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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1971
Page
4
Editorial notes a likely bumper wheat crop in the United States and Canada driven by greater acreage and cooperative weather. Exports may fall, prices could drop, and only the Soviet Union is seen as a major Western buyer as global markets face potential oversupply.
Airlines test in flight entertainment including Sinatra Jr. to lure passengers while travel slows. The U S Department of Agriculture reports the average American woman aged 20 to 29 has grown taller and heavier than a quarter century ago, with modest waist and hip changes and a current average of 5 feet 4.8 inches, 126.2 pounds, and measurements 34-25.8-36.9.
Henry J. Taylor argues the United Nations repeats League failings by admitting Red China, while praising Taiwan's GDP and growth. He notes Taiwan's population of 14 million, higher industrial output, and rising agricultural yields as evidence of its standing among member states.
The piece notes Chief Justice Burger steering court and Nixon toward limited busing for desegregation, while Nixon faces pressure from Wallace and South politicians. It critiques U.S. stance on the United Nations, urging adherence to the Charter and opposing Red China membership as opportunism threatens the UN’s purpose.
Victor Reuther of the United Auto Workers argues against student slogan politics. He says many campus activists lack factory or union experience and must engage with the system to pursue genuine reform. He warns progress is earned, not shouted.
A condensed quiz claims 100 questions over 10 days with ranges like Memory Genius for 9 or 10 correct and Very Superior for 7 or 8. It lists ten sample questions on subjects from age indicators to U S Constitution signatory locations and naval distress signals.
In an era of rapid travel, new passenger lines form to haul riders on round trips to nowhere. Nostalgia for steam engines and whistling journeys attracts riders seeking a slower pace and scenic countryside, proving successful where faster options faltered.
Residents along the Louisiana coast flee as hurricane Carla strengthens to 125 mph moving from the Gulf. A severe electrical storm damages a radio tower near Handley School and a barn burns at Reliance. Mayor Wagner wins on an anti-bossism platform, altering Tammany Hall’s grip. Byrnes urges a German governed by Germans including Rhineland Ruhr and beyond. UN General Assembly postponed per Foreign Ministers Council. Delegates from Winchester Frederick Clarke return home after backing Rep Robertson to replace late Senator Glass.
Neglect erodes and leads to trouble in daily life. Small acts of kindness keep spirits up, while persistent neglect wears away what is precious. The world holds both better and worse in humanity, so cherish little things and share cheer.
Washington reports for the first time that the Soviet Union publicly acknowledged providing money weapons advisers to North Vietnam since 1955. Pravda lists aid details noting 7 000 North Vietnamese trained in the USSR, with 4 000 specialists, supporting Hanoi against the United States.
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