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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1979

Page

4

Rizzo and Federal Suit Highlight Philadelphia Police History

The Justice Department filed a broad civil suit against Philadelphia city officials and police over alleged brutality. The piece notes Frank Rizzo's hard line on crime, recalls past incidents, and argues police must observe higher standards and obey the law.

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Clarke County Fair reruns bring fun to Route 7 near Berryville

The Clarke County Fair opens last night on Route 7 one mile west of Berryville offering food music greased pig scrambling tractor pulling and beauty judging. Free admission for seniors on Thursday and the Blue Ridge Fox Hounds parade with fireworks on Friday night add to the lineup. The fair runs through Saturday night with more entertainment down the road for those who missed Frederick County two weeks ago.

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Letter to the Editor on Fun Food and nutrition

Sarah H Vitols of Winchester argues against labeling sugary and processed foods as fun food. She cites health impacts on youth and supports government action to limit non nutritional junk food in schools, urging nutritious offerings in cafeterias and schools.

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D C Amendment Seen Failing to Gain Momentum

The D C amendment to treat the District of Columbia as a state stalls amid indifference and opposition. Only six states ratified so far while others debate or reject. Proponents cite justice of representation. opponents warn of constitutional strain and prefer returning land to Maryland.

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Kennedy Favored by UAW Locals as Carter Faces Defeat

The Kennedy surge in UAW locals alarms party leaders but Fraser and the UAW high command stay aloof. The article notes Kennedy leading in some locals by up to 89 percent while the UAW remains cautious in public.

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Pass GO Proceed to the Poorhouse

Russell Baker uses a Monopoly game with President Carter to illustrate a crisis of confidence in 1979. Tanner negotiates purchases and rents as updates to the rules reflect inflation and rising utility costs while the president urges resilience.

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