Growth and land use debate shapes 1980s in Clarke Warren Frederick counties
The paper reviews a decade of growth pressures in Clarke Warren and Frederick counties. It highlights regional projects, state and federal policy shifts, and rapid suburban expansion into exurban areas near Washington. Officials face costly demands for utilities, roads, schools and planning expertise as they plan for the 1980s.
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Clarke, Warren
Frederick
Virginia
University of Virginia
Tayloe Murphy Institute
Shenandoah Valley
Clarke
Washington, D.C
Metropolitan Washington
Unity Editor letters spark contrasting views on hostages
A two letter page recounts support for a film of unity in freeing hostages, contrasting a priest who questions sanctions on Iran with Ted Kennedy. It includes a Winchester stay’s gratitude note from a scout group after a truck fire, thanking townspeople, officials, Red Cross, and local volunteers for aid and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Ted Kennedy
Ted
William Sloane Coffin
Iran
Cliff Smedley
Mt. Falls
Winchester
Williamsburg
William Wolfersburger
Shenandoah Council
James Norbury
Camp Rock Enon
Red Cross
Howell
Jim Schwartz
Mike Coppertino
McDonald’s
Fire Dept
Gainesboro
Dave Whitaker
Winchester Evening Star Editorial Page Editor Names
Roy E Potts Eugene P Miller and David Loomis listed with editorial page duties for the Winchester Evening Star Inc at 2N Kent St Winchester Virginia 22801. Publication details include contact number 657 7200.
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Roy E. Potts
Eugene P. Miller
David 0. Loomis
Winchester Evening Star Inc
Kent St
Winchester
Where Do We Go From Here 1978 Washington Opinion
The piece argues that the United States faces a world rapidly changing in the 1970s that outstrips its institutions and that Washington must reexamine the federal system. It highlights the oil bloc's power, Iran’s hostage crisis, and the need for structural reform beyond partisan blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tim Washington
United States
Washington
Carter
Kennedy
Reagan
Connally
Ayatollahs
Douglas D i
Mr. Dillon
The Amazing Video Christmas Star
A humorous critique of television gadgets and failed gift ideas from a shopper who recalls indestructible toys and laments toys that break easily. The piece reflects on Pocket Fisherman Smokeless Ashtray Veg-O-Matic and other ironic modern conveniences.
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Julia Child
The New Improved Mommy and Daddy Parody Instruction
Satirical piece Christmas of 1979 translation showcasing a faux miniature electronic toy MOMMY AND DADDY. It humorously details assembly steps and absurd safety warnings while spoofing consumer tech jargon and parental power dynamics.
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New York Times
U.S
Mommy
Daddy
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John Dalton
Front Royal
Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T
Wire Editor
Congress
Opec Na
Tehran
By Scott Patton
Evening Star
Mom & Dad
By Russell Baker
Mommy and
Addy
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