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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1979
Page
8
Muhammad Ali spent several hours with Billy Graham at the evangelist’s Montreat North Carolina home. The three time heavyweight champion said the visit was one of looking and searching to learn more about other people and to hear Graham’s message.
Gen. William Westmoreland urged the Senate to reject the SALT II treaty saying we should rearm before we disarm. The retired Army Chief of Staff called the proposed arms limit cosmetic and not constructive toward nuclear disarmament, arguing it would curb the U S deterrent capability.
In Cleveland economist John Kenneth Galbraith said he believes Senator Edward Kennedy could be elected president if he chooses to run. Galbraith, Harvard professor emeritus and former ambassador to India, spoke at an Americans for Democratic Action event and urged Kennedy to pursue the nomination.
FLAGSTAFF ARIZ AP The 1964 Republican nominee Barry Goldwater says he would have ended the Vietnam War by turning North Vietnam into a swamp. He would drop leaflets warning surrender, then bomb if not heeded within three days, killing fewer U.S. troops despite devastation.
Elizabeth Taylor, wife of Virginia Sen. John Warner, arrives in Cairo with flowers after Egypt lifts a 17 year ban tied to her support for Israel. She attends Cairo International Film Festival and tells reporters she is thrilled, calling it a step forward in Egypt Israel relations.
Jack Carter, during a visit to Dyer Tennessee, says President Carter is ready to challenge Sen. Edward Kennedy in the 1980 presidential race. He paraphrases a politician quip and vows they will beat Kennedy if he runs.
The Warren County community spotlight called WIRE FROM WARREN appears weekly in the Star every Monday, highlighting local people, places, and happenings for readers.
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