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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1975
Page
4
President Ford indicated good economic news due Monday as government data on the third quarter is due. Officials anticipate much higher GNP growth than expected, with inventories rising in August and potential job gains, offering a much needed boost amid inflation concerns.
The Senate approved 59 to 28 to halt a 25 million U.S. donation for a United Nations University project in Tokyo. Thirteen senators did not vote. The editorial contends the U.N. is costly and ineffective and argues against further borrowing to fund such an enterprise.
Washington lawmakers recorded on key votes before Columbus Day recess. Pesticides amendment to HR 8841 passed 250 155 to require state certification for private applicators and EPA oversight. Fishing HR 200 passed 208 101 extending U.S. ocean jurisdiction to 200 miles with July 1 1976 start. Senate Sinai and Sinai related tabling votes debated declassification and U S troop involvement in the Sinai with margins 59 32 and 68 25 respectively.
Bradford Ohio faces a landmark appeal as Tabernacle Christian School seeks to avoid state education standards. Preacher Levi Whisner and twelve parents challenge compulsory rules, arguing free exercise of religion while Ohio asserts minimum standards apply.
Dr H B Landes of Round Hill complains Gandhi was not India’s prime minister and supports a new Frederick County high school near James Wood, urging study of options and touring the current campus to understand funding limits and needs. He notes India aid issues and stresses local education priorities for the Stephens City area.
Dallas Times Herald photographer Bob Jackson recalls being 11 feet away when Jack Ruby lunged at Lee Harvey Oswald. He rushed from the crowd to the hospital after a delay, pressed the camera button as Ruby moved, and captured the chaotic moment before authorities intervened. The image helped shape the immediate post assassination narrative.
President Ford ties a $12-billion tax cut extension to a $395-billion fiscal 1977 spending ceiling. He argues taxpayers gain if government spends less while tax relief fuels growth, aiming to force congressional buy in amid new budget procedures. Democrats and Republicans debate procedural viability and political impact.
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