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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1976
Page
4
Clarke County Historical Association seeks space in the clerk’s office after courthouse expansion to securely store documents portraits and furniture. Board of Supervisors decision pending. Advocates urge centralized preservation to protect county history from fire theft and loss.
A World Book Almanac chart highlights the surge in U S budgets and debt since 1900, noting a leap from billions in the early 20th century to trillions in later decades. It cites 1977 spending at 413.3 billion with a 50.8 billion deficit, and urges restraint to curb rising costs and unpaid bills.
Reporter notes at least 179 candidates filed with the Federal Election Commission for President. The piece highlights quirky bid names and platforms from varied hopefuls including Accountability Burns and Evylin 501-14-70387, plus oddball claims and humorous personal histories.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report confidential projections show Ford vulnerable to Reagan. New York Republican chair Richard Rosenbaum abandons uncommitted stance, seeks 130 of 154 delegates for Ford amid expected Reagan wins in Oregon Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Nevada Idaho.
Readers laud City Manager Seldon for coolness and courage guiding government through infighting and inertia. The letter extols his pragmatic, self made path, compares him to a Spartan Youth, and cites Churchill Hugo and Longfellow to celebrate steady progress and decorum amid partisan pressure.
A Star editorial urges states to stop funding party primaries from tax money, arguing parties are private associations and should fund their own candidate selection. James Reston reports on Ford and Rockefeller maneuvering at the New York convention, with delegates split and Rosenbaum backing Ford while Reagan gains some support.
Washington insiders survey possible vice presidential picks after the primaries. If Carter wins the Dem nomination, Bayh Mondale Stevenson Glenn are named as likely vp options. if Ford is nominated, Connally Baker Brock Richardson are considered. if Reagan wins, Connally Richardson or Simon head the list. Humphrey could loom if Carter falters.
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