NASA cuts Apollo schedule to six moon landings
The September 9 1970 editorial notes NASA will reduce the Apollo timetable by two missions, Paine cites budget constraints and layoffs of 700 employees and savings around 94 million dollars while still aiming to explore lunar regions with Apollo 14 slated for January 31. It contrasts this with concerns over rising urban noise levels and their health effects, warning of further decibels each year.
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NASA
Lunar and Planetary Missions Board
Space Science Board
National Academy of Sciences
Paine
Occupational hazards and preventable industrial injuries prevail
Every year thousands suffer employment related injuries and illnesses. Half a million lose time from work and up to two million endure chronic conditions from work. Carelessness, indifferent management, and government inaction enable these preventable harms across industries.
Eastern Seaboard Power Fades As West Gains in Census
William S. White argues the 1970 census shifts presidential power toward California, Texas, Illinois, and the Southwest, diminishing traditional Eastern dominance. He notes New York and Pennsylvania lose votes while California gains, predicting a future focus on centrism, public order, and a growing middle class, with labor’s hold weakened by war criticism and rising mobility.
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Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
California
New York
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Texas
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Middle West
Southwest
East
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Senate
Vietnam
Clarke County Club Buys Old Berryville Grounds for 24500
The Clarke County Raritan Club purchased the Berryville Horseshow Grounds for 24500 dollars. Miss Rosemarie Hinrichs wed Godfrey Miller on August 26 in Bremerhaven Germany. A Virginia tax protest arises over the new 10 percent whiskey tax. Dr Court Grims promoted to captain in the Veterinary Corps stationed in Detroit. W H Lawrence Jr says war contracts cancellation has not halted county mill work. County Agent Stine notes farm and orchard labor shortage now at peak during war.
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Clarke County, Raritan
Berryville
Rosemarie Hinrichs
Kaiserhafen
Germany
Godfrey Miller
Speckenbuettal Chapel
Bremerhaven
Courtney K. Grim
Veterinary Corps
6Th Service Command
Detroit
Mich
W.H. Lawrence, Jr
Clearbrook Woolen Company
I. Fred Stine
The Soul Side of Life Meditation
Daily meditation emphasizes the soul as the primary guide of life. It warns that ignoring the soul leads to trouble and urges placing spiritual matters first for happiness and effectiveness.
Birthday mischief and mistaken birthday serenade tale
HAL BOYLE recalls a birthday mishap at a restaurant when a surprise cake and chorus embarrassed the narrator. A later dinner with friends repeats the gag as a friend orchestrates another candlelit serenade, causing further humorous embarrassment and self mockery.
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Chuck
We Can Still Depend on No Common Sense in 1972
Column argues against immediate direct election of the president via national popular vote. It notes historical limits of winner take all and warns of regional bias, third parties, and chaotic recounts. A compromise proposal would let states award electoral votes by popular winner with House and Senate deciding only if no majority.
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Gannett News Service
Washington
Senate
House
Nixon
George Wallace
Pundits and Officials Back Peace in Space Effort
Nashville leaders scientists and politicians unite to champion a peaceful path in space exploration amid global tensions. The Banner notes broad support across diverse figures calling for restraint and collaboration beyond Earth.
Arteriosclerosis diet and questions answered
Dr Wayne G Brandstadt outlines how high cholesterol and triglyceride levels from saturated fats contribute to arteriosclerosis. He emphasizes lowering cholesterol, avoiding smoking, managing weight, and treating high blood pressure, answering reader questions on heredity, lecithin, rattlesnake venom, calcium lactate, and Roniacol.
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Winchester Evening Star
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Thomas O. Paine
AGRE
William S. White
Eastern Seaboard
Earl L. Douglas
Jesus
Hal Boyle
By Jack Bell
Nashville
Tenn
Banner
By Wayne G. Brandstadt, M.D
Wayne G. Brandstadt
M.D
Dr. Brandstadt
I.Q
Hans Christian Andersen
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
U.S
South Pole
Arctic
Antarctic
Chippendale
Sheraton
Advertising and Business
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Douglas S. O’connell
Winchester
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