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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1979
Page
4
The Bloomroll continues as the Grand Feature Parade starts at 1 30 p m with thousands along the parade route. Sunday in the Park at Winchester Recreation Park offers arts, crates, parachute jumps, horseshoe and softball tournaments and more events.
Wayside Theatre in Middletown launches its most ambitious season with longer runs and more performances. A May 15 sign up date lowers subscriber discounts from one third to one fifth, while the new LORT contract reflects growing regional prestige. Despite record attendance, rising costs and fundraising short of goals push the non profit to seek donations through Special Friends offering free subscriptions.
A Winchester reader faults local auto service for repeated carelessness after three repairs. Issues include a damaged fuse box cover, a loose spark plug, and missing hubcaps on new tires, urging pride in workmanship and accountability.
The Los Angeles report notes public concern over gas shortages amid Rancho Seco shut down and Diablo Canyon delays. Barry Commoner urges rapid federal solar programs, detailing photovoltaic and gasohol paths and arguing political barriers favor oil and nuclear power over renewables.
The writer celebrates a unusually cool and green 1979 spring in Rappahannock County. Flowers bud early with white dogwoods, redbuds, and lush greens while wildlife, gardens, and local fox hounds add color. Despite cold nights and garden set backs, the season is described as a joyous, vintage year to remember.
President Carter weighs moving his hair part from right to left after a Camp David talk with Gregory Atha. The aides debate image impact with Vance and Begin. The joke escalates during talks with Sadat, who suggests the Sphinx’s hair style as guidance.
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