Carter backs Lance as Senate probes former banker
President Carter supports Bert Lance as the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee opens a full scale inquiry into Lance. Comptroller John Heimann testifies as Lance prepares to appear before the panel next week.
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Carter Faces Bruising Senate Fight Over Panama Canal Treaties
President Carter signs new Panama Canal treaties with Panama's Gen Omar Torrijos Herrera in Washington, winning Latin leaders but risking a sharp domestic battle. The agreements transfer canal control by 2000 and guarantee neutrality, with U S rights to intervene if the canal is threatened. Senate ratification looms as opponents mount a fierce campaign led by critics like Ronald Reagan.
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Ethiopia and Somalia Break Diplomatic Ties Sparks War Fears
Nairobi diplomats see Ethiopia’s 48 hour expulsion order for Somali diplomats as a potential prelude to war or pressure on the Kremlin over arms to Somalis. Ethiopia accuses Somali troops of aiding eastern rebels. Somalis deny direct involvement, citing training of guerrillas.
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Howell Reports Net Worth In Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Democratic candidate Henry Howell disclosed a personal and family net worth of 168 602 40 with assets totaling 261 893 50 and liabilities 93 291 10. The total family worth reaches 213 146 64 including his wife Elizabeth and three children. Howell challenged John Dalton to release similar disclosures citing openness in campaigning.
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Park Cannot Be Forced to Return to U.S.
South Korea said it cannot compel Tongsin Park to go to Washington to face bribery charges. Foreign Minister Park Tong jin noted government cooperation with U.S. efforts but cited limits of international law and domestic statutes. The State Department said U.S. efforts continue through diplomatic channels as there is no extradition treaty.
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Court Denies Referendum on Frederick County School Board Selection Method
Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Woltz denied a taxpayer petition seeking a referendum on changing how school board members are selected. He faulted the petition’s missing term School Trustee before Electoral Board, noting strict statutory wording governs such referenda and that the Electoral Board lacks authority over school board appointments. The attorney general advised the petition could stand if intent was clear.
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Bitter reaction to school board selection referendum denial
Frederick County Taxpayers Assn Executive Board condemned Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Woltz's order denying the petition to referendum on how county school board members are chosen. They cited state code requirements and an Attorney General opinion on the petition's validity. Continued on Page 2
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Clarke County CF victims featured in Compass Page
Two Clarke County children living with Cystic Fibrosis are highlighted in the Clarke Compass weekly feature. Public representation to Winchester City Government is explored with a graphic and story on Area News Page. Juveniles discuss a new ruling on coverage of newer news.
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