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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1977
Page
4
The Shenandoah Valley town hosts the Apple Blossom Festival celebrating spring and its history since 1924. Laury Boone crowns Shenandoah 50th with a parade, band music, and balloon filled events as thousands visit for coronation, rides, and shows.
Washington faces questions over a 600 kilometer cruise missile limit added to the Carter SALT package in Moscow. Warnke urged the concession, yet officials deny a major concession and some suspect a retreat from prior U.S. positions. The issue fuels criticism of handling and transparency in the administration.
The Winchester Chapter of the National Secretaries Association joins nationwide Secretaries Week April 24 30. Marguerite Royston is president and Mayor Stewart Bell Jr. helps highlight the observance. The piece notes 3.2 million secretaries nationwide, including 32 000 men, and praises their work and impact in offices.
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Republicans in Congress vow to oppose President Carter’s gasoline tax proposal viewed as socialistic. The plan could raise up to fifty cents per gallon by 1985 with yearly 5 cent increases, while supporters argue rebates aid the poor. Senate leader Howard Baker and House counterpart John Rhodes criticize the package as costly and risky to growth.
Tom Baldridge built the festival from its early years, serving as director-general from 1938 to 1968 and shaping its growth after World War II. He organized administration, led Jaycees initiatives, and aided war bonds and bicentennial efforts while earning Citizen of the Year honors. He remains a tireless doer, guiding events and inviting key guests.
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