Virginia News Briefs Highlights Mills Godwin on Public Service
Virginia Governor Mills Godwin on Wednesday warned that Watergate era scrutiny discourages capable people from entering government. He spoke at a dinner honoring retiring Health Commissioner Mark Shanholtz and urged support for public servants amid media insinuations and perceived pressures.
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Race To Bicentennial Sail Britain Sails Coast to Coast
Forty two British women crew of the schooner Sir Winston Churchill race from Bermuda to Newport in a calm Atlantic, part of the American Bicentennial celebrations. Capt. Patrick Collis adapts to light winds as the crew, led by young officers, trains in seamanship, teamwork, and character aboard the 153 foot vessel.
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Palestinian Guerrillas Repel Four Christian Assaults in Beirut War
In one of the war’s heaviest battles, Palestinian guerrillas and Lebanese allies claim to have repelled four tank supported Christian assaults around eastern Beirut. Arab peacekeeping forces reopened Beirut airport for the first time since June 6 as staff and observers monitor Syrian withdrawals and Pan Arab troop movements.
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