07 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1977
Page
1
Five senators led by Edward Kennedy introduced a bill to extend public financing to Senate races and limit campaign spending. The plan mirrors presidential funding, sets per voter and total caps, and offers matching funds for major parties. They cited Common Cause data showing rising special interest contributions.
In Bucharest the 7.2 magnitude quake killed hundreds and damaged 30 blocks of apartments as 4,000 potential deaths were feared. Industrial plants suffered. exports of meat cereals and grains could drop. U.S. aid arrived amid a massive relief effort.
The House assassinations committee weighs James Earl Ray's offer to testify as it returns to major votes on Carter tax measures and economic aid. Ray claims he was used in a conspiracy to scapegoat him for King’s murder while his lawyer denies committee contact.
The article traces a shift from the old black coat and whistle to a modern, personable truancy officer. Today’s officer is educated, versatile, and office-based, handling liaison work between schools, parents, guidance, and courts. Virginia duties include annual home-visit reports. In Winchester Patsy Jack heads Pupil Personnel Services, with Swagler Koonce in Frederick County and Paul McWhinney in Clarke as local coordinators.
Frederick County officials say the Stafford County Recreation Dept investigation focuses on allegations by a former employee of bookkeeping irregularities. State Police and the commonwealth's attorney are reviewing claims that former head Robert Fletcher transferred profits to subsidize the department budget. No charges have been filed and no indication Fletcher misappropriated funds personally.
The first of a five part series profiles Robert E. Ayler, chairman of the Star Leadership Awards Committees, focusing on his role and vision. The article previews upcoming installments covering committees in Winchester and Frederick, Clarke and Warren Counties.
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