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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1978
Page
4
The 1976-78 Virginia budget ended with a $39.7 million surplus. Governor Dalton and the General Assembly are urged to hold the cushion, avoid new spending, and prevent tax increases amid uncertain 1978-80 conditions.
In a defense budget over 119 billion dollars, a proposed saving of about 25 million draws little congressional fanfare. The issue centers on whether moving military household goods abroad should remain a lowest-bid sole award or return to competing bids under a six month Okinawa test. Rep. Paul McCloskey pushes for reinstating competitive bidding, arguing free enterprise strengthens the military.
Washington reports Rep. Jack Kemp may announce a 1980 presidential bid, signaling a break with Ronald Reagan. Kemp's private pledge to back Reagan waned after May coverage, amid booster talk and internal debate on timing and strategy.
Texas voters remain split on President Carter as Bill Clements uses the "dead chicken" nickname at Amarillo to attack him. polls show Carter's low ratings on foreign policy and inflation, but experts say Texas still may not deliver a Reagan win in 1980.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch argues that John N. Dalton campaigned to fund Virginia Tech's vet school but now faces studies predicting an oversupply of veterinarians by the 1980s and 1990s. It notes regional plans, costs, and alternatives such as regional cooperation with N C State, with Dalton weighing econ omic and political factors.
Senate leaders press to approve a tax cut around 16 billion dollars or more, defying President Carter who warns of a veto. Byrd says sign if possible, Kemp argues over two tax philosophies, while voters react to Proposition 13 and deficit concerns shape the budget debate ahead of November elections.
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