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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
6
A reader complains about a postmaster with an unlisted number and visits his home. Abby notes it may be to shield him from grievances. Other letters depict a cruel alleged abuse of a boy to simulate cerebral palsy, a cold marriage, and a plea for guidance.
On June 29 historical events include the 1946 British raid on Palestine arrests of over 2700 Jews, Rubens's birth in 1577, Virginia's 1776 constitution adoption, France taking Tahiti in 1880, Paderewski’s death in 1941, Trieste riots in 1946, and U S bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong in 1966. Birthdays include Prince Bernhard and Stokely Carmichael. Thought for today cites Shakespeare.
Stamps honor two Olympic events. Munich 1972 and Heidelberg 21st World Games for the Handicapped set feature four values with sport motifs and a souvenir sheet. Also five Tourism Year of the Americas cards issued June 29 with varied domestic and international postage values.
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