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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
4
The piece recalls South Dakota’s 1909 proclamation by Gov R S Vessey making Mother's Day a statewide observance later spread nationally by Congress in 1914. It argues motherhood now requires political and civic action to improve environments for children and to wield the vote for public policy.
The piece argues for a calmer view on ecology amid controversy. It cites the Bureau of Standards finding that Earth’s atmospheric oxygen has remained virtually unchanged for 60 years and notes a President’s Council of Economic Advisers member estimating Alaska pipeline permafrost damage would affect only a fraction of 1 percent. It attributes growing balanced action to both awareness and actual environmental efforts.
A discussion stresses that home accidents kill about half as many people as traffic yearly. Slippery floors rugs poor lighting stairs without rails and defective wiring top the risks. Absentmindedness laziness and impatience fuel mishaps both at home and on the road.
After a Texas victory where a cloudburst ended a drought, Chief George Watchetaker performed the same rain dance at Rompano Beach Florida and brought rain to another drought-stricken area.
Mrs J T Clevenger and a junior SPCA group outline local SPCA work and plans for a new shelter at a Lions Club meeting. The piece notes a $1 million hospital expansion campaign topping at 1 033 179 dollars.
In a Vermont Senate commentary, Senator George D. Aiken notes a May 1 Green-Up Day demonstration that mobilized about 75,000 young people, spanning communities across the state. He warns the event could have far-reaching effects.
Vermont officials report Green Up Day on May Day led to massive litter collection. Can totals reached hundreds of thousands, filling five tractor trailers for recycling in Albany. Statewide effort included 200000 bags and 40000 bags plus Civil Air Patrol air drops.
The editorial argues for keeping U S control of Okinawa until Vietnam is resolved and defense commitments can be cut. It supports Sen Byrd s push for Senate ratification of any Okinawa reversion and warns against executive agreement. It notes Japan would veto nuclear weapons and demands consultation for base use, cautioning against weakening U S bases.
A reflective meditation on how Want Ads flood daily newspapers and how people obsess over small pleasures. It contrasts ordinary daily rituals with big fortunes and notes the disparity between those who win big and those who never will. The piece treats modern life and luck with a humorous, philosophical tone.
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