Parimutuel Betting Debated In Virginia In 1978
The Virginia race betting issue moves into the 1978 agenda with referenda planned at both statewide and local levels. Pro and con groups estimate different tax revenue impacts, while supporters tout safeguards against crime and hidden ownership as key protections.
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Virginia
General Assembly
Andrew P. Miller
Richard Obenshain
Virginians
Paii Mutuel
Old Dominion
Food stamps linked to economic decline in Puerto Rico study
The Human Events article reviews Dr. Robert P. Vichas study arguing that food stamps in Puerto Rico, begun in 1974, worsened production and labor motivation, with high benefit uptake and imported food reliance fueling federal transfers while stagnating the island’s economy. It notes the broader debate over welfare programs in the United States.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Robert P. Vichas
Vichas
U.S
Dr. Vidhas
Pride in Local Government
Winchester Mayor Stewart Bell Jr comments to the city council on June 13 warning that local tax relief changes shift control from local to state and federal authorities. He argues property tax funds essential city services and questions nationwide reliance on California's Proposition 13 approach.
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Stewart Bell Jr
Winchester
California
Local control praised as essential to Winchester growth
Open Forum column argues for local government initiative and funding in Winchester praising schools recreation water supply and downtown development. It warns against federal inflation and alien controls while urging council to pass a balanced noninflationary budget and consider federal policies shaping local finance.
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Dinner with HEW's Califano by Rowland Evans and Novak
Washington diary notes a $500 dinner offer to lobbyists seeking access to HEW Secretary Joseph Califano. The package includes cocktails with key officials and an intimate dinner with Califano, plus access to Rep. Andrew Maguire and other lawmakers, highlighting a lingering Washington lobbying culture amid reform pressures.
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Robert Novak
Field Enterprises Inc
Washington
Joseph Califano
Secretary of Transportation
House
Jimmy Carter
Andy Maguire
Maguire
Folger Shakespeare Library
Paul Rogers
Florida
Commerce Committee
John Moss
California
John Dingell
Michigan
Transportation
Brock Adams
Harrison Williams
New Jersey
Senate Labor Committee
Rep
Thomas Ashley
Ohio
Special Energy Committee
Thomas P. O'Neill
Califano
HEW
Joe
Joe Califano
Nationwide Insurance
Home Office
Sadat as Dictator Cracks Down Amid U S Pressure
William Safire reports on Anwar Sadat tightening control in Egypt, pushing for dictatorial powers after a 18 month flirtation with democracy. He silences critics, demands loyalty, closes papers, and threatens renewed military action against Israel while the Carter administration offers muted support.
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Begin
Egypt
Anwar el-Sadat
United States
Sadat
Jerusalem
Fritz Mondale
Sinai
State Department
Carter
Senate
Open Forum and Viewpoint Submissions at Winchester Star
The Winchester Evening Star invites reader opinions through Letters to the Editor and Your Viewpoint. Letters must be signed with name address and phone number and under 350 words. Open Forum is a guest column for longer viewpoint pieces of 500 to 750 words. Contact the Editorial Page Editor with ideas.
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