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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1978
Page
1
Washington AP report notes Carter unveils 10 broad principles for a national health plan to go to Congress next year. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy and labor allies withdraw support, criticizing leadership and the plan as too late and inflationary. Carter defends phased approach and inflation guardrails.
Virginia enjoys abundant rainfall with Winchester totaling 26.10 inches in 1978, over the yearly average. US Geological Survey monitors groundwater via a 310 foot well at McGaheysville. drought pushed its level to 86.17 feet below the surface last year, recently rising over 20 feet since July 7, 1978.
President Carter presents a ten point framework for a national health insurance plan. It promises universal comprehensive coverage, choice of physicians, cost containment, phased implementation, mixed financing, and a strong private insurance role under regulation with emphasis on preventive care and consumer participation.
A Winchester woman Mary K Campbell 28 died when her car veered onto Rt 7 colliding with a chartered Greyhound near the Shenandoah Bridge. Her nine year old son Edward sustained minor injuries and was released from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dozens of bus passengers were treated with no serious injuries.
In Berryville a $1.8 million Grafton School expansion began with a ceremonial groundbreaking. Mrs. Samuel Birch founder of the Grafton School helped lift the sod as children, parents, and local notables cheered and released balloons.
Federal Reserve Chairman G William Miller urged a second phase of anti inflation policy focusing on price and wage behavior in autos steel and non ferrous metals He warned inflation could trigger a serious recession if unchecked and forecast price rises of 7 to 7 percent over the next year He suggested industries cooperate with unions and government to slow price increases
Star Inside Today's Star reports Pete Rose, baseball's hitting star, collected hits in two games yesterday to rise to third on the all time batting streak list. The note hints at sections covering sports, living, and upcoming pages.
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