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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1978
Page
1
With a midnight strike deadline looming, Postal Service and union negotiators press separate talks via federal mediators in Washington. The three-year contract expires tonight and key dispute centers on firing workers to trim staff versus a union no layoff clause from 1970.
Winchester Postmaster J C Chamberlin says a nationwide mail walkout would have little local impact even if it occurs. He notes contracts expire at midnight and federal contingency plans could deploy troops if a full national strike unfolds.
In Springfield Colorado farmers question 100 percent parity as wheat output falls 16 percent nationwide while government aid reduces acreage by 20 percent. Leaders shift to anti corporate conspiracy framing though optimism resurges among some farmers. The piece also notes a Norfolk and Western rail strike in Chicago and a clerks walkout over automation.
Talks at Leeds Castle between Egypt and Israel yielded no decisive progress yet双方 remain willing to pursue negotiations with U.S. mediation. Cyrus Vance plans a fourth visit to the region within 18 months to push a broader settlement including Syria and Jordan.
Washington AP report says administration and key Democrats explore compromise on a 15 billion tax cut bill. Talks focus on easing capital gains taxes for homeowners and investors while Carter signals no firm position. House Ways and Means debates possible changes as Congress seeks early October adjournment and Senate tweaks likely.
In Richmond AP report Richard Obenshain confirmed M. Caldwell Butler and D. French Slaughter as cochairmen of his U S Senate campaign. Slaughter a Democrat turned independent, Butler and Slaughter tout broad moderate to conservative Virginians backing Obenshain. They oppose ERA extension and advocate a strong national defense while criticizing United Nations ambassador Young’s remarks.
Frederick County Planning Commission and county supervisors plan a joint meeting to discuss a zoning change request allowing an auto repair garage in an agricultural district. The article notes the agenda and local planning process details.
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