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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
4
Harmony across the world shows Australians pushing to replace God Save the Queen with Waltzing Matilda among favorites while Switzerland again entertains a replacement, noting past failed lyrics and melody concerns. The piece highlights Swiss cowbells and yodeling as potential distinctive symbols for a future anthem.
The piece notes rising foreign expenditures by U S tourists in early year, but argues travel remains a net positive in a larger balance of payments deficit. It urges boosting travel within the U S for foreign visitors and cautions against discouraging Americans from traveling abroad.
The Ohio Highway Patrol runs a Blue Max Program awarding officers for recovered vehicles and arrests. A lightning bolt decal on a car and after five awards a new cruiser with an ACE plate mark recognition. Arrests rose 49 percent since inception, suggesting public recognition motivates high performance.
The Soviet Union plans to enter the American toy market to capture part of the roughly $100 million spent annually on imported toys. Officials expect they will push red branding and subtle propaganda to shape American youth from a Moscow viewpoint.
Star Files reports the Warren County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution opposing a high voltage transmission line through the county. Dr. H P Maccubbin scored a hole in one on the Winchester Golf Club fifth hole, 148 yards. William G Smithand Donald M Marks of Stephens City and D Jean Garver of Boyce won Winchester Business College scholarships. Dailey Bros Circus arrives with 25 double length circus cars featuring 25 elephants and many horses and trained animals.
The excerpt argues that spiritual truth comes from God, not human reason or education. It contrasts lacking telescope with sunlight, noting uneducated people can possess heavenly wisdom and be saints despite worldly learning.
Democratic elders warn impeachment would be divisive and dangerous. They cite Agnew succession risks and the difficulty of securing a Senate conviction, stressing public opinion as the decisive factor and potential for further Watergate disclosures to shift support.
Henry J. Taylor describes Crete as the largest Greek island rich in myth and legend. He notes Crete's early role in Mediterranean colonization, citing evidence of Cretan traders reaching Sicily by the 13th century B C and scholars dating Cretan influence to predate much of Italy.
James J. Kilpatrick blends travel notes on Oria Crete and Knossos with personal vignettes. He recalls El Greco and Arthur Evans while reflecting on history family life and politics including Watergate and impeachment debates. He muses on security and Greek rural values amid global events.
A mixed set of trivia questions including a memory scoring system and queries on history and geography. The page also contains letters criticizing local auto repair quality and a note on plastic coffins in Canada with brief editorial opinions.
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