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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1973
Page
4
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors weighs doubling the five magisterial district seats from one to two and electing the chair by all voters. Each supervisor would serve four years with staggered elections. Proponents cite better accountability, broader investigation, and broader public input amid rising workload and backlogs.
Star Files recalls Chuck Thompson addressing the Exchange Club in Winchester. Honors pour in for Sandy Koufax after the World Series. Handley School evacuates 1,188 pupils in three minutes 35 seconds during a surprise fire drill. Virginia to furnish 388 men for December induction.
The parable of the seed teaches to entrust right actions to God and avoid overchecking growth. Like a farmer, we must let seeds of good intentions germinate, believing God provides life and fruit given proper weather and soil, despite doubts.
The Supreme Court declined to rehear the Richmond area school merger case, leaving a 4-4 vote earlier this year that blocked consolidation of Richmond’s predominantly Black schools with suburban Henrico and Chesterfield. Officials say the dispute is now settled and districts can focus on education.
A quiz guide lists 10 daily questions to gauge IQ levels from Memory Genius to Good. Includes historical, biblical, and geography items such as Richard the First nickname, Silas as possible companion, spelling of quintillion, Minnehaha husband, Columbia River source, staff of life, former name of Leningrad, violin string count, Fourth Estate meaning, and Billingsgate fish market city.
Virginia Jewish communities raise over 2.75 million for Israel amid the Middle East conflict. In Richmond 1.1 million from 65 Jews, plus 400 thousand at a 2000-person rally, and Peninsula pledges reach 500 thousand. Norfolk aims for 1 million with about 750 thousand raised. A Monday rally drew 3,000 at a guarded center. leaders cite ongoing war needs and equipment replenishment. Governor Holton sends peace hopes.
Republican lawmakers are divided over pushing a House inquiry into Vice President Agnew. Melvin Laird privately warned colleagues against rushing to Agnew's defense before facts emerge. A Baltimore County case and ongoing Justice Department disputes color the debate as Democrats move cautiously.
HAL BOYLE reflects on how memories mellow with time. Even painful and embarrassing moments soften, shaping our identity. He recalls old rural life, simple comforts, and social norms, noting how memory preserves individuality and meaning as years pass.
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