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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1974

Page

4

Davis seeks public backing for Virginia corrections overhaul

Virginia Department of Corrections Director Jack F. Davis aims for 18.4 million dollars from the 1975 General Assembly while revenues lag. He plans a 17 town hall road show with 50 000 tabloid prints to sell reforms, counter misconceptions, and secure support, though critics warn real reform hinges on performance.

Jack F. Davis Department of Corrections Virginia General Assembly Davis Department State Council On Criminal Justice Richmond Times Dispatch Virginia State Crime Commission Corrections Division of Corrections

Mills Back Home After Tidal Basin Incident Draws Mixed Reception

Rep. Wilbur D. Mills faced boos from Conway High School students and scrutiny from newsmen on campaign day. Voters and a lingering scandal over a 1972 presidential bid and milk lobby ties shape a risky race against Judy Petty, with many Arkansans torn between loyalty to Mills and concern over his private life.

Conway Ark Wilbur D. Mills Mills Conway High School Hendrix College House Ways and Means Judy Petty Petty Henry Ford Alcoa Chemical Benton VFW Arkansans Little Rock Washington Wilbur Mills the Star Frederick County James Wood Cafteria Cafteria Gerry van Strander Albin Extension Homemakers Club

A Conservative View on Boston 1974 Race Clash

James Kilpatrick describes Boston’s 1974 anti-busing protest at the Sheraton, noting a stark contrast with Birmingham and comparing Southern and New England racial dynamics. He observes white mistrust, black frustration at court-ordered desegregation, and predicts eventual acceptance as law prevails.

Boston Mass Sheraton Portsmouth N.H The Clinton, Tenn Little Rock Birmingham Richmond Charlotte Massachusetts Roxbury New England Ed Brooke

Chairman at large referendum and local politics debate

Readers discuss a November election issue for Frederick County and governance reform. Letters praise a chairman elected by all districts, cite Stephens City park land, and urge citizen input.

the Star Stephens City Frederick County Roy Mac Miller Clearbrook

Vote for the man who stands for our form of government

A speaker declares nonpartisan allegiance to the constitutional order and urges support for a candidate who upholds democratic republican principles, emphasizing continuity of the existing governmental framework.

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Winchester Evening Star Masthead Details

The Winchester Evening Star publishes daily except Sunday with staff listings for general manager Thomas Byrd advertising director Lewis Ebert and editors Douglas OConnell Eugene Miller and carrier delivery details. The paper operates in Winchester Virginia with subscriptions and contact numbers for readers.

Thormnas Byrd Lewis H. Ebert Douglas B. Oconnell Eugene P Miller

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Winchester Evening Star Inside Report By Rowland Evans Robert Novak Jaycees Thomas Eagleton Edward M. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Cleburne County Heber Springs Wilbur California Ronald Reagan Ford Congress By James J. Kilpatrick Francis Sargent National Guard United States National Advisory Commission On Commission Harry M. Weaver Charles W. V. Meares Casper E. Weinberger Blue Ridge NMSS Caspar W. Weinberger Health Education and Welfare Independence Ave S.W Washington, DC Roy L. Ash Office of Management and Budget Executive Gerald R. Ford White House Barbara W. Harrington Steve Haines SPCA Susan DeHaven Winchester Spca Star Files George B. Stickley Jr Star Club New York Life Insurance Company Sam Preston Winchester Park and Recreation Board Winchester Civic Center Joe Bugarski Winchester George C. Marshall American National Red Cross James F. Byrnes South Carolina Robinson J. Kenneth Robinson Kenneth Harold G. Brown South Washington St Senator Byrd Congressman Robinson Russia Ralph L. Triplett Gore Bob Snyder Snyder Virgil R. Strader, Jr Ephesus Robinson Is Winchester Va
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