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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1970
Page
4
The editorial discusses delaying mandatory air bag use in cars until 1975 with a phased rollout starting 1972, citing safety, design, and psychological concerns. It also notes a Tokyo study showing air pollution affecting concentration in Japanese schools, with many pupils reporting throat and eye irritation and moved indoor activities.
The writer contends schools should offer foreign language study when feasible, stressing cultural understanding and English enhancement. He argues languages reduce world tensions, improve diplomacy, and prepare students for a smaller world, urging thoughtful implementation.
In Tennessee the Senate race pits Democratic Sen. Albert Gore against Republican Rep. W. E. Brock III. National figures Ted Agnew and Ted Kennedy influence the contest as Gore touts progressivism and Brock attacks spending and federal programs.
Statisticians from the National Transportation Safety Board say elevators are the safest travel mode with an accident rate of one per 97 million passengers and a fatality rate of one per four billion. They note the ride may be monotonous but offers encounters with interesting people.
William T. Bosserman became the first Marine Corps officer to receive his commission in Winchester at the Marine Recruiting Substation. Edward K. Miller enlisted in the Navy through Winchester and trains at Bainbridge. Ben Belchic of the Winchester Salvage Committee reports paper and tin collection ended. Bill Lawrence and Myron Bickers speak at the Rotary Club lunch on vocations.
The FBI reports a 13 percent rise in overall crime in the first quarter of 1970 versus 1969, with violent crime up 12 percent. Murder up 13 percent and burglary 12 percent, while suburban and rural areas show larger increases than cities. The piece urges policing, education, and church involvement to combat crime.
A Charlotte Observer piece warns about plant poisoning from both wild and common houseplants. It notes mushrooms cause half of plant poisoning deaths and lists risky plants including rhubarb leaves hyacinth amaryllis and various ornamental species. It urges avoiding eating flowers and bulbs for health.
Wayne G Brandstadt MD outlines lifestyle factors linked to longer life including rural work from youth, moderate weight, stress control, exercise, and ongoing interest. The page also covers acromegaly causes and treatment, skin conditions with tetracycline, Pertofrane use, and a 100 question memory quiz with scoring.
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