Apple Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival Opens in Winchester
Local apple growers and artisans invite the public to the fourth annual Apple Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival at Winchester Recreational Park sponsored by the Winchester Rotary Club. Apple products fill stalls while Leah Brumback shows tele ware, Regis Shiner displays spun pewter, and Gary DeOms, Edna Coryell, and Stanley McDonald present plants, lace, and cane bottom chairs. The event runs today and tomorrow and promises broad appeal.
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Winchester Rotary Club
Winchester
Regis Shiner
Washington, D.C
Gary DeOms
Stephens City
Edna Coryell
White Post
Stanley McDonald
Middletown
Winchester Recreational Park
Cheesecake uniforms spark debate over Redskins cheerleaders
The Washington Redskinettes face backlash over midriff revealing outfits with diamond cutouts, drawing protest from fans and team officials who say the look sells sex. Coach Jack Pardee and management oppose the style, while a letter from a fan criticizes navels and favors traditional cleavage.
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National Football League
Washington Redskinettes
Jack Pardee
Virginia Politician Addresses Voting Rights Act Renewal
In an interview, the Virginia attorney general discusses extending the Voting Rights Act nationwide, opposing a state carve out, and argues renewal should cover all 50 states to prevent discrimination and improve administration of voting hours and locations.
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Senate
Commonwealth of Virginia
Richmond
Uncle Sam
Virginia
Deep South
General Assembly of Virginia
Alabama
Mississippi
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Congress
General Assembly
Department of Justice
Singlaub speaks as citizen after military service
The editorial argues General John Singlaub should continue to express his views as a citizen despite his muzzled role in the military. It highlights his criticism of women in combat units and his SALT stance, suggesting his outspoken opinions could challenge the Carter administration and inform public debate.
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John Singlaub
Washington Post
U.S
South Korea
Singlaub
Korea
United States
Carter
Paul Warnke
Home Mortgages Face New Financing Options
Congress weighs alternative mortgage plans as fixed rates give way to graduated payments and market-linked rates. Proponents like Senator Proxmire push reforms while HUD runs pilot graduated schemes and banks consider varying terms to aid first time buyers.
Graduated Mortgage Plans Face Income Risk Concerns
Critics warn that family income may not steadily rise to meet higher payments under graduated mortgages. They question what happens if a recession or unemployment reduces homeowners’ earnings, underscoring potential risk in long term affordability.
Variable rate mortgages spark Capitol Hill clash on banking bill
Representative Annunzio leads House Banking Subcommittee opposition to a plan tying mortgage rates to the money market. The proposal, endorsed by the Banking Committee, would let federally chartered savings and loans use flexible rates in states that permit them, aiming to stabilize credit but drawing consumer cost concerns. Supporters say safeguards can limit rate changes and extend loans. critics warn homebuyers bear the risk. The coming floor debate on the banking bill will shape its fate.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Savings and Loan Associations
Congress
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Senate Banking Committee
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Senate
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Annunzio
D-Ill
House Banking Subcommittee
Capitol Hill
House Banking Committee
Savings and Loan Industry
Robert H. McKinney
House
James Wood Band Boosters Leader Thanks Local Press
Ruth E. Hockman president of the James Wood Band Boosters thanks the Winchester Evening Star for recognizing their group. She credits loyal band booster members and Daniel J. Schoemmell for the success and expresses hope for continued teamwork.
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Boosters
the Star
Winchester Evening Star
James Wood
Daniel J. Schoemmell
Ruth E. Hockman
Pres
James Wood Band Boosters
CETA's Poor Track Record Draws Fire
Washington columnist James J. Kilpatrick argues the Congress cannot fix the failed Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. He notes misuse of funds, substitutions by municipal governments, and costly, unproductive projects from California to Louisiana and Virginia, urging restraint and wiser policy.
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Washington Star Syndicate, Inc
Washington
Congress
CETA
Republican Study Committee
la Raza
California
Thousand Oaks
San Juan
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Richmond News Leader
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Thomas T. Byrd
Roy E. Potts II
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Eugene P. Miller
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