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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
4
Editorial urges organizing dignified farm vacations to bridge urban and rural life. It argues many city children lack basic farm knowledge and misidentify common farm animals, and it praises farm experiences as educational and enjoyable when accessible beyond relatives.
A patrol of six boys aged 12 to 18 in a Boston supermarket reduced petty theft by 90 percent through rapport with teen offenders and a no nonsense attitude. The manager says merchandise losses dropped dramatically, saving hundreds weekly and offering a citizenship lesson for the youths.
Senator Birch Bayh, longtime critic of U S aid to South Vietnam, questions Israel warplane deliveries amid reports of Soviet arms to Egypt and Syria. The piece notes U S and Soviet roles in the Middle East, calls for concessions by Egypt, and anticipates a peace conference influenced by Moscow and Washington.
The plan explains why year-round use is proposed in Prince William County to add capacity up to 33 percent, with a 180 day 6 to 7 hour school year, 15 day breaks, and a common June vacation. It covers teacher contracts, construction, scheduling options, costs, and the phased start in Dale City on June 29 1971 with notes on future expansion and references.
Quiz guide outlines scoring by daily 10 questions over 10 days with ratings from Memory Genius to Good. Sample questions include largest country by area, knee joint type, equator degree from poles, European mountain chains, Rome's top contributions, star colors, Paris during WW Allied Advance, Missouri capital, First Postmaster General under FDR, and spoils system link to government or alcohol processing.
The selection of Miami Beach as the site for the 1972 Democratic National Convention signals the approaching political season. Opening date is July 10. Republicans may pick Miami Beach or San Diego, narrowing the field and underscoring Chicago 1968 as a cautionary backdrop.
Joy Mason named Vice Grand amid Winchester Rebekah Lodge No 21 installation. City auditors report Winchester general bonded debt at 2 749 750 as of June 30. Local officials note property owners must cut weeds per city ordinances. Bible School at Stines Chapel reports 71 pupils in first week.
The piece argues most office holders are not crooks, though some errors occur and a two party system is a blessing. It urges honoring public officials, reflects on Washington and Nero, and questions praying for a future president. It frames optimism about human goodness while noting occasional political corruption.
An opinion piece critiques delays in the U S justice system citing Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay and death row timetables. It notes slow trials and bail issues, praises a 90 day plan in Washington state to speed felony cases, and mentions Sen Sam Jervin Jr proposing a national 60 day trial limit after indictment with limited delays for competency tests or agreed postponements.
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