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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1975
Page
4
Two year old resolution remains valid urging a substitute program for Halloween that directs children to organized group events. The council backed efforts urged by the Winchester-Frederick County Ministerial Association to steer youth toward supervised parties as a safer alternative to door to door trick or treating.
The piece notes a globetrotting race to cash in on the American bicentennial with France and Britain courting travelers from the states while Americans weigh costs. It emphasizes celebrating at home in Winchester Virginia with local history sites and the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, inviting readers to enjoy national pride locally.
William Safire analyzes President Ford's NYC bankruptcy speech, noting certainty about ending hope for debt guarantees and predicting a protracted congressional process. He outlines likely political reactions from city officials, bankers, and lawmakers, and cites a compromise approach on mortgage disclosure.
Crosby S. Novoes argues for a balanced view of intelligence gathering amid post Watergate backlash. He notes public hypocrisy and defends legal, necessary snooping in national security and crime cases while urging clear standards to protect civil liberties. The piece emphasizes redefining individual rights without hampering state defense.
President Anwar Sadat told editors at Blair House that the United States holds most of the cards for a final Arab Israeli peace settlement. He suggested Washington would need to withhold aid to Israel to press negotiations, while Ford stressed U.S. resolve to keep peace talks moving.
Star Forum presents citizen questions to candidates Thomas Malcolm and Lacy Anderson. Shirley Carter requests views on public employee collective bargaining and a seven percent salary increase vote. Patricia Edens asks about formal law enforcement education for Sheriff candidate Anderson.
Congress debates the 12 day settlement disclosure rule affecting home closings. HUD and lenders report delays and higher costs, with critics saying the law causes held up moves and extra expenses while some buyers find value in disclosures. Proxmire calls for suspension and rewrite.
Buyers typically pay title search fees title insurance field surveys loan origination fees other closing costs prepaid items and statutory charges while sellers usually cover realtor commissions discount points and other minor costs. Some charges may be allocated differently though most transfer taxes and recording fees fall to the buyer.
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