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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1978
Page
5
A collection of reader letters weighs the impact of the Equal Rights Amendment on men and families. Arguments cover alimony, social security, drafting, and federal versus state powers, with calls to contact local senators and representatives in Virginia and beyond.
Letters to the editor discuss who should handle snow clearing in Winchester and counties. One writer criticizes slow, incomplete plowing and asks why chemicals aren’t used or snow removed from town. Another praises the county for rapid clearance within 24 hours.
A letter argues against the Equal Rights Amendment citing draft obligations and constitutional protection. It also scrutinizes the Frederick County School Board's high school cost and design, urging taxpayers to oppose excess spending and attend the Feb 8 board meeting. The author includes personal reminiscences and broader reflections on society, economy, and policy.
In Harrisonburg 99 of 102 Communications Workers of America Local 2278 members walked off twelve hours early demanding changes in use of company vehicles pay differences with other offices vacation time benefits and planned workforce reductions. Union says talks with federal mediators will be sought next week as management contends service continues with most staff off duty.
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