Frederick County Debate Over At Large Chairman Referendum
The county may vote November 5 to elect a countywide chairman for the Board of Supervisors. Current chairmen are chosen from one district and owe loyalty to both district and county. Proponents argue countywide leadership better represents all, while opponents fear loss of balanced county governance.
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Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Solomon
Raymond Sandy
Fairfax
Sandy
Jean Packard
The
Star
Dennis Cole
Ford Faces Pressure Over Cuban Sanctions Policy
The article reports President Ford resisting calls to lift Cuba sanctions before conditions improve. It cites OAS pressure, Kissinger diplomacy, and comments by Mexico's Luis Echeverria Alvarez. Senators Buckley warn of security risks from Soviet bases at Cienfuegos. It notes Cuba’s military buildup and questions a US aid program.
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Washington
Ford
Cuba
Kennedy
Fidel Castro
Castro
Florida
Leonid Brezhnev
Organization of American States
OAS
Quito
Ecuador
Henry Kissinger
Mexico
Luis Echeverria Alvarez
Kissinger
Mr. Castro
United States
Moscow
Western Hemisphere
Cienfuegos
U.S
Buckley
Argentina
Uruguay
Brazil
Havana
KGB
Inflation-Proof Congress urged in Virginia commentary
Capitol panel urges voters to elect fiscally responsible candidates to curb inflation. Speakers warn that 85 percent of the federal budget is already locked in, leaving little room for trimming, and urge electing representatives who will act to protect the economy.
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Congress
Virginia
U.S
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Byrd
U.S. Senate
Washington
Ford Campaign Efforts Fell Short in Cleveland Stop
The Cleveland visit drew about 300 Republicans at the Sheraton ballroom with no TV coverage while Dean Burch blamed timing and security for scarce crowds. Rhodes snub and fundraising differences highlighted a misstep in Ford's Oregon campaign swing and ongoing party fatigue.
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Cleveland
White House
Ford
Public Square
Dean Burch
Mr. Ford
Ohio
Sheraton Hotel
Oklahoma
Sheraton Ballroom
GOP Faces Heavy Burden in Key House Races
In the 1970s election context, Republicans struggle to dodge blame for recession and inflation. Representative William C. Wampler faces pressure from beef and coal voters in Virginia, while Colleen O Connor narrows the gap with Bob Wilson in California 41st District as defense spending remains a campaign focal point.
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Wampler
William C. Wampler
Virginia
Bristol
Charles Horne
House Agriculture Committee
J. Ray Dotson
Mr. Wampler
Wilson
Bob Wilson
Colleen Marie O'Connor
California
Armed Services Committee
San Diego
Avoid Left Turns In Life
Daily meditation urges keeping to the straight path in decision moments. It warns that a single left turn can harm others and leave lasting damage, though it acknowledges personal problems persist even for those who stay straight.
Apple harvest ends in southern Virginia amid steady market
The Apple harvest in southern Virginia is finished with Red and Golden Delicious picked in Martinsburg and Winchester. Winesaps will start harvesting this week and the market remains steady over the past week.
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Virginia
Martinsburg
Winchester
Winchester newspaper ad rates and staff list
The notice lists staff titles Thomas J. Byrd General Manager Lewis H Ebert Advertising Director Douglas O Connell Managing Editor Eugene P Miller News Editor and the operating details for daily publication in Winchester Virginia including contact phone number and subscription rates by carrier or mail for various periods.
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Thomas J. Byrd
Lewis H Ebert
Douglas 8. Oconnell
Eugene P. Miller
Winchester
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Robert Novak
House
Senate
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Columbus
Big Jim Rhodes
John J. Gilligan
Richard Nixon
Foxy
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Evans
Novak
Gop
Matt Pinkus
Congi
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Afl-Cio
Horne
Labor
O’connor
Pentagon
Paul Tsompanas
Berry's
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Winchester Evening Star
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