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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1973
Page
4
A national drive seeks business support to raise reading levels among children and parents. Milk cartons will bear slogans to spark interest, with cereals possible later. The effort cites illiteracy rates, tutoring programs, and widespread need for remedial reading.
Northern Valley residents smile at eight inches of snow as chaos grips Norfolk. West of Richmond the snow line begins while east sees rarity. Tidewater faces school dismissals, stalled traffic, and early closings.
President Nixon faces a reshaping of the budget aimed at cutting domestic programs while increasing military spending. Democrats accuse him of neglecting humanities, with withdrawals from Vietnam and proposals to end anti-poverty programs hospital grants health centers and public service employment. Senator Kennedy questions the impact on the poor sick and elderly and warns this could affect 1974 and 1976 elections.
A reader cheers Dr George Snarr for his kindness with patients and grandchildren, praising his gentle manner and humor. The letter also commends Senator Harry F Byrd Jr for a campaign spending limit bill, arguing it could curb wealth influence and sustain civic faith amid national crises.
The article argues Thieu's position in South Vietnam remains nearly invulnerable to military defeat or political overthrow through next fall, aided by Hanoi's failed last-minute offensives and the dwindling American presence. It notes Thieu could leverage his vast army once ceasefire constraints ease, while Haig Kissinger advice influenced his restraint during fighting. It also discusses Thieu's uncertain political future and broader U.S. policy debates.
The article notes geothermal energy offers abundant reserves and low costs with clean operation. It cites one million kilowatts produced in about a dozen countries, highlights the geysers area near San Francisco supplying energy by 1975, and projects 10 to 20 percent of national needs by 1985. A federal lease program covering 58 million acres in 14 western states could accelerate development.
Despite a late start and heavy snow, the Berryville Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 164 pints setting a local record. Virginia Health Department reports Asian flu spreading, affecting statewide health. South End Fire Company to adopt 24 hour duty with funds approved for drivers. A Lee Coble, incumbent and Chanticleer Inn owner, to seek re election in April Democratic primary.
The meditation reflects on world conflict, drug addiction, past plagues, and social progress. It contrasts wars and crime with the distant improvement of humanity while noting ongoing discrimination and the central Christian belief in Christ’s life death and resurrection as a reason for hopeful progress.
A quiz scoring guide lists ten daily averages from 9 or 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 as Good. It asks ten knowledge questions covering figures, courts, sports, ships, shells, capitals, geography, literature, and baseball terminology. Page 2 provides correct answers.
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