Winchester Meals on Wheels Seeks Local Support Amid Federal Pressure
Winchester Meals on Wheels faces higher meal costs and volunteer shortages as it weighs federal funding under the Older Americans Act. President Karen Shipp says accepting federal funds would erode the voluntary spirit, prompting a push for local donations and volunteer recruitment to keep the program's "spark" alive.
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Letter to the Editor on Truck Safety and Public Education
A Star letter argues for calmer coverage of heavy trucks and urges the press to educate auto drivers. It cites West Virginia’s driver education program pairing high school students with tractor-trailer training to promote safer highway operation around trucks.
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Carter veto blocks Nor nuclear carrier amid defense clash
The House upheld President Carter’s veto of a 37 billion defense bill rejecting a 2.1 billion Nimitz class carrier. The move draws sharp critique, arguing it weakens U.S. military posture while condemning Carter’s leadership and defense strategy amid Soviet growth. The piece questions costs, vulnerability, and political motives behind the defeat of the nuclear carrier plan.
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Warner Miller interview series on ERA stance and Virginia politics
The fifth Campaign 78 transcript shows Andrew Miller and John Warner debating the Equal Rights Amendment. Warner defends equal recognition for women and cites Navy and Bicentennial record. Miller supports ERA and discusses ratification and state versus federal language. He addresses a non official memo and political fallout.
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Kissinger Sees Camp David as Tremendous Yet Troubling
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger reflects on Camp David as a historic but imperfect breakthrough. He calls the framework a tremendous achievement for Carter Begin and Sadat while warning the ratification will be painful and that factions will quibble, yet a lasting historical process has begun.
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Policy Editor's Note on Letters to the Editor
The notice invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number. It sets a 350 word limit and prefers typed or double spaced submissions. It warns letters may be edited and discarded if authentication fails.
Baker's GOP Role in Senate Leadership and 1980 Bid
Frank Van Der Linden reports conservatives seek to unseat Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker over Panama Canal treaties. Sen. Griffin resists a challenge, Schweiker and Laxalt avoid leadership bids, while Baker defends his vote and eyes a White House run. Levin leads Griffin in Michigan race as Griffin contemplates retirement.
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