Two Changes Threaten Williamsburg Access and CIA Ties
A critic laments Colonial Williamsburg's new 1973 general admission policy charging 4.50 for two days and restricting free bus rides and craft shop access to those with tickets. The letter links Camp Peary CIA activity to the Gulf of Tonkin era and argues the plan hurts modest families and northing history access.
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Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Joe Maggio
Central Intelligence Agency
Camp Peary
CIA
Gulf of Tonkin
U.S. Navy
Foundation
Governor's Palace
James City
Bruton Magisterial
York County
Virginia
I Believe in God Yet Fall Short and Strive for Christ
A teen shares faith turmoil confessing sex and drink, low spirits, and a habit of lying. The advisor urges turning from selfish pleasure, seeking God's Spirit, and daily spiritual victory rather than a dramatic moment, citing Ecclesiastes and Christ’s will.
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Christ
Y.P
God
Jesus
Solomon
League of Women Voters on Congress Rules Reform
The 93rd Congress will convene in Washington to organize by adopting rules and appointing committees. The League backs reforms including limiting seniority, open records, and cloture changes, urging openness, information access, and minority rights in the Congressional Record. It invites citizens to engage and test their Congressional IQ.
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Washington
League
Common Cause
Americans For Democratic Action
Congress
U.S. Congress
Congressional Record
House
House Rules Committee
American Political Science Association
Knowledge for Decision New Year resolutions and practical life goals
A reflective piece urges evaluating life in 1973 choosing honesty and practicality. It emphasizes sorting important from unimportant, setting clear goals, and making commitments rather than vague resolutions. The author invites readers to join in pursuing practical aims and self discipline.
Time and wise counsel on folly of wasted hours
A quotation from Ecclesiastes and George Washington reflecting on obedience to duty and choosing the right time. It cautions that understanding timing reduces misused time and folly. The excerpt emphasizes prudent action over rash measures and the value of temperate decision making.
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George Washington
Community events calendar week around Osage and Morgantown
Sunday programs at Shack and Scott's Run House include Sunday School services at Osage. Rock Forge Presbyterian services start at 9:30 a.m. On Monday January 1 no major events. January 2 county court at Courthouse, Morgantown City Council at City Hall, Slimnastics and settlement activities at Fayette Street. Health department clinics and various classes run through January 3 to 6, including immunization, venereal disease clinic, day care, crafts, GED, and library story hour.
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SHACK
Osage
Scott's Run Settlement House
Rock Forge
Morgantown
Sliminastics
Fayette Street
Scots Run Settlement House
Health Department
Scotts Run
M&l
M&s Baby
Senior Citizens
Sycamore Lanes
Scott's Run
Slimnastics
Janary
M&s
Morgantown Public Library
Children Health Department
Markleysburg Notes From D.G. Ward
William Dellinger arrived in Spain and Leroy Glisan went to Germany for military duty. Rev. and Mrs. Paul Inks hosted relatives for Christmas at Circleville area. Mrs Inks returned from University Hospital. Don Inks Jr. plans New Year’s visit home. Dons Country Auction crew held a Christmas party at Charles and Ms Haines Farmington home with 11 adults and three children. Elmer Kellys High Top Motel family member died in Baltimore and burial held at Sanson Chapel Farmington. Todd Glisan of Webbs Den 1 Farmington Cub Scouts earned a one year service pin and artist badge.
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D.g.ward
Charles Haines
Editorial urges end to bombing in North Vietnam
The Washington Star-News called on President Nixon to stop bombing North Vietnam in its first Saturday edition. After the White House announced a halt and Paris peace talks would resume January 8, the paper urged a permanent pause and questioned the moral and global consequences of continuing the bombing.
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UPI
Washington Star-News
Nixon
North Vietnam
White House
Paris
Star-News
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