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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1971
Page
5
A dense puzzle page lists numerous crossword clues across topics from geography and science to sports and history. Entries include well grounded, Mauna Kea related terms, Irish Republican Army abbreviations, and various abbreviations and prefixes. The grid hints at wide ranging wordplay and theme entries.
A letter writer worries a minister’s housekeeper harms the pastor’s reputation by handling church books at his home. Abby urges considering the impact on reputation and suggests the bookwork belong at home. Other readers seek guidance on child begging and cosmetic surgery impulse, with Abby giving direct, practical responses.
Oswald and James Jacoby recount a bridge hand where the Professor deduces the heart ace scenario from bidding. The student questions if altering heart cards would change the outcome, but the Professor explains the play hinged on East’s earlier distribution and the need to protect against a trump singleton.
Mt. Pleasant brief notes community events and visits including a Lamps church service at 11 o'clock with Rev. Harry C. Renner officiating and welcoming all attendees. Local residents and visitors are listed for conversations, visits, and town happenings around the Fourth of July and new businesses in the community.
In Virginia the first six months of 1971 reported 541 traffic deaths, down 21 from 1970. Col. H W Burgess, state police superintendent, said the drop comes despite a 5.4 percent rise in traffic volumes and noted possible upward revision as injuries are reclassified. Monthly tolls for 1971 show improvements early then a May rise. pedestrians and servicemen deaths also fell. The overall year to date reflects ongoing public and official safety efforts.
Citizens Drug Committee notes from the Drug Hotline explain hashish or hash as a stronger form of marijuana. It highlights increased potency and more intense effects along with greater risk of side effects.
Dr Raymond L Fish a Winchester veterinarian and Ohio State graduate was named campaign manager for Roger Koontz a Republican candidate for the House of Delegates in Frederick County The appointment announced by Koontz notes Fish is director of Winchester Animal Hospital and active in church and veterinary associations with five children at home.
Kentucky Educational Television introduces a stylized small letter a as a screen symbol to warn viewers that certain programs may be unsuitable for the entire family. The mark appears during programs flagged as potentially inappropriate for all ages.
A compact recap of notable events on July 10 across years: Millard Fillmore became president in 1850 after Taylor’s death. John Calvin born in 1509. Lady Jane Grey proclaimed queen in 1553. Marcel Proust born in 1871. Beria purged in 1953. JFK foreign aid push ten years ago. Greek police clash with farmers five years ago. Bishop Walsh released from prison in China one year ago.
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