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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
4
Editorial notes Bahrain’s looming oil decline as a case for diversification and a shift to imports, while Congress reviews the CIA’s public role and past covert actions. It argues for transparent, effective intelligence amid global change and avoids further embarrassment from agent scandals.
The Delta Queen paddlewheel steamboat, condemned by the Coast Guard for fire safety, would gain a five year life extension under a House bill. The decision follows strong public support, with the vessel famed on Mississippi Ohio and Tennessee river routes and calls in 17 states. The committee cited national sentiment and romance of the past as key reasons for preservation.
A three year old from Front Royal named Robin Cooper won the Little Red pony, a 13 month old gift from the Merchants Assn. of the Winchester Park and Shop. Winchester Firemens' Executive Committee began plans for the first organized city Fire School. The Surgeon General announced Capt Hilda M Lovett, a dietitian, was promoted to major. Mrs Ruby Schneider of Kernstown joined the State Health department in the Cancer Control division.
A narrator notes two houses on a western Pennsylvania highway. One large and costly blocks the distant valley view, while a small bluffside home offers a magnificent panorama. The second owner, modest in wealth, shows poetry in spirit through a single grand plate glass window.
Henry J. Taylor argues that Juan D. Peron's bid to reclaim Argentina's presidency repeats past misrule. He critiques Peron's manipulation of the masses, his populist promises, and the ensuing lawlessness. The piece warns that such leadership harms both Argentina and the United States.
Nixon's bout with pneumonia boosts Spiro Agnew's standing among Republicans as the likely successor. A July phone call from Bethesda brought Agnew into view as possible acting president if Nixon failed to recover. The episode sharpens the contrast with Eisenhower's era when a VP rose amid illness.
James J. Kilpatrick writes a playful letter to Heather on turning three, praising her honesty and growth. He alongside memories of family humor, Aunt Lucille, and Heather’s expanding vocabulary, while interweaving political notes on Nixon, Agnew, and evolving succession provisions.
The piece surveys Argentina’s vast potential and struggles under Peronism. It lauds its climate, resources, and population density while condemning deficits, state control, and inflation. It contrasts growth with political promises and warns the United States of a cautionary lesson.
The act bans local airport head taxes and sets a three year phase in of a $310 million funding for airport and airway development. Communities missing the deadline may keep their taxes until December 31. Citizens will bear the cost in many cases, while the $0.50 to $3 head tax range is eliminated.
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