Virginia community colleges face open admissions debate in 1975
Del Edward Lane urges careful consideration of any legislation restricting enrollment at Virginia community colleges. He notes open admissions benefits broad access, while a proposed bill would limit entrants to those likely to complete programs. Lord Fairfax’s stance emphasizes choice, flexible paths, and credit transfer between junior and state colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Southern Legislative Conference
the Council of State Governments
Hilton Head
S.C
Edward Lane
Richmond
General Assembly
Lane
Legislative Commission
Legislative Audit Group
McCoy
Lord Fairfax
Dr. McCoy
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
State Council For Higher Education
Postcard input for local issues merits consideration
The piece discusses using postcards to communicate with city officials about matters like the Friendship Fire Co relocation. It notes postcards are concise, time efficient, and less confrontational than petitions or lengthy letters, offering a capsule view of public opinion while officials stay busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Friendship Fire Co
Michael M. Foreman
Winchester Evening Star Details and Editorial Staff
The Winchester Evening Star notes its establishment on July 4 1896 with Thomas T Byrd as General Manager David H Smith as News Editor and Eugene P Miller as Wire Editor. Postage paid at Winchester Virginia 22601 and circulation noted above 65 000 indicating a large readership.
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Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
David H. Smith
Eugene P. Miller
Reed Deily
Winchester
Ford aides clash with Rockefeller on campaign lines
Commentary notes Howard Callaway publicizing an open mind on Nelson Rockefeller while Ford aides and recent statements drift toward a pro-Rockefeller stance. The piece questions consistency in the White House posture and Reagan’s likely response as he weighs running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Howard H
Bo) Callaway
White House
Nelson Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
Callaway
Rockefeller
Mr. Ford
Jerry Ford
Oval Office
Wrightsville Beach
N.C
Newport
R.I
Reagan
Should U S Set Federal Standards For Workers Compensation
Congressional Quarterly surveys the clash over federal versus state standards for workers compensation. Labor pushes federal coverage while business groups warn of costs and constitutional issues, with hearings planned in the Senate and reactions from major industry groups and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Labor and Management
Congress
United Auto Workers
Thomas A. O'Day
American Mutual Insurance Alliance
Supreme Court
National League of Cities
Michael J. Romig
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Prohibition Era Begins and Ends in U S History
James J. Kilpatrick notes the start of Prohibition on January 16, 1920 and its end on December 5, 1933, calling the period the Noble Experiment lasting nearly 14 years. The piece adds that some dry states persisted and mentions ongoing efforts to compel public school integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mayor Reyes Visit Highlights Winchester Ambato Ties
The Star recalls a 1965 report on Mayor Eduardo Reyes and Mrs. Reyes visiting Winchester, noting sister city ties with Ambato Ecuador. It also covers Richard K. Eddy's appointment to a four year term as director of the Virginia Collectors' Association and Byrd’s Antarctic expedition pause due to the Korean situation. The piece discusses milk prices set by the state commission and parallels between Prohibition, desegregation, and the limits of compelled social change, with examples from Buffalo Boston and Fort Worth on race, education, and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduardo Reyes
Reyes
Ambato
Ecuador
Winchester
Richard K. Eddy
Virginia Collectors’ Association
Richard E. Byrd
State Milk Commission
Richmond
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Eddonials
Community College
Lewis H. Ebert
Douglas 8. O'Connell
Cerrier
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Rocky Show
Lynn Lowe
Arkansas
the Star
Frederick County
American Red Cross
Grand Piano and Furniture Company
Gainer T. Baker
Dodge Ave
LaRocque
CDI
LaRocrque
Davis Bobrow
University of Maryland
Department of Government and Politics
Capitol Hill
Academy
Barry R. Schneider
LaRockque
Schneider
Members of
Congress For Peace
Defense Monitor
National Security Council
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Senate Labor and Public Welfare
Commission
Harrison A. Williams Jr
D N.J
Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Williams
States
James O'Brien
Afl-Cio
Social Security Department
John G. Tysse
Occupational Safety and Health
National Association of Manufacturers
Andre Maisonpierre
Alliance
By James J. Kilpatrick
Brown v. Board, of Education
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Buffalo
N.Y
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Boston
Arthur Garrity Jr
Fort Worth
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
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