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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1970
Page
4
Washington efforts to test a new crime control act focus on no knock and preventive detention alongside mandatory five year sentences for a second violent crime while armed. Life terms may follow a third felony, aiming to curb recidivism and reduce violent crime in large urban areas.
The National Goals Research Staff warns that fertility may fall enough to stabilize U S population within a decade or so possibly by 1980. This challenges the long held view of continual growth and its impact on ecology poverty and education. The Census Bureau projected 300 million by 2000 but a slowdown remains a plausible alternative.
A bank official argues that debtors perform a service to the economy, citing mass production requires mass purchasing and installment credit. He notes legal efforts to bolster the economy go unnoticed and jokes a medal for savers would be costly.
Kansas officials cut the legal highway speed from 80 mph to 75 mph in the daytime and 70 mph at night on the 236 mile turnpike. The road last year carried 7,707,242 cars and 1,183,045 trucks.
The Sheriff of Frederick County, Robert L. DeHaven, filed an appeal with the Clerk of the Frederick County Circuit Court challenging the Compensation Board of Virginia for not adhering to its prior decision approving funding for an additional Frederick County deputy sheriff. In other notes, all-number dialing starts Sept. 1, Anita Augusta Guerrini marries Lt Leon Slavin in Algiers, Miss Kathryn Newcome joins UNRRA training, Hackwood hosts a reception for John Jordan, and a Brucetown cat named Tabby bears three kittens.
The piece urges consistent saving to avoid crises, citing a millionaire who gifted dimes to youths and stressing ten dollars weekly as a path to college funds or a home. It warns against financial excess and notes thrift brings assurance and happiness when kept modest and orderly.
White House insiders estimate 11.5 million 18 to 21 year olds could vote in 1972 if the high age limit is upheld, and 23.4 million today’s youth will reach voting age by then. They note college independents favor neither party, ticket splitting rises, and that seniors over 65 will surge in 1972.
A humorous observed exchange scenes a New York couple's daily frictions. The husband quotes tired jokes about finances chores and listening to each other while the wife deflects with quips on fashion hobbies and household routines.
Washington profile of Spiro Agnew portrays him as a remarkable vice president with unusual influence and a unique ability to rally public support. It credits his candor and break with old political norms, plus the backlash from critics, as key to his enduring political strength and to presiding influence in the Nixon administration.
Dr. Wayne G Brandstadt answers reader questions about routine prenatal blood testing for infections, transmission myths, and the potential of venereal diseases to affect pregnancy. The piece covers syphilis transmission via toilet seats, carrier status, treatment outcomes, and the safety of meat cooked over open flames.
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