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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1973
Page
1
Vien tiane and the Communist Pathet Lao sign a political peace accord creating a coalition government in Laos. Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma aims to meet by Oct 10, while Pathet Lao deputy premier Souphanouvong will join Vientiane later.
The government said reinforcements were sent to Vihear Suor, 13 miles northeast of Phnom Penh, as troops in Kompong Cham continued driving Khmer Rouge insurgents back with only light harassment.
Lawyers for John N. Mitchell seek any White House tapes or written records related to his trial on obstruction of justice conspiracy and perjury charges. The report notes rainfall events at Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory with 82 inches by 8:30 a.m. and a September total of 0.83 inches.
Mills E. Godwin Jr. campaigned through the Shenandoah Valley saying Virginia is a leading travel draw. He outlined plans to boost the industry with information centers, college cooperation, and cross state promotion, citing a nearly billion dollar annual impact.
The new Chilean military junta claims normal life resumes with 100 percent port and transport activity in Concepcion. A Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to Winchester is announced by Frederick County Ruritan Clubs for Tuesday with 18 to 66 year olds in good health urged to donate.
More than 127000 UAW members threaten a walkout at Chrysler at 11:59 p.m. if no contract accord is reached. Talks resume 9 a.m. EDT after a late night adjournment and a blackout on progress. Union seeks wage gains, voluntary overtime, dental coverage, plant safety, early pension at 30 years, and parity with Canadian pay.
The Coast Guard warned the U S Gulf Coast of potentially deadly barrels of sodium and potassium cyanide drifting in the Gulf after a collision on August 5 about 480 miles south of Pensacola. A chemical expert noted ingestion would be required for fatal effect unless cyanide gas is released in acidic seawater.
The U S Circuit Court proposed a face saving settlement allowing both sides to select portions of the Nixon tapes for the grand jury. The court said the memo is not a hint of its stance on constitutional questions.
Frederick County Board of Supervisors may meet with Winchester Frederick County Health Department officials on September 20 to discuss percolation testing and regulations. Dr. William Hatfield seeks a private briefing first, with a later public session, possibly at night in county buildings.
The Shenandoah Apple Co-Op announced top prices for York apples at 7.75 per hundredweight, Golden at 7.60, and other varieties at 7.50, above the 7.25 minimum set by the Agricultural Marketing Association. Juice apples are priced at 3.75, with Yorks top price for 2 percent in storage. Prices for 2 to 2 1/2 inch fruit are 6.75 across varieties, and 3.75 for under 2 percent inch.
The Middletown council unanimously chose Mrs Catherine Monte to fill the unexpired term of Sylvia Hanke. Four ordinances were passed or scheduled for hearings. One ordinance prohibits trailers and mobile homes in town limits with fines. a 24 hour street parking ban for campers was enacted. Halloween rules limit trick or treating to under 12 with a 10 pm curfew. enforcement of a 11 pm to 5 am minor curfew while accompanied by an adult was debated.
A statewide door to door voter canvas for the Godwin ticket will be Sept. 22, led by GOP officials and Virginia leaders. The effort, in nine localities, aims to register supporters and ensure turnout while steering undecided voters toward the Republican slate headed by Mills Godwin with Dalton and Echols.
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