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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1973
Page
1
AP reports British born poet W H Auden died of a heart attack in Vienna at age 66 on a Friday night officials said. The brief memorial notes his status as a leading 20th century literary figure.
The Soviet Union's Soyuz 12 mission completed 29 orbits over two days and landed at Karaganda. Tass reported the two cosmonauts are well with flight systems functioning normally after the test flight. The mission emphasizes testing improved onboard systems and new guidance after Soyuz 11 tragedy.
Lt. Gov. Henry Howell called for reform of school board appointments urging elected boards by city councils or boards of supervisors. He criticized judiciary control in Clarke Frederick and Warren counties and Winchester, vowed to repeal the appointment statute if elected governor. He spoke in Winchester and attended events with supporters and educators. He also praised sheriffs and criticized Mills Godwin for neglecting deputy needs.
The Agriculture Department reports the index of farm prices fell eight percent in the month ended Sept. 15 the steepest drop in over 25 years. Livestock prices led declines while wheat cotton and milk rose since mid August soybeans and corn fell. Overall index remains 48 percent above last year.
Two Arab terrorists who freed four hostages in Vienna after a pledge to close a Jewish transit center fled by plane from Sardinia. Their Cessna 414 landed in Cagliari after Italy blocked landings in several countries. Police identified fugitives as Moustafa Soueidan and Mahmoud Khaldi both with Lebanese connections.
Mostly cloudy and mild through Sunday with a chance of showers. Lows tonight in the 60s, highs Sunday in the 70s. Virginia sees variable cloudiness through Sunday with highs in the 70s in the north and 80s in the south. Extended forecast: Monday to Wednesday expect a chance of rain then partly cloudy, seasonable temperatures, highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s and 40s in the mountains.
Federal prosecutors continue the Agnew inquiry as a judge in Norfolk weighs whether to pause grand jury action. Agnew traveled to California for a speech as trustees including W. Stone and Barry Goldwater back his legal defense fund.
The Cost of Living Council authorized immediate retail price increases for gasoline and heating oil. Gasoline could rise 1 to 2.5 cents per gallon while heating oil climbs 1 to 2 cents. Dealers warn the raise is modest and may not cover costs.
The Nixon reelection finance committee disclosed $18.2 million in secret gifts from ambassadors bankers and industrialists plus a prisoner donor. Major donor W Clement Stone gave $2 million and Richard Scaife listed at $1 million with other large gifts from the Rockefellers and John Mulcahy.
In Los Angeles John B. Connally told the National Federation of Republican Women convention that only women can inject life into the GOP. He criticized men for doing little and letting women handle the work as about 2000 delegates cheered.
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