Wayside Theatre hits 200000th ticket holder milestone
The Wayside Theatre in Middletown celebrated its 200000th ticket on Friday night. Lisa Chisholm, 12, of Winchester, was the honored holder as the 262 seat venue marked 14 summers since opening in 1962. The piece notes the theatre’s community role, workshops, children’s theatre, film festivals, and touring programs.
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Postcard voter registration bill faces House scrutiny
The postcard registration bill advances after Carter pressurizes House Speaker Albert, aiming to expand federal election registrations. Critics warn of duplicate or ineligible registrations and oppose removing personal appearance safeguards, urging registration with in person checks.
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Helsinki failure over Soviet travel and human rights
The Meira Lekina case shows the USSR still bars exits and imprisons dissent in psychiatric wards despite Helsinki promises. Western leaders are urged to persist in pressing Moscow to honor human rights standards and publicize Soviet abuses.
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Reagan Bitter Enders Hold Mississippi Votes Against Ford
In Jackson Mississippi Reagan delegates cling to a bitter end against Ford over Kissinger and detente. Malcolm Mabry a Reagan loyalist switches then stays with Reagan after a sleepless night. Ford hopes a Kansas City endorsement completes the nomination.
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Fresh hearings on air bags test free society limits
Transportation Secretary William Coleman weighs five paths from doing nothing to mandating air bags in every new car. He questions state coercion, market freedom, and the cost, urging that the government must keep highways safe but not govern personal choice.
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