Carter urges NATO members to boost military strength
President Carter told the NATO summit in London that Western Europe needs more muscle as Soviet forces are stronger than needed for defense. He proposed a defense ministers committee to assess alliance strength and report at a May Washington summit, and urged closer cooperation in defense equipment and two way trade.
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Howell Loses Bid to Expand Voter Registration in Va
A federal appeals court denied Democratic gubernatorial candidate Henry Howell’s bid to extend Virginia voter registration hours. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that current registration days and hours do not violate federal rights, denying a temporary injunction to keep offices open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. three nights weekly.
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Local stores defend selling men magazines amid juvenile access fears
Area retailers justify carrying Playboy Penthouse and similar titles as business driven, noting discreet handling to deter juvenile access. 7 11 stores stock behind counter displays with 20 to 30 percent markups, while Berryville News Stand owner reports 12 titles and about 100 copies weekly for flagship magazines.
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Carter Faces Senate House Clash Over Social Security Plan
President Carter faces strong opposition from key Democrats in Congress as he pushes Social Security reforms. Mondale and Califano outlined tax based funding. Senate leaders weigh changes and possible improvements while warnings of fund exhaustion loom in 1979 for disabled benefits and 1983 for old age and survivors benefits.
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No Stafford Charges Seen Against Fletcher
The Fredericksburg investigation into Stafford County Parks and Recreation Dept. director Robert Fletcher found no charges now planned. A separate possible action in Winchester remains pending. The audit flagged $1500 in ski-trip revenue not turned over and overall inadequate bookkeeping.
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Evans Home for Children to Open with Open House
The Evans Home for Children announces an official opening this Sunday with an open house. Details and photos appear on the Area News Page. A new look at the Artex Plant in Front Royal is also featured with accompanying photos and story. The Frederick County Board of
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