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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
3
The article argues that duplicative research costs could drop if published information is quickly discoverable. It cites U S government spending on multiple libraries and agencies, creating fragmentation and waste. A central clearinghouse and consolidation of centers could improve access and reduce unnecessary work.
Retired rear admiral and historian Samuel Eliot Morison, after a 40,000 mile voyage retracing Magellan's 1519 to 1521 circumnavigation, calls Ferdinand Magellan the greatest seaman and navigator in modern history, arguing his voyage was the world’s boldest seamanship test. He notes Magellan faced tougher challenges than Columbus and met them all.
The House subcommittee report on the Freedom of Information Act finds 55,000 officials authorized to stamp documents confidential, 18,000 with secret, and over 3,000 with top secret. It notes 63 restrictive designations used to hide papers, with Official Use being the most common, covering nearly all files.
A letter to The Star urges mothers to embrace biblical ideals and maintain order and cleanliness at home. Citing Ellen G White, the writer stresses a mother’s influence on children’s eternal life and moral development, urging neat dress and daily godly example.
In Detroit precincts ahead of the May 16 Michigan Democratic primary voters show Humphrey’s backing slipping. Polls by Oliver Quayle reveal 16 support Humphrey, 12 Wallace, 11 McGovern, 9 Muskie, 1 Chisholm, with 3 undecided among 52 registered voters, highlighting shifts toward Wallace on issues and McGovern on personality.
The Democratic National Committee shifts to a be kind to George Wallace approach to keep the Alabama governor in the party for the general election. O'Brien aims for treatment of Wallace as a serious contender while wary of a third party run, shaping platform wording on Vietnam and school busing amid McGovern and Kennedy dynamics.
President Kennedy ordered a carrier task force with Marines aboard to Southeast Asia as he met with military and diplomatic advisers in Washington to discuss options over the Laos crisis. Police Week open house planned at Winchester PD. Byrd opposes large dams on Potomac river between DC and Harpers Ferry. Senate passes labor bill 68 to 24 despite veto fears. Bailey Bros. ordered vacate county hitching lot by Sept 1 1947 for parking. Leatherman guest speaker at Winchester Aerie Mothers Day program.
Daily meditation recalls Jesus telling disciples not to delay tasks of faith. The message urges immediate action on generosity, repentance, forgiveness, and correcting wrongs rather than postponing until a more convenient time or until eternity.
A reader prompt lists 10 sample true false and general knowledge questions. It notes scoring by daily answers over 10 days and includes prompts about mates of a male eagle and historical figures, with questions on ears hearing fish sound stars and explorers.
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