12 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1975
Page
1
U S S Byrd Jr. faces a pivotal 1976 choice, buoyed by a bipartisan dinner by about 800 backers who donated 100 each, raising over 50000. Speakers praised him as a strong candidate while Byrd avoided committing to a party label or candidacy timing.
In a Senate hearing Donald Rumsfeld pledged total dedication to a strong U S defense posture and military strength. He supported detente with the Soviet Union where interests align but opposed unilateral force reductions in Western Europe. He stressed civilian control of the military and promised a personal defense analysis after consulting senior leaders and political allies.
Washington AP reports oil price controls nearing expiration on Saturday as conferees consider a compromise acceptable to the administration. The plan would keep controls briefly, then raise prices before next year’s elections, aligning with Ford’s push to end controls and spur domestic energy development. Ford urged Congress to act now, criticizing delays.
The Senate Banking Committee voted 8 to 5 to kill former Georgia congressman Ben B. Blackburns nomination to head the Federal Home Loan Bank Board amid objections to his votes against fair housing and civil rights measures. The split reflected party lines and marked a rare rejection of a presidential nominee.
About 100 to 150 inmates at Youth Facility One, Lorton Reformatory, held a silent slowdown starting Tuesday over food, dining hall upkeep, living conditions, and a disputed law library. Administrator Soskin described ongoing dialogue with protest leaders as inmates refused to attend classes in protest. The facility houses 348 male inmates aged 18 to 26.
The U S Senate and House react to the United Nations Zionism resolution with condemnations and a nonbinding call to reassess participation in the General Assembly. President Ford and Secretary Kissinger condemn the measure as unjust and harmful to U S interests.
Two conservative Republicans Rhodes and Burns signal possible federal aid to avert New York City's default amid cash flow strain. Rhodes backs short term loan guarantees if NYC adopts a balanced plan. Burns warns of market risk and may back help if deterioration worsens. Seidman says no White House shift.
The Berryville Town Council held its initial review of the proposed master plan last night, marking the start of formal consideration for the town’s development direction. Clarke Compass notes a separate feature on Main Street in Boyce in its Page 22 edition.
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