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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1978
Page
4
The State Crime Commission finds firearms caused more than two thirds of Virginia murders in 1977, with handguns dominant. It urges federal action to shut down the underground gun market, bans the so called Saturday Night special, and rejects mandatory handgun registration as unworkable.
James J. Kilpatrick reflects on George Wallace as a tireless political force. The piece recalls Wallace’s relentless campaigning, demagogic yet skilled oratory, and sharp recall of politics across decades, noting his continued aura despite a 1978 senatorial setback.
The article notes a lack of compelling speeches at the UN disarmament session while world arms spending nears 400 billion dollars annually. It laments fading political eloquence from leaders like Carter and Callaghan and highlights growing weapon stockpiles and a global tax burden for defense.
A 1978 outlook outlines President Carter ordering U S negotiators to seek a zero yield nuclear test ban with the Soviet Union despite Joint Chiefs opposition. Gen David Jones faces questions over loyalty to policy and military risk amid Senate hearings and internal dissent.
Policy outlining that letters to the editor are invited and must be signed with address and phone number, limited to 350 words, preferably typed double spaced, and subject to editing or rejection if not authenticated.
Opponents of the labor reform bill gain confidence that clots will fail to halt filibuster on June 7. They propose amendments to curb union leaders' powers regulate pensions and attack strike violence. Helms vows to defeat the measure and seeks a secret vote on pay raises for high earning union officers.
The Winchester Evening Star invites community input through signed Letters to the Editor with name and address and over 350 words. Viewpoint is a regular opinions forum, while Open Forum features guest columns on current issues. Open Forum ideas should be directed to the Editorial Page Editor.
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