Council's Homework On flood insurance debate exposes unprepared council
The Winchester City Council faced a tight deadline and mixed preparation in discussing the federal flood insurance program. Critics say members delayed questions and failed to integrate data, risking ineffective policy as complex flood plain management looms.
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H. Delmer Robinson Jr
Donald E. Smallwood
Viewpoints on federal judges and race and sex
The piece argues competent judges matter most in federal courts and opposes appointing on racial or gender lines. It notes Byrd Jr. commission proposal of 10 white men and questions affirmative action critics while recalling Brown v. Board of Education.
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Haldly
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Harry F. Byrd Jr
Byrd Commission
Soviet Diplomatic Dirty Tricks and Holbrooke Rumor
U S intelligence suspects Soviet disinformation after a VNA report from Vientiane quotes Richard Holbrooke criticizing Brzezinski and China. The report, likely Moscow sourced, aimed to strain U S China relations and disrupt Carter policy.
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Peking
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Moscow
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East Asia
Apple Jacks and Jills Club disbands after ten years
Letters recount the final Apple Jacks and Jills meeting in Winchester with nine members present. The group thanks parents and notes eight couples formed through its activities, leading to the Swingles and no divorces among them.
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Ocean City
Hershey Park
Kings Dominion
Apple Blossom
Chuck
Polly Crim
National Avenue
Winchester
Viewpoint and Open Forum Guidelines for Letters and Columns
The Winchester Evening Star invites signed Letters to the Editor with name address and phone, not exceeding 350 words. Viewpoint is a regular forum for readers opinions. Open Forum is a guest column for opinions 500 to 750 words. Contact Editorial Page Editor at 667 3200 for Open Forum ideas.
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Agenda in the 96th Congress signals clashes over social programs
President Carter faces stiff liberal resistance from his own party over spending and social legislation as the 96th Congress opens. Ed ward Kennedy pushes for national health insurance while Republicans and deficit-minded Democrats oppose expanding welfare and taxes. Inflation pressures loom, with Social Security tax rollbacks and labor reforms contested amid party splits and election results.
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Massachusetts
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Senate Finance Committee
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New Hampshire
Wendel Anderson
Minnesota
Dick Clark Crown
Floyd Haskell
Colorado
William Hathaway
Maine
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