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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1976
Page
4
A U S Senate debate centers on a Thurmond bill to bar union organization within the armed services. He argues that military cohesion requires discipline and a clear command structure, warning that unions could invite strikes and undermine national security. France and several European nations already ban such unions.
Conservatives in Congress challenge Kissinger Africa policy and the $12.5 million pledge to Mozambique. The House and Senate blocked the aid, while lawmakers debate supporting black nationalist movements and repealing the Byrd chrome import amendment. Kissinger pledged aid in Lusaka but was criticized for lack of congressional consultation.
Senator Allen criticizes a 24 million dollar Africa aid package for Mozambique claiming the country is Communist controlled and repressive. Humphrey amends the bill to bar military funding outside borders, while Allen threatens a filibuster to drop the Rhodesia oppose aid. Senate action rejects the administration's Africa policy for congressional review.
The piece notes the early silly season as politicians and sports stars collide in this months long political humor. It cites Ford Reagan Carter and others, the chaotic delegate hunt, and a blithe Washington backdrop leading to the Bicentennial Fourth.
This biographical sketch traces Flowerdewe Norton and sons from English debt turmoil to Virginia and Winchester. It covers business ventures, marriages, residence at the Wood Addition home later linked to Daniel Morgan, postmaster appointments, and the Norton lineage through George F. Norton publisher of the Evening Item, merging with the Evening Star in 1907.
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