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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
4
Washington lawmakers plan a brief post Labor Day inquiry into the Watergate matters and then press for bills to curb presidential power. Congress contemplates funding, impoundment limits, veto battles, and foreign trade moves as Nixon faces renewed scrutiny and possible clashes with House and Senate actions.
An American carmaker introduces a 1974 model built to metric standards. Engines run on a 2.3 liter powerplant with a 79.4 millimeter piston stroke. Parts catalogs convert measurements and tools to metric, with limited reshaping of assembly methods, while a company rep notes rough fuel economy in unfamiliar terms.
The article notes NATO focuses on Asian issues to distract from Europe while U.S. leadership faces doubts. It cites De Gaulle's France era as a turning point, fears of European reliance on NATO, and the need to repair rifts before a crisis demands full unity.
The piece argues the Watergate crisis is used to oust Spiro Agnew so Nixon can appoint a successor and pursue the presidency in 1976. It cites Clark Clifford’s plan, Baker’s skepticism, and Agnew’s own denials while noting leaks and a Boston Globe column linking Elliot Richardson to the probe and potential GOP renomination.
Dr Melton Wright will lead a $10,000 building and fund raising campaign for the Salvation Army, underscoring a parish effort to expand facilities and programs. Princess Anne of London marks 13th birthday aboard the royal yacht Merry Go Boy off Scotland as Prince Philip accompanies. Merry Go Boy, Tennessee walking horse champion, was bought for $65,000 by C C Turner of Rockingham County. Luttrells announce 29th family reunion planned for August at Ridge West Virginia.
A brief meditation explains that a slight shift in perspective alters perception both of landscapes and morals. Rising standards change what seems legitimate. small moral efforts can transform how the world appears.
Washington officials say President Nixon signaled Congress will share decision power for Indochina. The White House noted cooperation with Congress if North Vietnam ofensives threaten stability. Officials call the move intended to place blame on Congress for future actions and to reflect limited U.S. leverage after bombing bans.
Elizabeth Taylor, amid divorce from Richard Burton, spends a week with a friend at a Tyrrhenian Sea resort as guest of director Franco Zeffirelli. Taylor and Los Angeles businessman Henry Wynberg arrived Tuesday and will return to Rome next week to begin a new film. Burton is reportedly on his way to command duties elsewhere.
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Production began July 31 on the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie entry McCloud for its fourth season. Dennis Weaver stars as the title character with Lou Antonio directing The Solid Gold Swingers guest starring Ross Martin and Joanna Pottet J.D. Cannon and Terry Carter return in regular roles Glen A. Larson serves as executive producer Universal Television Produces with NBC.
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