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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1978
Page
4
District of Columbia struggles to name a mayoral winner two weeks after the Democratic primary as 7000 uncounted ballots are found and officials reject free automatic counting services. A candidate calls for a new election amid enduring counting chaos.
The article examines a recurring controversy over University of Virginia law school admissions. It notes Richmonder Sara Anne Burford’s denial, warnings from Delegate Lemmon about legislative influence, and disputes over in state and out of state quotas. It questions funding gaps, future policy, and autonomy while praising UVa's law school standing among top programs.
Readers defend National Hunting and Fishing Day and wildlife conservation funded by licenses and taxes while criticizing anti hunting sentiment. A second letter challenges Puerto Rican apple pickers' treatment, noting wage disparities and ethical questions about non citizen workers and labor laws.
The Winchester Evening Star reprints the candidates answers on priorities and committees. Warner cites inflation control through a balanced budget amendment, stronger defense including a new Nimitz carrier, and legislative oversight reforms. Miller seeks broad tax relief, reduced spending, and focused defense and agriculture policy with aims to join Armed Services and Agriculture committees.
The Republican National Committee reports a 3.2 million dollar budget gap with 7.2 million raised of 10.4 million needed. Chairman Bill Brock warns layoffs may follow high payroll and criticizes spent funds on long range projects rather than candidates.
Carter signs measure ending unchecked national security wiretaps by federal officers. Senate and House support curb on tapping with court orders and a criminal standard, repealing a 1968 disclaimer. ACLU backing and political battles highlighted risk and precedent.
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