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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1975
Page
4
The Star praises Clarke County for preserving rural character while guiding growth. It highlights a 1974 Master Plan that limits industrial development and protects agricultural land, noting residents favor rural living and a deliberate pace. The piece commends Clarke for planning before major change and hopes others imitate the approach.
The Star notes Councilman Ben B. Dutton and the Public Safety Committee are refining an ordinance to close Loudoun Street Mall to most vehicular traffic. The plan faces debate between a pedestrian mall and limited access for church and bank needs, stressing public safety and pedestrian protection.
Senate Finance Committee chair Russell Long dominates the conference in approving a $23 billion tax cut signed by President Ford. He preserves 15 percent depletion for small oil firms while ending the 22 percent write-off for giants. Long champions a 10 percent work bonus and a $50 Social Security payment, drawing praise and criticism as legislators rush to vacation.
Virginia aims to cut its highway fatality rate from 3.2 to 2.5 deaths per million vehicle miles within a year. The piece highlights sobering US crash statistics, factors like alcohol and tailgating, and Virginia’s 62 000 miles of roads and 3.1 million licensed drivers amid a drive to improve road safety.
FBI 1974 crime report shows a 17 percent rise in serious crime and 11 percent rise in violent crime, with property crimes up 17 percent. Levi calls the system a failure, urging deterrence and quicker punishment amidst broader debates sparked by At tica prison riot coverage.
A reader laments expanding safety powers and supports gun rights including House Resolution 1087 to limit restrictions on firearms. A second letter praises and critiques the Frederick County Tax Payers Association actions impacting school funding and budget priorities.
James Reston argues unity is essential as Ford faces domestic economic woes and Thieu appeals for aid. He warns partisan blame deepens wounds from Vietnam and urges bipartisan action to support Saigon and stabilize world oil, trade, and security policy.
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