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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1972
Page
4
October emphasizes fire prevention in homes with safety rules for cleaning and storage, while housing industry data show August starts up 12.2 percent to 2 457 000 units annual rate. Single family dwellings remain common but multi family and mobile homes rise. mobility boosts economic vibrance and rental housing growth.
An Indian spokesman reported Chinese forces deployed tanks on the western end of the India Burma border and launched a new attack on eastern India near Burma. Meredith W. Greene of Winchester joined Virginia psychologists at the state's fall meeting. Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. praised volunteer fire companies before several hundred Northern Virginia firefighters.
President Truman and congressional leaders met at the White House to discuss an extraordinary session to vote funds for emergency efforts amid the European economic crisis. Berryville PTA opens its year backing the school lunch program. The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Assn booster meeting marks new officer installations at the South End fire hall.
The piece argues that intellect and education do not guarantee virtue and wisdom. It notes crime links to low education but cites well educated criminals, and asserts character precedes highly trained intellect. It cites Jesus as example of transforming gospel without formal schooling.
Gov George Wallace slows from assassination wounds delaying a nationwide campaign. He backs Alabama’s Democratic ticket and stays noncommittal on Nixon or McGovern while focused on health and a possible return as a Democrat in 1976. Advisors warn of at least a year before a political future is clear.
In Cincinnati the American Gas Association held its 54th annual convention amid a damp, gloomy mood as oil coal and other power sources join gas in facing a nationwide energy crunch. Bechtel warned problems are unsolvable without public awareness and a shift in consumption versus production.
Reporter Jack Bell analyzes Connecticut’s political landscape in 1972. Nixon is likely to win the eight electoral votes, but GOP appeal to Congress remains uncertain as Democrats hold a solid House delegation and local leaders express mixed enthusiasm.
Senator Byrd cites Pentagon statistics showing many generals retired with 30 percent or more disability. He highlights Maj. Gen. John D. Lavelle as an example and notes high rates of disability among Air Force, Army, and Navy leaders. He urges an inquiry into possible abuse of disability benefits and tax exemptions.
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