Reynolds Store Area Plans Volunteer Fire Company in Frederick County
Residents near Reynolds Store in northwest Frederick County push to form a volunteer fire department. Organizer Roger Crosen cites about 60 000 for essential gear with hoped 4000 annual county donations and support from Gainesboro and Winchester fire companies. Community fundraising and volunteer participation encouraged for protection and safety.
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Twenty finalists named for regional spelling bee honors
Twenty students advance to regional competition at Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown to determine the area representative for the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D C. Names include Candyss Collier Jayson Vance Joe Barnett and many others from Daniel Morgan Middle School Robert E Ayler Junior High School and Ressie Jeffries schools.
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Warren County Junior High School
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Letter to the Star Editor A Teacher Responds
A Virginia teacher defends the educational voice of the VEA opposing norm referenced testing and single-method evaluation. She argues teachers face heavy mandates, limited control, and shared accountability with parents and courts. She urges readers to visit schools and see teachers at work.
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City Must Economize on Costs by David Jenkins
David Jenkins a Winchester native running for City Council North Ward argues for direct citizen involvement and cautious growth. He cites rising city operating costs outpacing population growth and proposes regional facilities and possible city county merger to spread expenses while maintaining services.
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Neutron Bomb Delay Deepens Carter Administration Split
The 1978 crisis centers on President Carter canceling the enhanced neutron warhead amid internal disagreement. Officials blame chaotic process and political pressure from Moscow as Brzezinski Brown and Vance push for production while Young privately warned against the weapon. Rumors say Jordan complicated advice, and Carter’s Latin trip coincides with mounting disillusionment in Washington.
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Editor notes on letter submissions policy
The policy article explains that letters to the editor are invited and must be signed with the writer's address and telephone number. Submissions should not exceed 350 words and preferably be typed or double spaced. Letters are subject to editing and may be rejected if authentication fails.
A Teacher Of Grammar A Classic Scholar Remembered
The piece honors George Oliver Currie a Northwestern University professor of Germanic philology from 1897 to 1933 and later at USC He died at 88 thirty years ago The essay praises his grammar books Syntax and Parts of Speech and notes Verbatim revived editions Currie valued flexible usage avoided rigid conservatism and celebrated the copula and precise expressions.
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