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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1971
Page
4
The March 7 1970 solar eclipse offered scientists the best view of the sun and its upper atmosphere with spicules reaching 5000 miles and surface temperatures around 3 million degrees. Also noted are St Bernard Ohio budget pressures and a 6000000 pigeon loss in British racing, sparking debate on tax policy and homing instincts.
Philadelphia plans to use over 1 million dollars in federal anticrime aid to revive high school athletic programs. Mayor Tate cites keeping youths off streets as the aim, while arts and music budgets remain cut amid a 287 million dollar deficit.
James J. Kilpatrick previews Alfred A. Knopf's forthcoming work by B F Skinner. The psychologist argues humans misread free will and that vast changes in behavior are needed to avert famine and holocaust. He cites Walden Two and warns against autonomous illusions.
The column analyzes Spiro Agnew’s fraught position amid aggressive Nixon supporters pushing a loyal ticket. It argues Agnew would choose Maryland over a doomed run and warns against using him as a scapegoat. It also contrasts Agnew’s stance with calls for renomination and the wider GOP dynamics.
In pre-dawn hours a powerful tornado spawned by Hurricane Carla struck Galveston, killing at least six people and injuring 50 to 60 as emergency efforts continued. The Winchester Armory in Frederick County hosted pre fair activity ahead of the 14th annual Agricultural Fair. The Soviet Union warned the West that East Germany may regulate foreign travel to East Berlin in a note on troop movements. AFL Maritime Strike strategy committee convened in New York with John Hawk of the Seafarers International Union signaling a forthcoming important statement. Clayton said Yugoslavia tentatively agreed to indemnity for five American flight losses. About 75 Stephens City eighth graders were sent home due to two teacher vacancies.
A Winchester citizen laments city loitering legislation aimed at youths, accusing police and council of targeting a minority. The letter urges fair enforcement, better youth gathering spaces, and a community meeting to ease tensions while stressing youths as future taxpayers and citizens.
Henry J. Taylor argues the dollar's decline stems from political mismanagement rather than gold policy. He cites Kennedy Johnson era deficits, rising debt, and inflation, urging a balanced budget and true trade balance to restore confidence in the dollar.
A reflective piece on relief aid amid hunger and housing concerns. It argues most relief is honest, some is deceptive, notes lazy or unskilled elements, and praises Providence, self-help, and everyday kindness as guiding themes in a modern moral discussion.
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