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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1977
Page
4
The Justice Department file shows foreign lobbying fees run in thousands per month for part time representation. Examples include Pat Caddell for Saudi Arabia at 50000 a year, and Clark M Clifford for Algeria at 150000 a year.
In a Washington Senate session a Kennedy Thurmond amendment sought to tax deduct only coach fares for business travel. The measure, opposed by Russell Long, would have eliminated first class deductions, prompting arguments on taxpayer freedom and the role of government in shaping spending.
After a public hearing, Winchester City Council approved real estate tax at 1.30 per 100 and personal property at 3.25 per 100 for the upcoming fiscal year. The move precedes a published budget, with semi annual billing and real estate bills due June 5. Citizens wished for an advance budget summary to understand the rate hike.
An analysis of travel's effect on Winchester and Frederick County notes the 50th Apple Blossom Festival drew crowds and lodging demand, with visitors from Pennsylvania to Washington DC. It cites 1976 tourism spending of over 18 million and a 1:5 ratio to local manufacturing payroll, showing the travel industry as a major, year round economic force.
President Carter designates Robert S Strauss as chief foreign trade negotiator with cabinet backing. The move follows debates over color television imports from Japan and raises stakes for American jobs amid labor pressure and looming trade policy battles.
A report details how poorer nations hire foreign PR firms while oil rich countries spend millions. Venezuela paid 1.37 million dollars for a UN mission campaign. Spain and Greece also hire firms. Hearings on the Foreign Agents Registration Act may occur this summer as lawmakers weigh reforms.
In this editorial, Ralph L. Triplett argues that HEW's opinion allowing all male or all female school choirs intrudes on sponsors' rights. He questions government overreach urging districts, schools, and churches to decide for themselves who sings, citing concerns about state control.
The House defeated Dellums amendment to halt a 50 000 active duty cutback in U S armed forces. Dellums urged bringing home 40 000 troops from South Korea amid debate over Park regime and North Korea threats. Votes 301 to 88 show renewed military concern and support for U S commitments abroad.
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