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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1972
Page
3
A Denver judge imposed a 40 year term on a hijacker who parachuted into Colorado after taking 450000 in ransom. The article argues that strict penalties are needed to deter hijackings, kidnapping and other catastrophic crimes, and to deny criminals sanctuary.
Trade figures from the National Foreign Commerce bank show Mexico, with 53 million people, exported 1.3 billion and imported 2.4 billion in 1970. Mainland China, with over 800 million people, had imports of 2.1 billion and exports of 2 billion. Distance and product mix affect market appeal.
The piece notes candidates are moving ad budgets from TV to newspapers and radio to ensure messages gain attention beyond appearances. It argues that charisma can overshadow issues, urging voters to seek substance behind the frosting and rely on printed messages for repeated reference.
Star Files from 1962 report the Winchester City Council approving a 15 cent real estate tax rise and a $5 yearly sewer charge increase while voting 11 to 2 to buy a 160 by 208 foot lot on Commercial Street for a public health building. The note also mentions an honorary degree for Dr Far Racey at Lebanon Valley College and various local events including a Civic League luncheon and a 1947 Winchester Soap Box Derby entrants.
A daily meditation urges embracing the present twentieth century with its comforts and opportunities while warning against self-centered living and indulgence. It cautions that misused powers could threaten humanity, yet stresses making the most of life by including others in our lives and avoiding the precipice of selfishness.
Washington analysis notes George Wallace reshapes 1972 race despite not securing the nomination. The Alabama governor's appeal to working people and the shock of Monday's shooting alter party dynamics, with Wallace poised to influence convention strategy and future elections despite mixed primary results.
President Nixon gears for high stakes talks with Leonid Brezhnev in Moscow. Kissinger and Earl Butz report Brezhnev is capable and shrewd. topics include a potential $200 million grain deal, end to weapons supplies to North Vietnam, and credit terms. Nixon aims for a new era of U.S.-Soviet relations.
Wallace fails to file a California slate and faces an uphill path toward a vice presidential slot or third party bid. The Alabama governor’s anti-busing stance and segregation ties complicate Democratic unity while Republicans hope he stays sidelined or backs Nixon.
A guide based on 100 questions across 10 days. Daily results classify performance from Memory Genius for 9–10 correct, Very Superior for 7–8, Excellent for 5–6, and Good for 4. 1 prompts turning to answer sheets. Includes ten sample questions on geography history science and arts.
HAL BOYLE notes the sun’s energy dwarfs human output, estimating that if Uncle Sam’s lifestyle costs were shared among all Americans in 1973, each person would owe 1,023 dollars. The column also merges bite sized trivia on baby facial appeal, unborn intelligence, poison oak guidance, car luck folklore, and a sharp quip from George Bernard Shaw.
The American Dairy Association prevailed in a dispute with Ralph Nader backed Public Interest Research Group as the National Advertising Division ruled on milk related claims. Beller Business Bureaus supported the dairymen’s campaign and the ADA’s contrasty cartoon theme.
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