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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1972
Page
4
A Sindlinger poll shows 55 percent of adult Americans may abstain in the November presidential election. The piece questions turnout and notes cynicism and rising third party movements as factors, suggesting only 45 percent could vote, with impact depending on who forms that 45 percent.
The British Law Commission rules the Taxation of Colonies Act is no longer of practical utility. The Boston Tea Party and colonial protests are cited as historical context while several colonies voiced similar critiques nearly two centuries ago. The note ends without further detail.
The text notes Britain's move to repeal two outdated laws. One allowed the sovereign to behead those convicted of treason if many hangings occurred. The other act permitted decapitation for treason. Both were obsolete after the 1965 abolition of the death penalty. The commission’s linkage of these statutes is questioned as potentially incongruent.
FBI reports a slower rise in crime and some cities see a downturn. Tightened enforcement and federal funding are cited as contributing factors, though full-year data are needed to confirm a sustained decline and restore public confidence in safety.
Developing countries rush students abroad to speed growth by sending sons and daughters to learn in better facilities. Once trained as doctors, lawyers, engineers, and teachers, many do not return home. Africa faces a similar wave, with thousands studying overseas and choosing to stay, creating a paradox of retaining top talent.
President Nixon must balance campaign travel with running the White House. He recently discussed a $250 billion federal spending ceiling with Republican House leaders. Ehrlichman and Weinberger outlined the debt-ceiling vote and the potential for spending cuts to avoid tax increases next year.
A trusted adviser warns Nixon may carry Massachusetts in the November election. Kennedy questions the forecast and urges stronger regional backing for McGovern. Polls show Nixon ahead in the Boston area, while Massachusetts Democrats debate unity and strategy as the White House shifts course.
President Nixon limits direct campaigning for Senate and House hopefuls, spurring a new independence as campaigns seek private funds and limited visits. GOP leaders show concern over Agnew endorsements and fundraising while emphasizing ticket splitting and strategic noncampaigning.
Star Files notes Western Allies plan protests after East German guards deny a British army ambulance access to aid a man shot near the Berlin Wall. Other items include a by pass proposal in Winchester, anti rabies veto, rationing talk, and marriage license trends in Winchester and Frederick county.
The piece compares tightrope walking to moral decision making. It condemns indecisive individuals who evade firm principles and criticizes politicians who balance on a moral rope, seeing self-disgust as likely if they fail to own their compromises.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejects a wife’s claim for black alimony in a unanimous ruling. The court says judges should consider women’s increased ability and desire to manage their own affairs and financial well being, framing liberation as a two way street.
The Charleston News and Courier discusses its stance on endorsing candidates. It notes editors may endorse only when strongly convinced and reserves the right to a secret ballot in other races, contrasting practices of Newsday and major papers.
A quiz feature lists 100 questions over 10 days with daily score bands from memory genius to good. It asks items on birthplace of the Republican Party, Lou’s poem, sphinx bodies, motor capital, bauxite products, guinea currency, devil’s bedposts card, copper sheathing on Old Ironsides, Solomon’s mother, and a president who spoke of a house divided.
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