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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1978
Page
4
The Winchester Parking Authority will open an interim lot at Cork and Stewart this summer to add 30 spaces, reducing the shortage to 82. A proposed 350 space garage remains under study with city officials and the hospital, aiming to resolve long term parking capacity.
Editorial argues that President Carter’s decision against deploying the neutron bomb removes a key balance against Warsaw Pact tank superiority in Western Europe. It contends NATO’s 11,000 tanks vs Soviet 27,200 gives Moscow a massive advantage and warns unilateral disarmament risks a slide toward communist dominance in Europe.
Washington reports Melvin R. Laird backs George Bush as the likely 1980 Republican rival to President Carter. Laird dined with Bush in Boca Raton and told colleagues Bush could be a winning candidate, while still leaving room for Ford or Baker.
The piece notes prompting support for Laird among former colleagues and the challenge of securing the Texas delegation, while detailing CIA pressures from ITT trials and a Panamanian canal treaty debate. It highlights Stone’s potential bloc and Helms backed proviso to transfer the canal to Panama, delaying ratification.
William S. Keyton Sr outlines six years of North Ward service and his readiness for re election. He cites roles as transporta tion and ordinance chair and notes support for prudent tax use. Keyton seeks North Ward voters confidence on the Democratic ticket.
A playful invitation circulated for an April 3 wild game feast honoring Bert Lance, hosted by Clint Murchison Jr. and Thomas Webb Jr. at Webb's Potomac estate. The piece links Lance to Middle East oil deals, Saudi lobbying, and political influence, noting federal figures and a web of business ties.
Policy explains letters to the editor must be signed with writer's address and phone number and not exceed 350 words. Typed or double spaced is preferred. Letters may be edited and will not be used if authentication fails.
President Carter faces pressure as rising consumer prices fuel opposition to the Senate farm bill aimed at saving farmers. Senate leaders including Talmadge and Dole pushed a 2 billion dollar plan to set aside 31 million acres, while House conferees delay Easter talks. Carter risks alienating farmers while courting urban voters and Panama Canal treaty politics.
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