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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1978
Page
4
Opinion argues the weak dollar, high gold prices, and persistent inflation threaten U S competitiveness. It calls for a practical energy policy and shared belt tightening across government, business, and consumers to rebuild confidence and reduce dependence on oil, aiming to curb wage price pressure.
In the 1978 80 Virginia budget a 13398 item funds a new car for Governor John N Dalton. He trades the predecessor’s Cadillac for a nine passenger Continental from a low bid. First family becomes two Continentals as Mrs Dalton leases a blue Lincoln Continental.
Carter rejected steel fastener relief prompting a congressional realignment. Analysts say power has moved from the White House to Congress, with budget committees and one house vetoes limiting the president. Single issue lobbying and campaign finance reshape lawmakers' incentives and threaten cross party coalitions.
Ronald Reagan plans a 1980 presidential bid with a new campaign committee and a broader advisory net for selecting a vice presidential candidate. He aims to win the Republican nomination and the presidency, trimming former aides like John Sears and Richard Schweiker from soon to be different roles. Crane and other Republicans press for a younger nominee, while Reagan urges unity to defeat Carter.
A critical, opinionated look at the Koreagate affair and Justice Department handling of Otto Passman and Tongsun Park. The piece alleges delayed testimony, missteps by the Ethics Committee, and political influence linked to Tip O’Neill. It questions motives and outcomes, suggesting a quiet pursuit of leniency over accountability.
The notice invites signed letters to the editor with the writer’s address and telephone number. Letters should not exceed 350 words and are preferred typed or double spaced. Submissions are subject to editing and may be rejected if authentication fails.
A Winchester editor thanks Star staff for Detox article and praises Joe Bageant. The letter critiques the July 29 Tourism Challenge piece, detailing Virginia travel advertising budgets, inflation impacts, and rival state spending, arguing to boost state ad funds over welfare costs.
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