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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1970
Page
4
The editorial argues the broad middle class bears the tax load yet often misses benefits in government programs and college access. It notes rising costs, eligibility gaps in housing health care and aid, and cites surveys of East Coast colleges showing wealthier and poorer students more represented, while middle income families struggle.
An analysis of market mood cites Henry Perot and his 81 percent stake in Electronic Data Systems as an example of overvalued stocks in a bear market. The piece warns against reacting to headlines, avoiding attempts to time bottoms, and sticking to disciplined strategies amid volatility. It also recounts a satirical Wall Street ad campaign by Chanko Associates highlighting overblown job pitches.
The Courier Journal notes a 1970 census printing issue about whether forms force a husband and wife to designate a head of the house. It argues future forms in 1980 will clarify who is considered head, with the author asserting her name should appear on the line for head of all-else.
Analysis notes legislative hurdles for a national popular vote amending the Constitution. It argues smaller states would lose influence under a direct election, despite ongoing congressional debates and past proposals. The piece highlights the Electoral College as a safeguard for diverse regional power and cites Nixon’s 1968 race as context.
Mrs. Virginia Knauer says government tests show nearly 30 percent of water supplies exceed Public Health Service drinking water standards. Of 3 563 samples, 979 showed bacteriological or chemical content above limits. Scientists must judge realism of standards, but widespread noncompliance concerns all households.
An Australian scientist studying animal vocalizations reports pigs use a structured grunt and squeal system to communicate. US Navy researchers once showed dolphins have a spoken language, yet pigs talking could unsettle humans about ham and bacon consumption.
The meditation argues frustration is not new, citing Washington Columbus Moses Noah Adam and Moses figures to show that even great leaders faced vexation. It urges reflection before complaining about modern stressors linked to machine age and societal change.
As markets recover to new highs the piece urges investors to separate risk money from emergency cash. It cites a Community Council study showing minimum liquid reserves by age and family size, noting inflation raises targets and that retirement increases needed cushions.
A vintage quiz prompt presents ten questions on facts from U S history currency and measurement. It asks true or false about State of the Union, frame terms for paintings, a measurement name tied to a film star, Eisenhower residence, chemical symbol for gold, anti Communist charges by a senator, gold weighing scales, connotations of buxom, Sunday store laws as blue laws, and stock sale regulations.
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