Get Godwin? Virginia lawmakers urged to back stable governance
As the 1976 Virginia General Assembly opens, many lawmakers in the New Democrats and Howell cadre push to curb Governor Godwin’s power for the next two years. They warn such politics could stymie progressive aims and hamper the next governor’s ability to govern, urging legislators to act for Virginians and prudent administration.
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Virginia
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Miller
Commonwealth
Virginia Solons
Ford proposes easing inheritance tax to save family businesses
President Ford plans to let heirs defer estate taxes on farms and small businesses for up to five years with no interest, then stretch payments up to 25 years. The proposal targets preserving family ownership, though some Democrats argue it would lower taxes.
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Congress
Ford
Kennedy Matriarch Sees Pressure Ted May Run for President
Mrs Rose Kennedy, mother of Edward Kennedy, says Teddy may be pressured into running for president this year though he has denied it. She claims to have secured a promise from him not to run, yet sources note his stance and public pressure within the Kennedy circle. Matthew Troy doubts Ted’s demand exists while insiders watch for any shift in the campaign dynamic.
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Unicorn Hunters Campaign Against Lapdoodle Language
James J. Kilpatrick reports at a meeting in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan that the Unicorn Hunters, based at Lake Superior State College, aim to purge everyday speech of useless words. He mentions critics like Sydney Harris and Meg Greenfield, noting little progress in the ongoing battle against stylistic clutter.
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Sault Ste. Marie
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Hercules
Ed Newman
Sydney Harris
Chicago Daily News
Ed Yoder
The
Washington Star
Meg Greenfield
Washington Post
Unexpected Dividends From Pauls Imprisonment And Bureaucracy
A religious reflection links Pauls jail to three unexpected dividends advancing the gospel: wider awareness among the praetorian guard, renewed zeal within the church, and stronger prayer support from Philippians. The essay condemns bureaucratic gobbledygook in Washington and mocks a consumer affairs coordinator appointment as a costly platitude.
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Christ
Paul
Prion
Washington
State Department
Foggy Bottom
Washington Post
Coffee and Detente Prices Rise From Angola Conflict
A London Commodity House analysis links Angola's war to higher world coffee prices, warning U.S. consumers may pay more as frost in Brazil and rains in Colombia hit supply. The piece ties detente with Soviet grain deals and military aid to Angola to broader economic costs for Americans.
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Africa
Angola
Laura Werthiemer
London
Chicago
United States
America
Brazil
Colombia
Jarites
London Commodity House
U.S
Henry Kissinger
Soviet Union
Miles M. Costick
Heritage Foundation of
Washington, D.C
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Miles Costick
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Russia
Cossick
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Moscow
Reet
Hanoi
Costick
Britain
CB Radios Are Regulated By FCC Rules
Letter to the editor by Gerald M. Cooper disputes Pamela Denny’s claim that citizen band radios operate outside FCC regulations. He notes the FCC regulates all radio transmissions and cites Part 95 requirements and penalties for illegal operators.
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Pamela Denny
Federal Communications Commission
United States
Senator Soaper Draws Mock Praise From Psychologists
Psychologists question the assertion that people lack assertiveness and intimidation as they note travel behavior and public reactions. The remark on freeways and public life sparks debate about influence and perception in politics.
Reagan's New Hampshire reply splits the Cold War stance
Buckley analyzes Reagan's blunt wording toward the Russians in New Hampshire. He praises the conversational tone and strategic ambiguity, arguing the candidate's refusal to spell out exact actions mirrors historic American caution and preserves leverage with the Soviets while stressing a rough global balance.
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New Hampshire
Reagan
James Reston
Ford
Detente
Angola
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Fellas
Buster
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Reston
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Taiwan
Khrushchev
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Eisenhower
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