U.S. Image Shifts From Domination to Neglect Says Times
A 1977 analysis notes a global rethinking of Washington as critics claim the United States neglects many regions. Secretary Vance faces a no win position amid tensions in the Middle East and Rhodesia as trade disputes with Japan and shifts in world finance threaten the defense of civilization and alliances.
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N.Y
Washington
State Department
Vance
Middle East
Rhodesia
South Africa
U.S
Americas
Europe
Asia
Japan
Western Hemisphere
More Equality in Federal Proceedings Could Aid Small Biz
The piece argues Congress may grant judges power to award costs to prevailing defendants in civil actions against the United States. It highlights Senate sponsor Domenici and House sponsor Crane, their bills to curb arbitrary regulation, and the cost shifts from government to regulators as a step toward fairer justice for individuals and small businesses.
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Washington Star Syndicate Inc
Washington
City Hall
Capitol Hill
Congress
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Cies
Pete Domenici
New Mexico
Domenici
Senate
United States
Philip M. Crane
Illinois
Crane
Justice Department
Antitrust Division of Justice
Donald I. Baker
Call 911 for unified emergency lines urged in area
The piece argues for a single 911 emergency number in Winchester Frederick County and Clarke County. It notes that police fire and rescue services currently use separate listings. a unified system would route calls to the correct agency, allow tracing, and be toll free from pay phones. Officials say technical hurdles exist but are solvable, with an estimated console cost of 8000 to 40000 dollars and potential lifesaving benefits.
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Europe
Japan
Asia
Washington
Asia Society
Free Nations of the Pacific
Canberra
Australia
Southeast Asia
United States
Winchester
Frederick County
Clarke County
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Nancy W. Lee
Frederick
Boards of Supervisors
the Star
Crutch for Big Labor Act Faces Senate Challenge
The 1977 Labor Reform Act would quicken elections and raise penalties against employers and workers in union disputes. Backers seek to curb union maintaining power, while critics warn of a chilling effect on business and workers. The House approved the measure 257-163. Senate prospects uncertain.
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Big Labor
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Star Wars Lacks Key Ingredient in Nostalgic 1937 Spoof
A New York Times review debates a Saturday afternoon serial parody set in 1937, noting Emperor Zung and Velma Suttee with Aces Norton in peril. It argues the film recreates the era but omits sex and wedding stakes, comparing to Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers while critiquing coded marriage plots.
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N.Y
New York
Uxor
Emperor Zung
Velma
U.S
Velma Suttee
Zung
Aces Norton
Buck Rogers
Rascal
Dale Arden
Flash Gordon
Wilma Deering
Buck
Wilma Pone
Flash
Dale
Dick Tracy
Tess Truehart
Watt
Letter Policy Editor's Note Guidance
The notice invites signed letters to the editor with writer’s address and telephone number. It states letters should not exceed 350 words, preferably typed or double spaced. It notes letters are subject to editing and will not be used if not authenticated.
Wreath theft prompts Winchester reader notice and comments
The letter from Mrs. Raleigh M. Engle reports a wreath stolen from her door on December 9 and notes neighbors lost theirs. She asks for return or proof, warns of local vandalism, and urges community alert. The page also contains complaints about local fertilizer pricing and dishonest local businesses.
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the Star
Lost
Raleigh M. Engle
Washington St
Winchester
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George Ball
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Winchester Evening Star
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