Virginia taxpayers applaud Dalton on curbing state growth
The article praises Gov. Dalton for restricting state government expansion, halting overbudget college spending, and limiting travel by officials. It includes an organizational chart of Virginia agencies and notes about 8,000 vacant positions and a directive to abolish slots vacant six months or more. A comparison to California notes similar cost-conscious leadership.
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Winchester City Council Faces 3 Key 1978 79 Budget and Policy Votes
City council meets tonight and tomorrow to decide on the 1978 79 city budget the Apple Acres rezoning and a proposed third term for school board members. The editorial backs the budget as easy vote with no tax increases and 5.8 percent spending rise but cautions traffic impacts from Apple Acres and adjacent development and urges staged development tied to highway improvements. It opposes extending school board terms beyond two consecutive three year terms and calls for keeping the current tenure rules.
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How to Share the Wealth Chronicle Opinion
A Harper's essay by Tom Bethell critiques Washington's wealth from government profits and real estate, arguing for distributing federal wealth while warning against dismantling government. It suggests relocating agencies to boost other cities and reshape national wealth distribution.
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Open Forum: Inflation, Budget Reform, and Constitutional Amendment
A Winchester area reader argues inflation stems from perpetual debt and unrestrained spending. The author calls for a constitutional balanced budget amendment and a two thirds state legislature convention to curb federal profligacy and restore sound finance.
Regulation Costs Too Much in 1978 Debate on Textile Rules
The piece argues federal regulation imposes high costs across industries from textiles to aviation. It cites a $3.2 billion admin cost and $63 billion annual compliance burden, with consumer prices rising accordingly. It notes Carter doubts over byssinosis standards and questions if regulation is still worthwhile.
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War on beef urged as prices squeeze families
A reader warns that soaring beef costs threaten lower and middle income households and urges a shift to poultry and legumes. The letter cites a June Star front page and notes cattlemen reducing herds to raise prices, with foreign beef risks and potential policy responses.
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Chile's Outrage Against Decency
A 1978 New York Times overview details how the Pinochet regime's amnesty and state of emergency measures mask ongoing abuses. It cites disappearances, hunger strikes, and international responses, noting that promises of reform do not match actions. The piece highlights 597 disappeared Chileans and continued secret police violence.
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Winchester Evening Star Masthead
The document lists the Winchester Evening Star staff roles including managing editor advertising director wire editor and editorial page editor with the publication address in Winchester Virginia. It names Roy E. Potts III Lewis H. Ebert Eugene P. Miller Edward P. Offley and other staff positions.
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