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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1975
Page
4
The Winchester War Memorial Building expansion stays on schedule for completion around August 1 with a pool court crafts and fitness area. The campaign seeks donations to fund equipment including bleachers blocks machines and a PA system, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars beyond the construction costs.
The Upper Valley Regional Park Authority faces votes from counties and cities on funding a $254,000 loan to acquire Endless Caverns. Officials argue the park will expand recreation, attract tourists, and spur area business, while New Market leaders urge approval despite concerns over past fair handling and local competition.
Simon plans to testify before Congress in two weeks criticizing the economic impact of deficits, warning of capital drain and higher interest rates. He will push a tougher stance on oil nations and seek deep budget cuts, arguing the administration must cut fat and avoid a Cassandra-like 48 hour sensational fallout. He has allies among Southern conservatives and may seek Byrd support.
A Congressional Quarterly survey shows in 1974 most committee sessions were open to the press and public. Senate 25 percent closed. House only 8 percent. Twelve conference committees opened up their meetings.
Richmond AP reports a legislative hearing on a bill to bar salaried state employees from serving in the General Assembly. Critics call it undemocratic, while defenders cite the enduring difficulty of defining conflict of interest in voting on appropriations and agency matters.
Capitol lawmakers push for open conferences in the next session while citing benefits for accountability. Lobbyists say openness helps inform constituents and can sway stances, though space constraints and privacy concerns complicate full transparency in conference committees.
Harper's essay by Arthur M. Louis ranks 50 largest cities on 24 metrics from crime to parks. Newark sits at the bottom, while Seattle Tulsa San Diego and San Jose top the list. the author questions whether stats reflect race age or policing efficiency and notes Chicago as a personal favorite.
A reader from Winchester advocates cheerful obedience to laws even in disagreement and stresses Sabbath observance. Mrs Ruby Wingfield signs the letter from P O Box sss calling out those who call evil.
The Winchester Evening Star lists David H. Smith as News Editor and Eugene P. Miller as Wire Editor. Both positions are noted in the staff byline.
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