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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1969
Page
4
The editors note progress in reducing jet pollution and noise. New Jersey filed suit against seven airlines to curb pollution at Newark Airport, with smokeless engines planned by 1971 and already in service aircraft to be upgraded.
Moon dust samples on view at public sites attract only small crowds. Officials say displays fail to draw more than a dozen visitors at a time, despite global attention to the Apollo 11 mission. If the rocks were green cheese, perhaps interest would rise.
King Hussein of Jordan rejects hopeful peace prospects with Israel citing Israeli power and expansionist aims. He warns another Palestine war round is inevitable unless a just settlement based on UN 1967 resolution emerges, with guerrilla influence rising and a plebiscite possible in liberated Arab areas.
Marcellus M. Harper Sr argues Virginia faces a looming taxpayers revolt not from tax size but from inequitable tax structure and misallocated spending. He favors direct graduated taxes on income, inheritance taxes, and reduced sales and real estate taxes, with higher education funded by beneficiaries and loan aid for the poor.
The Dallas Morning News notes a trend of men buying lotions and perfumes amid long hair and dirtiness waves. It suggests varied motives including attracting women or self-comfort, and warns that observers will struggle to sort sexes by scent.
California Governor Reagan signed a law allowing sex education in schools with parental opt out. The piece argues many parents may be better suited to teach or choose to rely on teachers, urging parental rights in education decisions.
The piece argues a fair trade bill is likely before Congress ends its session as the United States loses ground in world trade to low wage countries. Japan is a focal point with textiles, ferrometals, leather goods, beef and milk cited as key imports affecting U.S. jobs and trade balances.
The Star Files reports Marion C Cooper has been appointed Frederick County Deputy Sheriff and Jailer by Sheriff Robert L DeHaven. Also notes tributes to Gen George C Marshall and local district standings and community events.
A reflection on whether humanity improves over time. The piece argues that while evolution to perfection is unlikely, people do get better across generations due to the knowledge and benefits passed from parents. It notes higher historical death tolls in war and atomic age and asserts progress despite limits.
New York AP column notes varied curiosities from pen sales tests to armor weights and drowsy driving. It cites longevity myths, mental health trends among the poor, memorable quotes, temperature effects on work, and weird facts about sugar, earthquakes, venom, and gold.
Dr Brandstadt answers reader questions on floating kidneys backache, double kidneys and cancer risk, polycystic kidneys and blood pressure, fertility with kidney disease, Recklinghausen disease skin growths and bone changes, plus a memory quiz and how to reach the doctor.
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