Northern Virginia Daily celebrates 40 years of morning service
The Northern Virginia Daily marks its 40th birthday, born from five weekly papers including the Marshall Chief Justice Front Royal Record Strasburg News Woodstock Times and Edinburg Sentinel. It notes changes in the industry and pledges continued service to readers in Strasburg Shenandoah Front Royal Warren Winchester Frederick.
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Legend of Jack the Ripper Recast by Arthur Butler
Retired detective chief superintendent Arthur Butler challenges the Jack the Ripper legend. He argues seven victims occurred, five possibly from bungled abortions, and suggests the killer was a woman, likely a midwife who turned to abortion, after a year of study.
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Scotland Yard
London
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Where Are Prophets In September Weather Predictions
The piece questions amateur weather forecasters and their predictions for winter. It notes mixed September conditions with some areas seeing above average temperatures and others mid fall warmth. It mentions past floods followed by drought and hints at uncertainty in forecasting.
McGovern Faces Criticism Over Credibility Claims
Footnote to George McHugh McGovern notes he shifted from pledging candor to appealing to farmers. The piece accuses him of demagoguery, portraying Nixon as harming family farms while labeling McGovern as mere politician.
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Washington
George McGovern
Senator McHumbug
McGovern
Nixon
McGovern Strategy Faces Uphill Campaign Challenge
Lawrence F. O'Brien argues the 1972 election hinges on which party best serves individual voters. He counters Nixon’s weak economy ratings, stresses Democratic focus on rising prices unemployment taxes and crime, and urges mobilizing traditional Democrats to defeat Nixon. He dismisses McHumbug as a hypocritical alternative.
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Nixon
Richard Nixon
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Indochina
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Thieu
South Vietnam
Senate panel backs resolution to use troops if needed
The Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees approve a resolution pledging U S military action to resist Communist aggression in the hemisphere. Patricia Gaulding of Richmond will attend Red Feather Day in Winchester on Sept 27.
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Virginia
Patricia Jean Gaulding
Richmond
Winchester
Red Feather
Community Chest
Robert L. Pizzano
Winchester Retail Merchants Assn
Washington
Daily Meditation on Jesus Teachings About Prayer
The article summarizes Jesus guidance on sincere secret prayer forgiveness alertness faith and alignment with God’s will. It cites passages urging prayer in secret, forgiveness, vigilance, faith, and belief as key to answered prayers. It emphasizes not praying against God’s will and trusting divine timing.
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Jesus
Tye
No Strings Attached To Revenue Sharing
Congress poised to authorize 30.1 billion in five years to states counties and municipalities plus a 5.3 billion allocation this year. The plan prioritizes big cities with poverty, but directs funds to public safety environment transit health recreation social services libraries and capital projects while banning salary boosts or luxury building.
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Senate
House
Charles Walker
the Treasury
U.S. Treasury
Things We Could All Do Without
Hal Boyle riffs on irritations from hail on a bald head to office excesses and holiday sales. Junior woes acne to aging workers, bar tipsy martini talk, fake luxuries, and endless calls. He lampoons pretensions, procrastination, and needless taxes in light humor.
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Women’s Liberation Movement
Goldbrick
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