Knuckle Rapping Proposed for Intersections in Winchester
A letter urges Winchester to curb blocking behavior in downtown traffic on Fridays and Saturdays. It cites frequent gridlock on Loudoun, Piccadilly, and Cameron streets, with stalled vehicles in intersections causing delays for others. The piece notes Baltimore's $10.75 fine for blocking an intersection and urges local action, warning that rude drivers deserve knuckles rapped.
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Winchester
Loudoun
Piccadilly
Cameron
City Hall
Baltimore
the Star
Nader Critique Mirrors Aristides Tale of the Just
The piece argues Ralph Nader wields influence over Congress but denounces him as vainglorious and inflexible. It contrasts his self view with a nuanced take on consumer interests, labor, and public policy, urging balanced scrutiny of safety, taxation, and industry lobbies.
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Washington
Plutarch
Aristides the Just
Athens
Aristides
The
Ralph Nader
Congress
Charlie Wilson
General Motors
U.S.A
Nader
Russians Put Lunar Landing Plan On Hold For Winter
Postponed for winter the Soviet effort to send a manned lunar craft as a giant booster is dismantled and recovery crews recall the 1965 snowbound landing incident. The Kremlin’s stance and public statements suggest a delay unless space activities are disclosed, with recovery moves needed if a launch proceeds.
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Kremlin
Soviet Union
October described as a vibrant herald of harvest and change
The passage praises October as a lively bridge between seasons. It notes October’s blend of springlike warmth and autumnal color, its 31 days, and its different names from Roman, Slavic, and Anglo Saxon traditions. The month embodies seedtime, harvest, and natural beauty.
Negotiations Stall as Cuban Prison Release Delayed
Star Files reports renewed talks planned by Fidel Castro with James B. Donovan while the release of 1,113 Cuban invasion prisoners remains postponed. Robert Solenberger of Frederick County leads National Apple Week efforts across the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Wiley N. Jackson Co. of Roanoke bids $1,169,236 for I 81 grading and drainage in Frederick County.
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Fidel Castro
James B. Donovan
Robert Solenberger
Frederick County Fruit Growers
Shenandoah Valley
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wiley N. Jackson Co
Roanoke
Frederick County
1947 CIO President Murray Appeals for Joint Political Action
CIO President Murray called for a joint program with the AFL and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to back candidates who serve the public. J Sloan Kuykendall a Winchester attorney and former Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney now serves on the Virginia State Bar Assn committee on legal education and admission to the bar. Winchester Livestock Exchange opened a new $100 000 auction market building on Rt 50 west of Winchester drawing a crowd over 1 000.
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CIO
Murray
American Federation of Labor
Brotherhood of Railroad
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Winchester
Commonwealth
Frederick County
Valley
Virginia State Bar Assn
Winchester Livestock Exchange
Rt. 50
Reading Through Adversity Helps Hidden Talents Shine
The passage reflects on how misfortune can illuminate useful paths. It cites Dr. Mann of Brighton who went blind yet learned to record by touch and helped thousands, and praises Helen Keller for achieving greatness despite disabilities. It reinforces the idea that God works all for good and trouble may reveal new powers.
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Dr. Mann
Brighton
England
Helen Keller
Angel of Light
Unanswered Questions on Nixon and Watergate Dominate Press
The piece argues Nixon uses measured responses to disarm attacks from McGovern and Shriver while voters seek proof of moral and legal issues. It questions the administration on alleged leaks about the grain sale, Watergate bugging, and campaign fund secrecy, and notes lingering public curiosity.
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McGovern
Nixon
United States
FBI
Lawrence F. O'Brien
GOP
Washington
Youre No Spring Chicken If These Memories Stir You
A reminiscence on memory's durability and a collage of 1921 anecdotes. Editor letters defend clean air and water, criticize corporate profits over environment, and cite Murat Williams as environmental candidate. Joyce Larrick noted from Northwestern Grade.
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the Star
J. Kenneth Robinson
Shenandoah Valley
Murat Williams
Congress
Joyce Larrick
Peace by people not disarmament says McGovern wrong
Henry J. Taylor argues George McGovern misreads global power and peace as he criticizes disarmament. He cites Louis Johnson and Churchill, warns of power politics, alliances driven by self interest, and the risks of pacifist ideals in a dangerous world.
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George McGovern
South Dakota
McGovern
Democratic Party
Louis Johnson
Mr. McGovern
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