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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1978
Page
4
City faces a shortage of 1 212 metered spaces for 2 000 downtown workers and shoppers. A proposed triple the $1 parking fine seeks to curb violators though merchants favor free parking for customers. Alternatives include doubling fines and daily ticketing with plans for a new deck at Auto Park.
An editorial weighs the 1980 Senate contest in Virginia focusing on government contracts and the Saratoga overhaul decision. It argues Mr. Miller must balance party loyalties with independent stances and suggests voters favor the man over party labels.
A reader vents about weather forecasters chasing sunshine while lamenting inconsistent weekends. She recalls planting grass seed, reports sparse rainfall, and argues that varied weather benefits nature and life in Virginia. She urges acceptance of diverse climates over constant sun.
A letter to the Star Editor argues for voting based on the character of a candidate over wealth. It contrasts past senators with modern figures, cites Roosevelt and Rockefeller as models, laments low turnout, and warns that in a crisis the hottest hells are for those who act immobile.
Carter faces Democratic leaders after vetoing the $10 billion public works and energy bill. O'Neill Wright Mahon Bevill protest, while Rhodes Myers note extensive White House arm twisting. House tally 223 to 190, short of override, signaling ongoing partisan tension over inflation and spending.
Ed King, a Democrat and ex Port Authority chief, campaigns on a tax cut platform dubbed a Massachusetts version of Proposition 13. He contrasts with Francis Hatch on environment and nuclear power while critics question his funding plan and tolerance of welfare waste. King's lead hints at a political shift posing implications for Carter's 1980 bid.
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