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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1979
Page
4
The piece notes Congress slowed in the 96th Congress with fewer pages in the Congressional Record, fewer measures passed and introduced, and fewer yeas and nays. It argues less legislation reflects the 1990s public desire for fewer laws, a trend seen since last year’s Proposition 13 wave and evident at Capitol Hill.
An op ed-like note argues Skylab debris and other space junk may pose a distant risk. NASA records show about 150 tons of organic meteorite fragments have fallen to Earth with no confirmed hits, keeping the public anxious and the line “Look up” as a framing device.
A Star readers letter complains that the Handley Library’s new ground level Fairfax Lane entrance remains off limits after its dedication. The writer urges staffing or a volunteer solution so patrons can use the convenient rear doors without triggering alarms or checkout desk constraints.
A 1979 NYT licensed critique portrays President Carter amid a chaotic week highlighting his reliance on image consultants, a aborted speech, and staff failures. It argues he sought bold policy yet aimed for high acceptability, leaving him exposed to public and political backlash.
Kilpatrick argues for a legislative veto over Federal Trade Commission rules to curb federal regulatory power. He notes OSHA and FTC reach, cites Schmitt’s plan for a 60 day veto on TRRs, and suggests testing the approach to restrain power without constitutional harm. He compares state and federal precedents and urges trial use.
An essay critiquing Nixon’s 1969 bloodbath claim and the Indochina refugee crisis. The piece argues the fear-mongering did not justify continued war and condemns Vietnam’s expulsion of ethnic Chinese, noting potential loss of life and wealth while urging moral consistency from peace activists. The author cites Clark and other critics, urging clearer US ethics.
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