War on Illiteracy Sparks Grammar Showdown at Cornell
James Kilpatrick skewers a Cornell crackdown on literacy as a dean defends a program while critics blast errors. The column lampoons verbose prose and pedantic fights, noting editors and professors clashing over grammar and usage amid campus tension.
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Washington Star Syndicate Inc
Cornell
Robert Farrell
Cornell Daily Sun
Dean Farrell
Farrell
Dean Lewis
Daniel Margulis
Margulis
Mr. Margulis
Georgia Supporter letter recalls 1856 and class prejudice
A reader praises Ms. Bradburne for a letter titled GEORGIA SUPPORTER and reflects on historic views of mountain communities. The piece cites Willa Cather on Gore Back Creek Valley, argues worth is measured by actions, and critiques modern public figures who attack opponents without proof.
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the Star
Ole
Bradburne
Stephens City
Georgia
Willa Cather
Gore
Back Creek Valley
Pine Hills
Winchester Hospital
Winchester Star Letters on Politics and Education
A collection of letters discusses Governor candidates, union votes at Capitol Records, county city office plans, and Senator Byrd’s budget returns. Contributors include James Butcher, George A. Lawson, M. A. Collins, Charles Miller, and Leonard C. Ellis.
Rollason named acting chief of Front Royal police
Col. Richard N. Rollason appointed acting chief amid legal action against Chief Charles V. Rutherford. The town council hopes to stabilize morale and keep operations running while a dispute with patrolmen and superiors is resolved. Rollason, director of the regional jail program, previously acted as Warren County sheriff in 1974-75 and says the duties are temporary and expects teamwork.
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Front Royal
Richard N. Rollason
Charles V. Rutherford
Walter M. Duncan
Col. Rollason
Warren County
Second Place Poor Joe Theismann and Virginia race satire
The piece cites Joe Theismann's frustration at being No. 2 behind Billy Kilmer with harsh wit. It riffs on Virginia politics as the lieutenant governor race draws attention, noting Joseph Canada and Charles Robb campaigning with slim issues. The lament ties obscure sports fate to public life.
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Joe Theismann
Theismann
Washington
George Allen
Sonny Jurgensen
Billy Kilmer
Kilmer
Jurgensen
Mr. Theismann
Mr. Kilmer
Virginia
Joseph Canada
Charles Robb
Commonwealth
Chuck
Joe
Mr. Canada
Robb
Noise ordinance proposed for Winchester city seeks health boost
Anne Stark from P O Box 197 writes to commend a September article on a new Winchester noise ordinance aimed at reducing city noise. She argues for countywide extension and notes roosters do not reflect real noisy threats, comparing them to shotgun blasts.
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the Star
Winchester
Carter Energy Strategy Sparks White House Backlash
President Carter publicly blamed "special interests" for blocking his energy bill, triggering a wary reaction on Capitol Hill. Energy officials downplayed department involvement as Senate doubts and internal disagreements over tax features and deregulation threaten the bill's fate.
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Washington
Carter
Senate
Energy Department
White House
Big Oil
Capitol Hill
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Gulf and
Mobil
Thomas P. O'Neill
House
James Schlesinger
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Laurence Woodworth
Woodworth
Energy
al Alm
Georgia
Congressional
Schlesinger
Senate House
Local Newspaper Rates and Staff Directory Details
The notice lists staff roles including General Manager Thomas J. Byrd Managing Editor Lewis H Ebert Advertising Director Eugene P Miller and Wire Editor Owily Ecceps Sundey. It also shows subscription and mailing rates with local carrier and motor delivery options and timeframes.
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Roy E. Potts
Lewis H Ebert
Eugene P Miller
Winchester
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The
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George A. Lawson
Fairmont Ave
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Frederick County
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