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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1978

Page

4

Warren County Creates Virginia Agricultural District in Rockland

Warren County approved an 8,000 acre Agricultural and Forestal District in Rockland the first in the state under a new law. The district protects farmland from unwanted development while keeping owner control, allowing farming and forestry uses with limited government intrusion. It lasts through 1982 and may be adjusted only by landowners petitioning removal or inclusion.

Virginia Warren County Frederick Clarke County Rockland Board of Supervisors

Star Letter Guidelines Limit Readers to Four Letters Per Year

The Star outlines letter submission rules including 350 word limit, required writer details, and libel review. A new policy restricts publishing no more than four letters from a single reader per year to expand public participation on editorial page discussions.

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Clarification from Frederick County Firemen Group

James R. Haines president of the Frederick County Fireman's Association states that media quotes were from individual volunteers not official spokespeople. He notes a meeting with Dr. Melton Wright and the Frederick County School Board is set for June 6 to discuss the issues.

the Star Frederick County Fireman's Association Frederick County School Board Fireman's Association Melton Wright James R. Haines Frederick County Fireman's Assoc

Arms Vote Bitterness Lingers

The canal treaty vote eased pressure but the wider planes to Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia issue keeps bitterness. Supporters accuse Brzezinski and the White House of anti Israel bias while Carter seeks to revive Middle East negotiations and delay decisions to allow talks with Sadat and Begin.

N.Y. Times News Service Washington Senate Carter Israel Egypt Saudi Arabia Mr. Carter Jerusalem Zbigniew Brzezinski White House Hamilton Middle East Sadat Begin West Bank United Press International Israeli Defense Ministry Messrs. Sadat Mr. Sadat Mr. Begin United Nations New York Gromyko Soviet Union Moscow North Atlantic Treaty Organization Europe United States Japan

Rhodes the Republican Survivor Faces EPA Clash in Youngstown

Governor James A. Rhodes tours Youngstown to press his anti EPA stance amid steel downturn. He touts nonideological leadership connecting with labor and minority voters while promoting new plants and tax vigilance. Celeste attacks him on heavy industry while Rhodes defends standing up to federal spenders.

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Viewpoint and Open Forum Submissions Guidelines

Winchester Evening Star invites signed letters to the editor with name address and telephone number not exceeding 350 words. Open Forum is a guest column for readers to express opinions on issues, 500 to 750 words. Contact the Editorial Page Editor for Open Forum ideas.

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Navy Shrinks to Record Low as Navy Leaders Warn Congress

The U S Navy has declined from 900 ships in 1970 to 459 this year. Admiral James Holloway III and Navy Secretary Graham Claytor warn Congress that austere budgets imperil major missions and threaten future U S dominance at sea. They call for a large shipbuilding program next year to avoid Soviet gains.

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Editor's Note Calls for Signed Letters Over 350 Words

Policy outlines inviting letters to the editor that are signed, include the writer's address, and exceed 350 words. It requests typed or double spaced submissions, notes edits may occur, and that letters must be authenticated to be used.

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