Winchester Post Office plan sparks clash over future use
Community meeting at Daniel Morgan Middle School heard government and postal officials oppose a compromise to keep the old Post Office as a combined postal and government building while considering alternatives. Congressman J Kenneth Robinson urged answers and pledged to press for next steps as protesters pressed for downtown postal service and more use of the building. Officials indicated a move to lease space with other agencies and debated whether existing facilities already meet needs in Winchester.
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Carter backs 50 dollar tax rebate as economic core
President Carter moves to a 31 billion stimulus with a ubiquitous 50 dollar rebate per personal exemption, targeting broad tax relief. The plan, debated with leaders, proposes 11 billion in rebates and cash payments, plus a 12 percent investment tax credit to spur business investment.
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al Ullman
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Gas Shortage Crisis Pushes Carter Plan To Aid Homes
The 1977 Washington Star reports a severe natural gas shortage due to a cold winter. President Carter proposes emergency power measures to keep homes schools and hospitals heated while deregulating some interstate gas prices and boosting supply via pipelines. Offshore producers are ordered to maximize output, with mixed estimates on cost to consumers. Curtailed gas in Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky Maryland and West Virginia affects thousands of industrial and commercial customers.
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Area Industry Adapts Gas to Oil Amid Shortage
In the Winchester area interruptible gas customers face cutoffs as winter shortages bite. Capitol Records and Shenandoah College report readiness with dual fuel boilers. others warn of higher costs and tighter operating budgets while several firms switch to fuel oil as a backup.
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Shenandoah College
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Marshall First Skirmish Over Right-to-Work
Washington AP reports the Senate delays confirm Ray Marshall as labor secretary marking the first skirmish in the 95th Congress over right to work laws. Marshall, a UT economist, is expected to win approval despite conservative opposition as debate time is set.
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Pardon and Amnesty Across 12 Presidents Highlight History
A historical overview shows at least 12 U S presidents involved in pardons or amnesty moves from Washington to Ford. Ford issued a Sept 16 1974 clemency plan for draft evaders deserters and those with bad discharges.
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Helmet law to stay on books despite opposition
The General Assembly decided yesterday that the motorcycle helmet law remains active amid strong opposition. Arrests reported by Frederick County Sheriff's Dept in connection with the New Years Eve 7-11 robbery in Kernstown. Photo and full story on Area News Page. Acquitted continues on page 19 with David Wayne Underwood.
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