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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1975
Page
6
The piece argues the U S must reassess its world role after Southeast Asia, avoid being the world's policeman, and select clear, unity reflecting goals. It warns that detente without strength benefits the Soviet Union and calls for a credible defense, selective commitments, and firm negotiations with Moscow.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew urged sharper unity in the United States after the fall of South Vietnam and Cambodia. He criticized apologies for the disaster and warned that America’s power and credibility have weakened abroad, calling for swift, coordinated action between the Administration and Congress in future crises.
In Frederick Clarke and Warren counties the filing deadline looms with only two races forming. Warren features a four way sheriff contest among Lynn Armentrout John Goodrow Cecil Williams and Alfred Figgins. Other races include commissioner of revenue Edward Burke and potential commonwealth's attorney candidate Edward Greco. Incumbents largely seek reform in Clarke County with Hawkins the lone exception.
In a critique of 1970s US policy, the piece argues the 1973 Europe focus was propaganda. It cites Kissinger and Ford amid energy famine and Indochina loss, urging clearer backing for Europe, restraint in diplomacy, and less reliance on political spoils. It warns against Finlandization and calls for decisive leadership.
A May vote roundup shows HR 6755 refugee aid passed 381 31 with a separate 405 million appropriation, while a farm veto override failed 245 182. Budget and consumer agency measures advanced and faced opposition, with lawmakers stressing recession relief and fiscal restraint.
President Ford's handling of the Mayaguez affair lifts national morale and projects strength to the world. The piece credits decisive action over delay, contrasts rival leaders, and suggests political gains for Ford while urging not to overstate the event.
In Frederick County, no opposition has surfaced for five Board of Supervisors seats or four constitutional offices though Battletown Republicans Eustace Jackson and Raleigh Watson may challenge. Incumbents Hardesty McIntire Hummer Nicodemus Wood Pifer Rhoden seek re election. Gilpin Jr. declined. Debate centers on chairman at large and district seats. Nominating conventions set for June 9 with independents due by June 10.
Gary Powers U2 spy plane was shown in a Moscow exhibit at the central museum of the Armed Forces to mark VE Day's 20th anniversary. A water fountain in front of Warren County Court House was stolen but unnoticed by sheriff state police and local authorities until a passerby felt thirsty.
April water consumption in Winchester reached 59.63 million gallons. The U S Official Postal Guide lists 2457 rural route boxes and 913 star route boxes in Winchester and Frederick County. Clarke County post offices including Berryville serve 790 rural delivery boxes.
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