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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1978

Page

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First Lady Rosalynn Carter Arrives in Rome for Pope Paul VI Funeral

Rosalynn Carter arrived in Rome to lead the U S delegation at Pope Paul VI funeral. She called the late pope a wise and beloved symbol of mankind and noted his concern for the poor and social justice. Vatican released Paul VI testament urging pardon and simple funeral rites.

Vatican City Rosalynn Carter Rome U.S Paul VI Vatican Paul Jimmy Carter Lillian Pope Paul St. Peter’s Basilica Holy See St. Peter's Square

House-Passed Tax-Cut Bill Heads to Senate Growth Likely

The House approved a 16.3 billion tax cut and sent it to the Senate where leaders expect it to rise toward 20 billion. President Carter fought for 25 billion, while Sen. Wong urged adding about 4 billion to offset inflation and the Social Security tax rise.

Senate Washington House Carter Ways and Means Russell B. Wong Dla Finance Committee Long

Surgeon General warns no safe level for any cigarette

Washington AP reports Surgeon General Julius Richmond states there is no known safe level of smoking for any cigarette type. He concedes some cigarettes are less hazardous, but data do not support a safe level. American Heart Association backs the warning. American Cancer Society calls for stopping hazardous brands. a government scientist suggests a pack daily of some low-tar cigarettes may carry no apparent risk.

Washington United States Julius Richmond American Heart Association American Cancer Society

Memphis Strikes as 1100 Officers Picket City Streets

Memphis police officers walk off their beats amid a citywide strike over pay as a state of civil emergency is declared. National Guard units may be deployed while authorities seek a settlement and curfew plans are discussed.

Memphis van Nunally Tennessee National Guard Tennessee National Guard Camp Shelby Hattiesburg Miss Nunally Shelby County Ron McKinney

PCC Denies Interim Hike as Moody's Lowers PE Bond Rating

Moody's lowers Potomac Edison bond rating to Baa after the SCC denies a $2.1 million interim rate hike. PE warns it cannot issue mortgage bonds without funds for construction and may cancel major projects if funds remain unavailable. The Virginia decision follows prior rate actions and rating downgrades linked to inflation and weak earnings.

Star Potomac Edison Virginia State Corporation Commission SCC Commission New York West Virginia Maryland Securities and Exchange Commission Don Whipp

Ballot Choice on November School Board Selection

Frederick County voters face a ballot decision to continue electing school board members via a court appointed electoral board or to have members chosen by the Board of Supervisors. Judge Woltz signed the order after approving a taxpayers association petition with about 2,400 signatures. Association president Sam Lehman notes rising public interest in government. School board chair Solenberger was not available for comment.

David Baker Memphis Police Association Presley Chandler Star Frederick County School Trustee Frederick County Board of Supervisors Robert K. Woltz Woltz County Taxpayers Association Taxpayers Association School Trustee Electoral Board Tion Sam Lehman Lehman Charles Hott John Solenberger

Buck Ryan Fiddler Featured in Country Roads

Inside Today's Star Buck Ryan appears on page 12 in Country Roads feature. The column highlights the famous fiddler Buck Ryan and his Frederick County roots.

Buck Ryan Frederick County Fiddler

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