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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
3
The vivid Vietnam war photograph of children fleeing a napalm blast highlights the terror of war. Critics note it makes anti war sentiment stronger though it lacks a counterpart showing enemy mistreatment. The image underscores war's horror while acknowledging incomplete reporting.
Athens reports Greece is safe for travelers and argues against anti Greece claims. The piece notes rising savings, stable deposits, and robust growth with GDP increases from 1967 to 1971, highlighting a confident economy and improved living standards amid regional strife.
Democratic governors meeting in Houston grilled Sen. George McGovern until 1 a.m. and remained wary that a McGovern Nixon race could devastate the party. Gov. Patrick J. Lucey of Wisconsin pressed for acceptance of McGovern while cautioning against overconfidence. Gov. Jimmy Carter and other governors wrestled with the inevitability of McGovern’s nomination and the risk of a wider electoral collapse.
Washington report notes Henry Kissinger stood beside President Nixon during the Moscow summit, shaping the treaty to limit missiles and declaring peaceful coexistence. It recounts Kissinger joking over Nadia the belly dancer, and details U S Soviet commitments to curb smaller power conflicts and restrain allies.
The Tax Foundation estimates the average household will pay 3227 in federal taxes for the year starting July 1. Health and welfare costs overtake defense for the first time, each about a third of the total, with interest on the national debt next. The overall bill climbs $62 from the previous year, despite how totals are presented.
A safety expert advises a slower paced approach to vacations to avoid fatigue. He urges driving in cooler morning hours, stopping early for good lodging, carrying fuel, keeping thermos full, and taking 15 minute stretches. The piece also notes Mimi Green’s prospecting ruse of saying it’s Mimi when asked who is calling.
Edward M Kennedy the 30 year old brother of the president and attorney general was endorsed by Massachusetts Democrats as a U S Senate candidate.
The piece argues that only a few will answer the call to become ministers and emphasizes the profound responsibility of clergy. It praises faith, fearlessness, and service, noting ministers work among the people, heal sorrows, aid recoveries, and face modest pay while pursuing a greater kingdom purpose.
HAL BOYLE riffs on the social ribbing faced by a non driver. The piece quips about how non drivers are perceived and mocked for lacking a car and a license while poking fun at safety and identity tied to driving and machinery.
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