Far out physics ruffles Einstein claims from Crab Nebula
Oxford scientists studying the Crab Nebula 5000 light years away report a supernova core radiating huge energy and claim electromagnetic fields emanate at twice the speed of light. If verified this could challenge a central tenet of Einstein's theory that no particle exceeds light speed, sparking debate among physicists.
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Returning to Virginia from Minnesota Leaves a Virginian Heart
St. Paul Minnesota memories color a Winchester Star reader letter praising Old Dominion heritage and Virginia roots. The writer contrasts Northern and Southern life, notes Civil War era volunteer myths, laments racial attitudes in Minnesota, condemns radical protests, and urges calm democratic values while praising Virginians like Senator Byrd and Star staff.
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State tax increases show modest rise in 1970
Tax Foundation notes state legislatures raised taxes in 1970 by the smallest amount since 1966, with total new state tax take about $800 million versus nearly $4 billion last year. States collect more than local and federal levels, revenue rising from $25 billion to $46 billion in five years. The pattern suggests continued appetite for taxation.
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Nixon signs 10 year plan to revitalize American merchant marine
A broad bill approving a decade long program to boost the U.S. merchant fleet passes with overwhelming support. The plan envisions tripling annual ship construction to about 30 and sustaining subsidies around 270 million dollars yearly. Stability, low costs, and avoiding strikes are key for competitiveness versus foreign yards.
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Dr Alban Widgery Guest Speaker At DAR Fort Loudoun Meeting
Halloween program by Brucetown and Clearbrook communities features spooks to fight ghosts of illness and malnutrition among needy children. Northwestern District football preview shows Herndon vs Handley as area fans eye potential champion. Maj Rodney T Taylor to preach at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church morning service. Wayne Millner to keynote 21st annual grid banquet for Martinsburg and Handley high schools, hosted by local Kiwanis Clubs.
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Daily Meditation on Freedom From Moral Bondage
The piece urges avoidance of alcohol and drugs as a path to freedom from addiction. It emphasizes not starting such lifestyles, widespread education, restraint, and personal responsibility to prevent moral bondage for individuals and descendants.
TV Campaign Ads Under Fire As Election Looms
The piece argues TV political spots are slick but often fake and irritating. It notes production costs and limited impact on actual voting, citing Nixon vetoes and Senate efforts to curb spending, with figures from 1968 and current projections for 63 million dollars in electronic media.
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Kitchen tips and diet advice from Dr Lamb column
A health feature by Lawrence E. Lamb MD promoting kitchen strategies to cut calories. It covers fat reduction, sugar limits, cooking with unsaturated oils, egg yolk limits, nonfat milk, roasting methods, and fat removal from drippings, plus a Dear Doctor Q and A on Hodgkin's disease and a memory quiz with answers.
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