Ophthalmologist uses state tools for self promotion
Dr. Albert C. Esposito of Huntington, Republican whip of the West Virginia House of Delegates, sent out news releases about a 1977 Honor Award using House stationery and the legislative postage meter. Critics say it misuses official tools for personal gain, while supporters argue the releases relate to health legislation. The episode mirrors past ethics concerns raised by other lawmakers.
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Albert C. Esposito
Esposito
Huntington
West Virginia
House of Delegates
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Register
John Muir
Capitol
Richard Baylor
Hinton
Filing Deadline Recounts Tax Policy And Public Revenue History
The piece traces how tax policy and the IRS evolved from feudal levies to a modern income tax. It notes the 1913 constitutional basis, historical shifts, and the aim to redistribute wealth, while criticizing current collection errors on the simplified form.
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Internal Revenue Service
United States
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Egypt
Europe
IRS
Thought For Today Quote From James Barrie
A British dramatist James M Barrie inspires readers with a sunlit reminder that giving joy to others brings light back to the giver. The quote highlights generosity and personal happiness linked to kindness.
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James M. Barrie
White House Press Secretary Powell Shapes Carter Relationship
Jody Powell, stepping into the role for President Carter, recalls advice from former press secretaries to keep perspective and humor, never take things personally, and even to use the bathroom before briefings. He notes improved press relations, openness, and careful news management at the White House, with occasional withheld stories to ease public reaction.
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Jody Powell
White House
Powell
Carter
Pierre Salinger
George Reedy
Bill Moyers
Ron Nelsen
United States
Plains
Ain Street
Lyndon Johnson
Vladimir Bui
Henry Kissinger
Charles Kirbo
Atlanta
Ion Balance
Common Sense On Congress Pay In Washington Window
The piece argues that pay increases for members of Congress should follow common sense and prudent processes, acknowledging political risk and the history of pay commissions. It notes the tension between self interests and national needs, and suggests pay raises are politically costly near new terms.
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Congress
Seecom
Capitol Hill
Wanhai
Italy’s Communists push on with shared government role
Italian Communists and Socialists move to formal open policy talks with the Christian Democrats to back government votes. If accepted, left allied influence would grow, potentially reshaping Premier Andreotti’s cabinet and risking a political crisis and economic instability for Italy.
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Italy
Christian Democrats
Washington
Giulio Andreotti
Christian Democratic
Christian Democratic Party
Benigno Zaccagnini
Communist Party
Enrico Berlinguer
Rlinguer
Andreotti
Itav
Af Acres Chent
International Monetary Fund
Diary notes spark family history interest in Redden and Scott
A Virginia reader letters about Oliver Scott's diary from 1895 to 1901 inspires Woodbridge residents to seek copies. The columnist explains the diary belongs to Minor Scott and mentions Redden family links, cemetery sites, and a potential market for publication.
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Beckley
W. Va
Woodbridge
Alexandria
Arlington
Mion
Alex Haley
Redden's
Ridge
Kidwell Cemetery
Leona Carper
Redden's Ridge
Apg
Oliver Scot
Table Rock
H. Redden
Tam
Tan
Redden
Norton
Herald
Mr.Redden
Oliver Scott
Register
Post - Herald
Minor Scott
Minor
Scott
John M. Redden
Alex Haleys
Flower Show Chairman Heads 25 Year Event Plans
Flower show chairman Mrs Robert Parker announces plans for a 25 year event with Ted Stover Mrs Henry L Walker and Mrs Leo R Storey among organizers in Huntington. M Korn serves as president of the group.
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Flower Show
Robert Parker
Ana Ea
Ted Stover
Henry L. Walker
Leo R. Storey
Huntington
Intes
M. Korn
Roscoe Williams Sworn In as Clerk for 21 Months
Roscoe Williams son of the late Albert Williams was sworn in by Judge J. W. Maxwell to serve until the next election or for about 21 months. Collins High of Winding Gulf took the bronze medal in debate at the factional literary meeting at Pineville where Esther Brazeal earned honors.
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Roscoe Williams
Albert Williams
J. W. Maxwell
Collins
Observer The Tax Man and Figgs Mad Tax Tale
A satirical piece depicts Figg pressured by a punitive Tax Man to abandon city life for the suburbs Buy a house entertain business associates and take loans while tax rules and depreciation incentives reshape his life The Tax Man demands sacrifices and mocks Figgs resistance in a surreal critique of tax policy influence on personal choices
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Figg
Temple of Taxation
Isha
Ramee
Howe
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