Supreme Court Opens Term Facing Major but Not Blockbuster Questions
The Supreme Court begins its new term with cases on libel and press rights, parental rights in mental‑institution decisions, abortion protections, and quota-based hiring. Key disputes include CBS and Anthony Herbert libel questions, pretrial access for press, and due process in parental commitment of children. The term also examines teacher citizenship, foreign service retirement, and reverse discrimination challenges from Kaiser Aluminum and other groups.
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GAO backs Newport News for Saratoga overhaul in budget push
GAO study urged Navy to re assign Saratoga overhaul from Philadelphia to Newport News citing about 120 million dollar savings. Estimates show Philadelphia costs overestimated by 37 million and Newport News by 67 million, amid political overtones and timing constraints.
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Locker Room Follies and the Right to Privacy Clash
A reporter wins access to the New York Yankees dressing room followed by other women journalists. A 15 minute postgame access period is set with players remaining clothed and a 30 minute privacy window afterward. Reds manager Sparky Anderson defends exclusive clubhouse access stirring debate.
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Upsets by Prop 13 Candidates Stir Minnesota and Massachusetts
Two liberal tax cut candidates won surprising primaries in Minnesota and Massachusetts under Prop 13 influence. Donald Fraser and Michael Dukakis lost renomination to foes who attacked abortion rights gun control and taxes while courting crossovers from Republicans. Edward King and others face uncertain paths to November as party unity strains.
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Bob Short
Washington
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Kemp-Roth
Carter's North Carolina Coattails in 1978
President Carter toured Asheville on September 22 pledging support for John Ingram and Lamar Gudger but facing a tough political landscape. Democrats hoped funds would rise with the campaign but Helms remained a strong hurdle and no clear midterm boost emerged.
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Ingram
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Winchester Evening Star Publisher and Staff Credits
The Winchester Evening Star announces staff roles with Thomas T. Byrd as Manager, Roy E. Potts NT as Managing Editor, Lewis H. Ebert Advertising Director, Eugene P. Miller as Wire Editor, and David O. Loomis Editorial Page Editor, published by Winchester Evening Star Inc at 2N Kent Street.
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David O. Loomis
Winchester Evening Star Inc
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South Carolina
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