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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1970
Page
11
Ron Herrick, operator of a Norfolk youth venue, was convicted in Norfolk Police Court of disfiguring a flag shaped like a peace symbol and was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail. He claimed the act was a peaceful message. The judge said the act attempted to bait authorities and vowed to act.
A 1652 coffee handbill proclaims the brew makes the heart light and helps sore eyes. It also claims coffee prevents and cures dropsy gout and scurvy, as cited by Britannica.
Johnny Armen as an unemployed actor eagerly auditions for a nude scene arranged by producer Frank T. Wells while playwright Charles Hudson argues the scene will connect with the audience. The one act plays by Robert Anderson run with You Know I Cant Hear You When the Waters Running at Wayside Theatre.
Three days of Senate hearings on Nixon welfare reform suggest the final bill will differ from the administration proposal. Secretary Richardson called it the best effort as lawmakers press for credibility and stronger incentives to work while costs rise to 9.1 billion in 1972.
North Carolina declined to plan 18 year old voting or abolish literacy tests. The state elections board ordered counties not to comply with the Voting Rights Act. Atty Gen Mitchell gave Aug 3 deadline. 18-year olds would be eligible Jan 1 1971, with local boards to register after Aug 6. Federal court action expected.
In Athens two Jordanian extremists go on trial for a November 1969 attack on El Al ticket office injuring 14 and killing a Greek boy. They face serious charges as Israel protests Greece’s pledge to release them despite the case.
Advice column notes methods to prevent kettle sediment by draining after use and offers tips to remove crusty buildup with vinegar and boiling water. Additional entries cover meatloaf reheating, sewing buttons with four-strand thread, garage sale experiences, and non slip hanger solutions using art foam as padding.
The Muscle Shoals rapids on the Tennessee River may derive from mussel shells found nearby. Some suggest the river’s shape resembles a flexed arm muscle, offering another possible origin for the name.
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