Debt Ceiling Sparks House Vote On Increase To 783 Billion
Congress faces a showdown as the House rejects a Carter proposal to raise the debt ceiling by 75 billion and approves a 73 billion rise. Senator Byrd urges a six month extension to allow tighter debt oversight amid a record 1978 deficit projection of 74.6 billion.
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United States Press Inc
Washington
Bill Ketchum
California
Barber Conable
New York
Congress
Carter
House
Ketchum
Senate
Harry F Byrd
Virginia Independent
Finance Committee
Byrd
Subcommittee
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Vanik
White House
Blumenthal
GOP’s Last Ditch Stand on Panama Treaties
A 1977 view argues the Republican push to oppose Panama Canal treaties risks long term harm, framing a polarized 1978 election dynamic. It notes Reagan Laxalt influence, Ford and Kissinger support for ratification, and potential Latin American fallout if treaties fail.
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Paul Laxalt
Nevada
California
Ronald Reagan
Laxalt
Reagan
New Orleans
Republican National Committee
Ford
Kissinger
Senate
U.S
American Canal
Panama
Republican Party
Alf M. Landon
National Committee
Howard Baker
Baker
White House
Dwight Eisenhower
Latin America
Virginia political labels blur as Godwin backs Lane
A Virginia editorial weighs how party labels mislead voters as Gov. Mills Godwin and Henry Howell both back Ed Lane for attorney general. The piece argues philosophy may trump party lines and predicts ideological shifts will sharpen elections and make candidate identification easier.
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Mills E. Godwin Jr
Henry Howell
del. Ed Lane
Virginia
Howell
Mr. Godwin
Mr. Lane
Lincoln
Taft
Community Voter Registration Deadlines And Local Registrars
Area residents can register to vote for the upcoming general election including governor and attorney general races. The Star lists registrar names, locations, hours, and phones for Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties and Warren County with special Saturday hours on Oct 7 8.
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The
Star
Winchester
Martha Grim
Rouss City Hall
Boscawen Street
Clarke County
Barbara Jones
Church St
Berryville
Royal Plaza
Front Royal
Ex Congressmen Scatter After Losses To Capitol Hill Life
After heavy election defeats in 1976 many ex members remain near Washington working in law firms lobbying or federal jobs. 21 of 39 defeated lawmakers still operate in Washington with several taking Carter administration posts while others maintain roles on Capitol Hill or in public service.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Congress
Capitol Hill
Carter
Garner E. Shriver
R-Kan
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Shriver
Kansas
Charles A. Mosher
Ohio
House Science and Technology Committee
Gilbert Gude
Library of Congress
Congressional Research Service
Thomas M. Rees
Calif
Rees
St. Louis
William L. Hungate
D-Mo
Hungate
House Judiciary Committee
Richard M. Nixon
Gale W. McGee
Wye
U.S
Organization of American States
Edward Mezvinsky
Iowa
United Nations Commission On Human Rights
Patsy T. Mink
Hawaii
My Shrinking Subway Crisis of New York
A My shrinking subway in New York becomes a metaphor for social class, crisis, and public services as the author observes dwindling trains and expanding limousines. The piece wryly critiques efficiency drives, rising costs, and a possible exodus to New Jersey.
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New York
Washington
U.S. Mail
Pentagon
U.S
New Jersey
Passaic
Turkey calling event supports wild turkey preservation efforts
In March 1973 Virginia sportsmen led by Tom Rodgers formed a group to aid wild turkey preservation. The NWTF and U S Army Corps of Engineers operate a 6000 acre Bussey Point preserve in Georgia to relocate turkeys. On Oct 8 James Wood High School hosts the Virginia State and Mid Atlantic Turkey Calling Championships with exhibits and a two showings of The Call of the Wild Turkey, admission $2, no charge to attend.
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the Star
Virginia
Tom Rodgers
Fredericksburg
National Wild Turkey Federation
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
NWTF
Bussey Point
James Wood High School
N.W.T.F
Richard Smith
Blaine
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Committee On Ways and Means
Charles Vanik
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Winchester Evening Star
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Godwin
Rainbow
Mr. Howell
Charles Robb
Frederick County
Mary Gay Eisner
Court Square
Warren County
Nina Kettinger
Main Street
J. Edward Roush
D-Ind
Environmental Protection Agency
Andrew J. Hinshaw
Hinshaw
Orange County
Henry Helstoski
D-N_J
Helstoski
Allen T. Howe
Utah
Y Times News Service
Subway
James H. Clay
Lanny
Thomas T. Byrd
Roy E. Potts III
Lewis H. Ebert
Eugene P. Miller
Edward P. Offley
Winchester Evening Star Inc
Kent St. Winchester
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