Inflation Blows Roof Off Britain Says Henry J Taylor
Henry J. Taylor warns inflation in Britain mirrors early German episodes as money supply soars. He notes 40 percent annualized growth in five weeks, rising house prices and loan costs, with buyers paying large salary shares. London homes double in price from last year.
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Congress A Plus for Nixon And a Minus for McGovern
In the weeks before the November election Democrats in Congress seem likelier to back Nixon than McGovern. Polls show Nixon ahead, dampening McGovern’s party zeal to oppose Nixon. McGovern pushes Vietnam withdrawal plans while time limits prevent major action this session. Nixon predicts gains and defeats and may frame outcomes as accomplishments.
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Republicans Platform Emphasizes Foreign Policy Shifts
The Republican platform highlights a new direction in America's foreign policy with emphasis on crisis anticipation and diplomacy. It notes visits to Peking and Moscow, renewed alliance efforts, and a push to curb inflation and expand trade while defending private enterprise. The document contrasts with the Democratic stance on spending and welfare reform.
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McGovern Welfare Plans Face Battle in Split Proposals
The piece reports Senator McGovern's third welfare reform proposal a guaranteed 4000 per family of four and contrasts it with earlier and other plans from Secretary Elliot Richardson. Richardson criticizes McGovern as costly and scatterbrained while defending his own revolutionary and expensive plan offering 2400 per family of four. The Star expresses opposition to both proposals.
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Poff Joins Virginia Supreme Court as First GOP Member This Century
Former Congressman Richard H. Poff of Radford is sworn to Virginia Supreme Court, becoming the first Republican on the court in this century. At 48, he has long served Virginia's Sixth District and is praised for integrity and diligent service to the state. The Star endorses his appointment.
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Challenge to Drivers Warns of Holiday Traffic Dangers
A public notice urges safe driving for the last long weekend of the season. With over 60 million cars on the roads for three days, the piece warns death tolls from traffic could rise and stresses drivers must be sober, alert, and mindful of others.
August records drought and fair auction result
Star Files AUGUST closed with drought matching a record for lack of rain as the month yielded just over half an inch. Douglas McIntire, aged 16, sold a black Angus steer at Clarke County Fair for a record 520 cents per pound. Burnt Factory captured the Church League title 3 2 over EUR nine. Total War Memorial Fund stands at 74 980.03 dollars per W Erle Edwards.
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Growing Up Liberty and the chance to grow through democracy
The article argues liberty stems from a Sanskrit root meaning to grow. It contrasts democracy with despotism, noting that while democracy errs, it fosters growth and learning in moral and political life, much like a child learning to walk. Despotism, though efficient, stunts intellect and character.
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
A short quiz feature outlines scoring by daily results with nine or ten correct answers labeled Memory Genius down to four correct as Good. It asks ten trivia items including boxing history, chess, bridge, geography, military ranks, material clues, religion, Roosevelt and WWI, a number sequence, and grammar correction with a page reference for answers.
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