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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
4
The Census Bureau admits a 2.5 percent undercount in 1970, about 5.3 million people, larger than many state populations. It notes undercount history and says revised totals cannot be fully verified, urging lower error to protect city and state funding. Also includes a block about pending dandelion and onion notes.
Diplomatic session in Geneva pairs United States and Common Market negotiators to discuss new tariffs and import embargoes tied to Britain Denmark and Ireland joining the European association. U S delegates say restrictions may hit about 1 billion dollars in annual exports while European sides argue overall market potential grows with the new members. Some American trade experts fear the fall talks may not start well.
Yugoslav leader Tito, known by the underground alias given during Spain's Civil War, is reportedly fighting for his life while attacking U S. interests from his villa on Vanga island and aboard the destroyer guarded Galip. He stays with Javanka and aide Edward Kardelj as his own secret police tighten security.
North Vietnamese 3rd Division cadres demobilize to take civil posts in Binh Dinh hamlets, signaling Hanoi control over South Vietnam’s political landscape. The article notes continued military strategy, refugees, and VCI remnants, with warnings of a possible May 19 offensive and attempts to cut South Vietnam in two or erode confidence in Saigon.
The Circle K Club of Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music earned two awards at the Capital District Convention held in Roanoke. Sir Winston Churchill, aged 88, announced he would quit politics due to health, a move that sparked sadness across Britain. Paul Clark, World War II veteran from Frederick County, was appointed a driver for the Friendship Fire Company, serving with Irvin Stayton. Glen P. Combs was named Scout master of Boy Scout Troop 6 in Stephens City, per A. R. Marks' committee announcement.
A minister’s question about why God takes loved ones away is answered by a view that God grants a further chance to the worthless and that life is a proving ground. Some finish life early, yet learn to live and are prepared for eternal life, while others never do.
AP essay reflects on memory as a home left behind but always reachable. It contrasts 1920s life pace, family ties, manners, and economics with modern times, recalling slower streets, kinship, and social norms while inviting reflection on change over generations.
A study aid lists ten sample questions from a 100 question test over ten days. It asks heads of U.S. and France during the Louisiana Purchase, Mt Holyoke and Smith location, Red Cross headquarters, capital of North Vietnam, whether Golden Age was Rome or Greece, California's Mexico link, Sen Henry Jackson's state, the French pharmacist behind a daily health slogan, Krupp location, and whether the horse is bovine equine or ovine.
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