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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1978
Page
4
The Senate ratified the Panama Canal treaties despite broad American opposition. Omar Torrijos will gain jurisdiction over the Canal Zone within 30 months, with Panama to operate the canal by 1990. Critics warn of potential U.S. subsidies and higher tolls, while amendments seek to safeguard U.S. interests.
The Star earns two Pulitzer Prizes this week for editorials and cartoons. Jeff MacNelly and William Safire are praised by Columbia University trustees for excellence in their trades.
In Stephens City a letter from Joe Harter praises Bob Creamer for Winchester City Council and notes town issues from zoning to a quarry impact. The piece also recounts a Marlboro County visitor’s monster tale about Stevie the lake monster inspiring town spirit.
Washington analysis argues Congress now dominates foreign policy with a weak executive. It notes Vance’s upcoming trip tests negotiations as Senate and House factions stall treaties and arms deals. The piece cites Panama, Turkey Greece Cyprus issues, and rising lobby influence undermining presidential direction.
Republicans accuse President Carter of breaking a promise by renomination of Sam Zagoria to the Federal Election Commission. House and Senate minority leaders Rhodes and Baker say the move stacks the FEC, probe McGarry links, and vow to fight in the Rules Committee amid disputes over bi partisan fairness.
Washington Star Syndicate recalls a slow spring in the Blue Ridge region of Virginia. The piece notes late-winter lingering, a sudden shift to green, blooming orchards, and the odor of earth as spring arrives. It contrasts beauty with litter on White Walnut Run and celebrates robins and garden prep.
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