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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1973
Page
4
The piece notes illegal corporate political contributions in 1972 and recounts Helen Jervey of Powhatan County being treated to a bizarre birthday trip in Hanover County. She traveled for eight hours by many odd vehicles ending in a helicopter, with strangers using a password for entry.
A National Academy of Sciences survey across 29 states finds the average U.S. highway mile carries 16 000 pieces of trash per year. Paper dominates 60 percent, cans and bottles 28 percent, with 12 percent other items. Strong calls for penalties to curb careless littering.
A numismatist argues the Eisenhower clad dollar and other coins have harmed the dollar in foreign exchange while paper currencies drive most news. He notes many nations have removed gold and silver from coins and suggests world markets have grown saturated with dollars.
A general rainfall of over half an inch may help crops in Frederick County though agent John Wolfe says much more is needed. Dairymen request two more inches to improve pasture. The American Stores Co moves from N Loudoun St to S Braddock St. Wilda Jean Adams to lead nearly 300 4-H members at a youth leadership training school in Roanoke’s Farm Bureau regional conference.
A girl in a large city reads of recoveries in newspapers and writes congratulatory letters to those overcoming crippling afflictions. While many would whine she builds a ladder from hardship to moral service, becoming a true heroine by choosing to encourage others despite her own denial.
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell testified before the Senate Watergate committee, admitting he helped cover up “White House horror stories” to protect Nixon. He said protecting the President's position outweighed his duty to expose bugging, burglary, perjury, and other alleged crimes. His attitude toward Nixon shaped his actions and may lead to his jail question.
In a column on Watergate, the author notes Nixon's deepening unpopularity yet argues public defense may be strengthening. Readers’ letters reveal heated reactions, including criticism of press and Democrats and defense of the President.
President Nixon abandons aloof stance and rejects Senate Ervin committee testimony amid a growing rift with Republicans over Watergate. Baker urges dialogue while Hale staff push a firm line, as Mitchell defends the president and questions the motives behind the coverup narrative.
HAL Boyle lists playful and practical tips for rainy days from staying in bed to going out in the downpour to seek a rainbow. The piece blends humor with advice on coping with inclement weather and spurring creativity.
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