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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1970
Page
4
The piece argues that youth draft shirkers worsen the system as the draft aims for equal service. It cites Oakland induction center data showing low turnout and high refusals, warning that 40 percent of national refusals came from Oakland in 1969. It calls for corrective measures to ensure fair nationwide conscription.
The article notes Beethoven notebooks published for his bicentennial show the composer’s human concerns eye problems lodging servants food and indigestion. It argues that great figures like Edison Napoleon and Beethoven merit portraits beyond their fame focusing on character traits weaknesses and daily life.
President Nixon defies critics by pledging to protect American troops in South Vietnam and to resume bombing North Vietnam if needed. He seeks a peace settlement while warning Hanoi and signaling continued support to South Vietnam amid Cambodia operations.
Dr. Ned D. Bayley of the Agriculture Department testifies before a congressional panel that farmers have long practiced soil management and conservation. He notes agriculture has aided environmental improvement and pledges tighter pesticide review as land grows scarce.
Marsha Fretwell won the Shenandoah Valley Regional Science Fair top prize at Madison College and left for Indianapolis to compete in the National Science Fair with an exhibit measuring radioactivity in milk. A rabies ordinance renewal was presented to Frederick County supervisors by Dr. Stuart Nottingham, health director.
Daily meditation discusses Matthew 7:1 2 warning against judging people while allowing judgment of situations. It argues we lack full knowledge of others backgrounds and hardships and suggests choosing empathy over condemning individuals. The piece notes one can avoid this sin by aiming to understand rather than judge.
HAL BOYLE notes common markers of middle age seen in daily life. The piece lists familiar quirks such as tougher routines, foggy mornings, risk aversion, medicine cabinets full of pills, and cravings for simpler meals. It ends with a wry acceptance that the column aims to amuse rather than shame.
James Reston analyzes President Nixon during a volatile period, noting he alternates between peacemaker and warrior. The piece argues the president acts on impulse, widening the Cambodia invasion and North Vietnamese bombing while facing domestic crises and university protests.
Dr. Wayne G Brandstadt explains restlessness in sleep stems from nervous tension and offers remedies such as progressive relaxation, evening exercise, and warm milk. He notes nocturnal jerking links to nervous fatigue and recommends a calmer lifestyle and earlier bed. For snoring, he suggests medical evaluation and devices. ear plugs may help the partner.
Information lists phone numbers for News and Advertising and names the newspaper executives including Jack F. Davis as General Manager and Executive Editor Eugene P. Miller as News Editor and Douglas B. OConnell as Managing Editor. Second class postage paid at Winchester Virginia.
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