17 Mar 1976
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1976
Page
1
The New Jersey Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Rubin Hurricane Carter and a codefendant after ruling their 1967 trial was substantially prejudiced. The decision cites issues during the proceedings that affected the defendants' right to a fair trial.
Frederick County faces about 1.1 million dollars in potential deficit for fiscal year 1976 77. County Administrator J C Renalds attributed the gap to higher school costs and the end of Winchester payments. The board debated salary hikes while aiming to trim the budget by 755000 through revenue sharing funds insurance cuts and postponements. A small tax increase of 20 to 30 cents was discussed if needed.
Reagan's Illinois primary loss narrows his path to the nomination as Ford wins 60 percent to 40 percent and takes 60 percent of delegates. White House sources note Morton seeks to persuade Reagan to drop out, while Reagan vows to push on with North Carolina campaigning and a Texas primary bid starting May 1.
Ford won a decisive Illinois Republican primary with 59 percent over Reagan while Carter, leading Democrat, gained a large delegate haul. Carter led in delegates, Wallace trailed, and Daley backed Howlett in the governor’s race as Illinois results shape the national race toward North Carolina next.
The EPA cited Winchester for monthly wastewater discharge permit violations starting in October after a sewage plant upgrade. Levels rose from 27 mg/L to 34 mg/L in November and 40 mg/L in December, triggering a quantity violation. The state board has 30 days to act or EPA may intervene.
An archeological conference is scheduled in Front Royal this Friday and Saturday with more details on the area page. Clarke County voters in Berryville and Boyce will see candidate views on the May 4 election on today’s Clarke County page.
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