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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
4
Editorial reflects on Malthusian theory and its critique, noting advances in food production from yeast and marine sources, and the role of human invention. It parodies bureaucracy with a Sacramento color dispute over a green light pole and muses on psychology aiding urban beautification and the rise of home viewing trends.
The Star reprint notes George H. Kinzel sending 42 young homing pigeons from Strasburg to the city in 40 minutes, reaching lofts by 5 26. J H Yost recalls childhood pigeon racing with family birds near North Kent Street and Shenandoah River, noting older pigeons had distinctive mouth and beak features.
The piece decries the 6-3 Supreme Court ruling on prior restraint and Pentagon Papers coverage as a limited victory. It notes six justices offered opinions supporting restraint, while Brennan urged absolute press freedom, and it ends with a playful homing pigeon contest challenge from The Star inviting local entries with a July 8 1972 deadline if needed.
MISS JUDY SUE WILLIAMS of Berryville holder of Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom 1961 leaves for a week in Palm Beach Florida. The trip follows her win at the Apple Blossom Festival on April 28.
The article argues Jesus as an eternal figure beyond time, present across cultures, and enduring authority. It contrasts changing philosophers and rulers with Christ, noting his power to raise the dead and to call back souls from sin.
Sen Ed Muskie plans to campaign in a limited set of primaries. He seeks a spending ceiling agreement with Humphrey and O'Brien to ease fund raising pressures and curb TV radio spending monitored by the FCC.
Stephen R Bailey argues against Mr Baughman claiming publication of the Pentagon Papers is unethical. He praises Ellsberg for exposing government missteps and cites Adams Paine and Henry to claim ethics require revealing disquieting facts. Bailey warns against silencing truth and warns of a biased political system.
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