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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1978
Page
4
As autumn arrives at the equinox the town once again debates winter. Forecasters cite 1976 77 patterns while a farmer's almanac editor predicts mild weather and a woolly bear caterpillar coat offers a contrasting clue.
Voice of Moderation notes a brisk ratification of a constitutional amendment granting full congressional representation to the District of Columbia. New Jersey approved the proposal in September after Congress cleared it, with opponents not allowed to testify, highlighting rapid reformist momentum and echoed by Virginia's example.
The text describes a proposed constitutional amendment sent to the states. It treats the district as a state for representation and presidential elections. It repeals the twenty third amendment and sets a seven year ratification deadline by three fourths of the states.
The Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee chair Del. J Warren White says no action planned in 1979 and may study pros and cons in a subcommittee. Sen Joseph Fitzpatrick agrees the issue is too complex for the short 1979 session.
Liberal congressman Donald Fraser falls to hard line businessman Robert Short in Minnesota for the late Hubert Humphrey seat. The upset spurs debate on public financing of campaigns as reformers warn about powerful single issue groups. The loss surprises Mondale and Truman? No. Mondale campaigned hard but Fraser lost by about 4000 votes. Senate Majority Leader Byrd urges public funding to curb special interests.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak review how President Carter's leadership shapes the Camp David peace framework. They note his influence over Sadat and Begin, the need for Arab backing, and the risk if West Bank autonomy stalls. They cite Kissinger and warn Begin's possible delays while urging Jordan’s king to participate.
The senator warns against indiscriminate military ventures while recalling his opposition to U S intervention against Ho Chi Minh's revolution. The piece notes Vietnamese refugees arriving in Paris and reports citizens fear arbitrary arrests and betrayals under the new government.
James Reston analyzes the Camp David summit. He credits President Carter for keeping Sadat and Begin at the table and shaping workable compromises amid sharp disagreements on Jerusalem and 242. The piece notes Carter's integrity and attention to detail as crucial to avoiding a wider crisis in the Lebanese war and preserving hope for peace in the Middle East.
A reader urges the Frederick County school board to consider honoring local figures other than Col James Wood for the new Apple Pie Ridge school and recalls Leslie D Kline. The writer commends Dr Melton Wright and questions board plans alongside a petition.
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