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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1979
Page
2
Balanced budget supporters plan another push this week to add a ban against Sacras det tacher andardmies amons federal debt ceiling by 32 billion. Sen. William Armstrong, R Colo, drafts an amendment to mandate a balanced budget by fiscal 1981. Details remain unresolved with Armstrong’s briefing.
A Richmond judge delayed the start of David Chandler's jail term for defying a news source order until a Virginia Supreme Court review. The Ledger-Star reporter faces a $100 a day fine and possible suspension of sentence while the high court considers the case. Chandler has declined to reveal the unnamed sources accusing state purchasing division vendors of gifts. The reporter plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court if needed.
Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd said he would oppose any effort to attach a balanced budget amendment to the House debt limit bill when it reaches the Senate. He warned that using the debt limit as a vehicle for non-germane amendments would unduly constrain future fiscal response. The House approved the bill 212-195, extending the debt ceiling to March 31, but officials warn the limit could be exceeded earlier, risking default on bills.
Rep. Paul Trible vows to push a bill to revive capital punishment for certain federal offenses including murder treason espionage and sabotage. The move follows ongoing questions about federal death penalty legality after a 1972 Supreme Court ruling and prior limited executions like Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Virginia revisions to death penalty statutes are noted.
A 2000 strong Baton Rouge public school strike enters its fourth day with signs of growth as Teamster affiliated custodians plan picket lines. Washington teachers drift further apart while walkouts threaten St Paul and Cincinnati. parish schools to stay open with non striking staff.
Ralph Ivan McClure received 30 days in jail for marijuana possession in Winchester Circuit Court with 17 days already served and 13 suspended. He faces six months probation after pleading guilty to a reduced charge from distribution in an undercover Virginia State Police drug probe that produced 30 indictments.
The forecast calls for a shower chance Tuesday with highs around 60. Extended Virginia outlook shows fair midweek then possible rain Thursday and Friday. Warmer than average with 60s highs and 40s lows. rainfall data and historical totals are listed.
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