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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1978
Page
1
Egypt and Israel near finalizing a peace treaty ending three decades of war. State Department spokesman George Sherman said major issues have been resolved for both delegations and the next steps depend on the two governments.
Prime Minister Mustafa Khalil said Egypt has asked for modifications to the draft treaty with Israel and has not rejected it. He and President Sadat reviewed the text, with Cairo informing Washington of technical remarks. Israel framed the pact as independent of other issues, while Egypt sought language linking it to Palestinian issues.
Sherman says draft must be approved before signing and that delegations must resolve issues including terms for selling all Israel discovered in the occupied Sinai to be returned to Egypt. Breakthrough followed Israelis’ plan to consult with their cabinet after Friday and Saturday talks.
Entertainer Bob Hope, 75, was treated for a mild cardiac rhythm disturbance after falling ill following a performance in Columbus. Dr. Ralph Lach said the condition was not a heart attack and Hope, though fatigued, could rest a few days and continue with a busy schedule.
In Moscow the negotiation effort between the United States and the Soviet Union for SALT II stalls as prospects dim. Gromyko says another round likely, while Vance calls progress substantial but not decisive. Brezhnev plans to join the final session as talks extend beyond the weekend.
Virginia lawmakers consider constitutional change to allow public referenda akin to California's Prop 13. Kenneth White of the Virginia Taxpayers Association said Sen. Charles Waddell will sponsor the bills, arguing Virginia lacks the power to initiate statewide referenda and that citizen initiatives would express broad public support.
Associated Press Democrat Andrew Miller tours Roanoke and southwest Virginia with Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd who appeared at a United Mine Workers rally in Richlands. Byrd promoted Miller and Clark’s bid while Miller urged coal as central to U S energy policy and criticized John Warner’s spending in the race.
In a Tazewell speech Holton urged voters to judge John Warner by issues while criticizing Andrew Miller. Gov Dalton at Botetourt dinner accused Miller of taking a low road, and Warner in Fincastle complained of distortion of his statements as Miller allegedly attacks his character.
A mixed local paper roundup notes rising anti litter sentiment with no fixed clean up plan. Winchester hosts big names for local Dem and Republican candidates. Clarke County Plans Commission discusses a 168 acre subdivision. multiple sections listed across pages including Obituaries and Sports.
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