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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1971
Page
4
A 1971 reflection warns tourists to avoid starting forest fires by properly lighting and extinguishing campfires. It contrasts American efforts with Australia’s pollution controls, noting Canberra-like campaigns and public groups pushing toward a cleaner environment and urging vigilance against pollution.
Government funded Railpax rebrands as Amtrak with a modest budget under 100000 for a corporate identity package. Stationery logos uniforms and car interiors get a bright makeover aimed at comfort, though critics say leadership priority should go to a railroad CEO rather than fashion. A separate study by Robert E. Nolan argues office attire influences productivity with hot pants deemed less distracting than miniskirts.
Washington columnist Jack Bell outlines the spring defense fear cycle as Laird and Senator Jackson warn that the Soviet arms buildup tilts the strategic balance. He cites ICBM totals, SS9 missiles, submarine threat, and a looming $68 billion defense ceiling proposed by Senator Proxmire as Congress debates SALT and budget implications.
The Star Files reports Charles A. Dorton named president of the Lions Club succeeding Bernard F. Groves Jr. Other officers include Richard Rush Ralph Cain Ralph A. Chrisman H Clay Manuel Edward M. Luby W E R Sirbaugh and Richard Rosenberger. Work on the Winchester airport paving began after the Chamber of Commerce Board approval.
A contemplation on conflicting nations and the need for preparedness. It argues ongoing arms, recalls past wars and sacrifices, compares victory with conference outcomes, and cites biblical visions of peace and renewal. It urges balance between defense and hope for a future without war.
An opinion piece critiques Senator Edward M. Kennedy and the practice of speechwriting by ghost writers. It warns that ghost writing and televised oratory mislead the public, urging disclosure of speech authorship and stricter honesty in political rhetoric. It cites media mechanics, leaks, and accountability to highlight systemic manipulation in Washington.
A 50 member Presidential Commission urges two U.N. seats for both the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China on Taiwan, arguing it reflects global populations and fairness. It says U.N. membership should be an obligation, not a privilege, and endorses broader Chinese representation alongside ongoing reform efforts.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company report a successful boot drive during the week of April 19 the first of its kind for the company. The project funds will finance a bunk room with bunk beds shower rest room and a sliding pole plus refinishing of the second floor and hallway painting. The effort aims to have more firefighters available at night and serves the city. Special thanks go to Fabritek Company Ricketts Construction Jones Funeral Home Snapp's Foundry Clearbrook Woolen Co. and Patton's Furniture Sales for their involvement. Citizens are invited to visit and see the new improvements with engineers available to explain them.
A puzzle page explains scoring from 100 questions over 10 days with daily results and includes ten sample prompts. It asks trivia items such as vitamin related to scurvy, a half wild horse, the Immortal Bard, biblical Jesse's father, opposite of occidental, BP OE abbreviation, Queen of Flowers plant, capital of El Salvador, Georgetown University city, and a geometry math fact involving pi.
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