Editorial urges Congress to block new federal prisons
The piece argues the Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks large budget increases and dozens of prisons, urging alternatives like probation and halfway houses. It notes current capacity versus inmates and criticizes lawmakers for approving costly expansions while presenting a moratorium on further prison construction.
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Pentagon
Army Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Prisons
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Bureau
House
John M- Slack
Otisville
N.C
Talladega
Ala
Detroit
Phoenix
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Medical group funds fuel conservative healthcare push
Federal Election Commission records show the American Medical Association and allied action groups have built a 2.5 million dollar war chest to back conservative candidates and oppose healthcare reforms. The piece notes doctors can afford it but should weigh if changes help their profession, recalling Medicare battles that reshaped doctors' status.
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Federal Election Commission
American Medical Assn
Reader's Digest
Battle Over Condemnation Power in West Virginia
The West Virginia legislature debated who bears the burden in eminent domain fights between landowners and state highway officials. Gov Arch Moore vetoed a bill shifting the burden to the state agency, leaving the issue unresolved for the next legislative session and possible action by a future governor.
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West Virginia
Arch A. Moore Jr
Moore
West Virginia Supreme Court 3rd Term Vote Sparks Curiosity
The West Virginia Supreme Court’s majority rejected Guy’s bid for a third term with Justice Richard Neely seen as the focal point of debate. Justice Edwin Flowers cast a surprising vote and Justice Donald Wilson joined Flowers’s opinion, amid theories about motives and past associations.
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West Virginia Supreme Court
Guy
Arch Moore
Richard Neely
Neely
Moore
Edwin Flowers
Donald Wilson
Flowers
Carter Needs a New Carter for Campaign Image
Jimmy Carter faces pressure as his public image shifts with a softer style. Campaign Technologies Inc. notes the need for a redesigned Carter, comparing past Nixon moldings and questioning whether a quick, professional rebranding could extend his momentum beyond the convention.
Jerry Brown and Mervyn Dymally become political team
Gov Jerry Brown and Lt Gov Mervyn Dymally forge a mutual gain alliance as Brown seeks black support in the California primary and Dymally eyes a presidential bid. Dymally touts Brown while Brown praises Dymally, timing their partnership with future succession prospects and influence within California politics.
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Calif
Jerry Brown
Mervyn Dymally
Dymally
Brown
Simmy Carter
California
Washington
Dyrmally
Capitol
The Great Office Space War of 1976 in West Virginia
A retrospective on the clash between the West Virginia Supreme Court and Finance Commissioner Cleveland Benedict over fourth floor office space in the Capitol. The piece traces the sequence from 1974 to mid-1976, detailing lock changes, space assignments, and the court's challenge to Governor Moore’s third-term bid, highlighting embarrassment inflicted by executive actions.
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West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Cleveland Benedict
Benedict
Thornton G. Berry Jr
Capitol
Department of Archives and History
Benedicct
Executive Department
Gov. Moore
Fred Caplan
Executive Branch
Ronald G. Pearson
Archives and History Library
Commissioner of Finance and Administration
Capital
Pearson
Charles H. Haden II
Casto- Trane Service Agency Inc
Charleston
Archives and History
Moore
Senate
Brotherton
House
McManus
Finance
Department
Berry
Smith
Supreme Court of Appeals
Court Administrator's Office
State Bar Examiners
West Virginia State Bar
State Supreme Court
Intercepted Dear Gus Dear Gus Milk Your Job
An intercepted message shows a terse note urging someone to exploit a position for personal gain. It references leveraging authority to profit, implying a potential ethics breach or misconduct scenario. The fragment hints at a cautionary workplace intrigue without full context.
George Gus Douglass Watches the Barn
George Gus Douglass is featured in a Statehouse segment focusing on rural life and local governance as part of the Page 1B story. The piece highlights his perspectives and involvement in community affairs surrounding the landmark barn.
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Gus Douglass
Statehouse
Humphrey Moves Toward 1972 Nomination Amid Draft Efforts
The piece traces Hubert Humphrey's dual stance on running for president while signaling possible entry if Carter falters. It notes his public non-candidacy, visits to labor groups, joint backing of Jerry Brown in New Jersey, and a rising draft Humphrey movement led by Joseph Crangle. Potential effects include a split Democratic Party or a Carter-favored, more conservative consolidation depending on June primaries and delegate counts.
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Carter
Carters
Campaign Techtonics Inc
Richard
Jerbil
Nixon
Brown
Udall
Trally
North Carolina
White House
Merv Dynnally
Dymally
Baltimore
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Dymnally
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Willie Brown
Jerry Brown
California
Jimmy Carter
New York Times Service
New York
Pennsylvania
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
New Jersey
United States Senate
Humphrey
Rep
Mortis Udall
Wisconsin
Henry Jackson
Jackson
Rhode Island
Joseph F. Crangle
Buffalo
ABC
R.W. Apple Jr
The
New York Times
Udair
Frank Church
Ohio
George Wallace
Mayor Daley
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson III
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Jesse Unruh
Los Angeles
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Carter Country
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Sacramento
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Harry Hoffmann
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Tom Wicker
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