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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1971
Page
4
The article recalls the ratification of the U S Constitution on September 17 1787 and lauds the founding fathers for creating a framework that guarantees liberty justice and welfare for current and future generations. It highlights the Preamble and the long struggle of those who sacrificed for the nation.
Atlantic City's Miss America pageant concluded with a dignified tone. Judges prize brains along with beauty, requiring talent, poise, character, and speech ability, while still noting that the winner is pretty.
The U S USSR talks in Moscow focus on avoiding accidents involving military ships and aircraft overflights. The State Department cites about 100 reported sea incidents and notes many unreported cases. The talks mark a rare effort since World War II to reduce friction between the two powers.
National Security concerns rise as Congress stalls extending the draft while the United States moves toward an all volunteer force. Defense officials warn a crisis could arise if mobilization is needed abroad and volunteers fall 50 to 60 percent below current levels. Pentagon spokesman Jerry Friedheim cites options including retaining some draftees and downsizing bases or ships.
Henry J. Taylor argues the United States is in peril as the U.S.S.R. gains nuclear superiority in land based missiles and bomber capability. He cites NATO a backfire bomber and shrinking B 52 force, while noting delays to MIRV improvements and strategic arms limits.
The piece notes only about 40,000 U.S. troops remain in South Vietnam of roughly 215,000, with major combat units concentrated around the Saigon area. It predicts substantial pullouts by December 1 and possible further reductions into 1972, shifting toward ARVN defense with reduced American air support.
The author complains about mail not being collected from the box, noting carriers take mail when they see it but may not go up the steps without mail. Elderly residents fear winter difficulties as snow blocks access, mentioning alternative boxes and missing pickup notices.
The Star Files notes Dag Hammarskjold perished when a UN Secretary-General mission plane crashed during peace efforts in the Congo. The piece also covers maritime strike tensions in New York, Rusk-Gromyko talks, and political reactions involving Molotov, Connally, and Trieste's status amid the crisis.
The piece argues that humans are primarily spiritual beings and should seek to cultivate the soul. It cites Mark 8 36 and urges putting God first, warning that pursuing worldly gains without spiritual growth is a folly.
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