious stance against routine. The piece muses on psychology, posterity, and the notion that newborns announce their arrival by waking weary parents in the dead of night.
Pascual Martinez, a Connecticut tobacco worker, must wait for lottery funds as four quarters are attached to repay welfare over five years. The IRS claims to levy about 46000 dollars in taxes, leaving roughly 29000 dollars after liens and costs. He may still buy another lottery ticket if no further claims arise.
Meditation urges developing inner power and living as a continuous pilgrimage. It warns power can destroy yet can do good, urging resolve to make the most of every day and to release grudges as life moves toward continued growth and possible afterlife.
A reader sues hospital smoking in patient areas citing bronchiectasis and pollution from fumes. Dr Lamb notes nonsmokers’ intolerance and urges change, while a reader asks about lice myths and race. Also includes a 10 day memory quiz and a request for general interest letters.
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