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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1971
Page
4
The U.S. command in Saigon reports 1,136 American servicemen were arrested on heroin charges in June in Vietnam, ten fewer than all of 1970 and far above January figures. Despite amnesty programs, more than 12,000 heroin users have been granted amnesty or arrested in the first six months, raising questions about drug use as U.S. troops wer e reduced.
The piece notes August as the hottest period before days shorten in September and temperatures cool. It also reports New York Congressman Edward Koch proposing a 25 dollar tax deduction for donating up to five pints of blood to nonprofit banks, arguing it would attract donors though current law treats blood donations as a non deductible service.
Washington reports a crowded Democratic contest as about a dozen hopefuls pursue the presidency or vice presidency. Figures named include Eugene McCarthy John Lindsay William Proxmire Wilbur Mills Henry M Jackson Birch Bayh George McGovern and Harold Hughes amid speculation of primaries and possible party shifts.
Washington argues that unrestrained union power blocks economic recovery as strikes and wage demands push production costs higher. The piece blames extended contracts and broad collective bargaining for inflation, calls for government regulation, and warns of foreign competition due to high U.S. wage scales.
A mix of reader letters and opinion excerpts railing at government spending and presidential actions. Critics question White House grounds upkeep, Johnson ranch costs, and highway beautification funding while protesting cinema ticket prices for youths. The page also discusses CBS broadcast controversy and labor management policy debates under Nixon.
Police caution after the Kennedy assassination as threats of further violence spread nationwide. Officials warn that sensational crimes tempt imitators and urge decisive action to identify and treat those making threats. The piece stresses nonchalant reactions can mask danger and calls for vigilence.
Dr. Warren C. Gregory was elected president of the Winchester Frederick County Community Chest at the group annual meeting at the George Washington Hotel succeeding Marvin E. Gore Jr. The Rev. Josiah Andrew elected president of the Frederick County Ministerial Association. John Stuart installed as president of the Back Creek District Ruritan Club at Mountain Falls ceremony. Andrew Bell reports 50 000 Winchester maps printed for distribution. Gus Kaknis hosted Capitol Restaurant softball team with dinner at his North Braddock Street home.
The piece reflects on North America’s vast resources and prompts steps to address material political and spiritual problems. It urges loyalty to the Church, stresses imperfect humanity, and calls for hopeful action to solve issues while trusting the Creator remains in charge.
The piece outlines a 100 question daily test with ten days each day scoring as Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent or Good. It then lists ten sample questions on rivers malaria drug Paul Revere Ike desert Khayyam seals eagle head kick and duPont Curie Nobel.
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