West Virginia Land Deemed Our Best Resource
West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Gus R Douglass told a Northeastern Agricultural Economic Council gathering that land value is rising and warned against the peril of a few large farms dominating food prices. He urged expanded production and greater support for small farmers through research and education.
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West Virginia
Gus R. Douglass
Northeastern Agricultural Economic Council
Pendleton County
Douglass
America
San Francisco
New York
Houston
Land Grant Colleges
West Virginia University
Court ends term with moderation and quiet logic
The Supreme Court finished the term with a pattern of stability under Chief Justice Burger, disposing about 150 cases and ruling 6-3 in Connecticut and Texas redistricting. The decisions accept minor deviations from perfect mathematical equality as long as state plans ensure fair representation and avoid judicial overreach. Dissenters call the move a retreat from activism, but the author sees prudent limits and sound law.
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Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Frankfurter
Black
Harlan
Douglas
Warren Burger
Earl Warren
Connecticut
Texas
Justice White
Warren
State Board
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Brennan
Marshall
Clean Streams mobilizes youths to clean area streams
About 80 young people last week began a public service project through the Clean Streams Program. They clean debris from streams and learn how public works operate with help from the Board of Education, County Court, Christopher Coal Company, Department of Highways and County Health Department.
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Board of Education
County Court
Christopher Coal Company
Department of Highways
County Health Department
Interstate 79 Uffington Interchange Opens After Pressure
The Department of Highways opened the Uffington Interchange and five more miles of Interstate 79 on Friday after public pressure and editorial support. Officials and editors say the road is now open and deserve thanks.
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Department of Highways
Uffington
Backward wheels the mind on bicycles and small cars
Russell Baker argues the bicycle is unsuitable for urban transport beyond limited use and a good climate, while the small car worsens social fragmentation and energy concerns. He warns motorists resist noncar travel and cites cost, convenience, and safety issues for the elderly and families.
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Snooty
Detroit
Tom Cobbly
Reston Defends Truth Amid Watergate Enemies List Remarks
James Reston testifies about being labeled an enemy of the White House. He says critics like himself faced political pressure, while noting Nixon’s habit of creating foes. He describes the White House enemies list as unfair and harmful to careers.
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New York Times News Service
Mr. Reston
Ido
White House
Nixon
Father Hesberg
Notre Dame
Eric Sevareid
CBS
Oregon
McGeorge Bundy
Cambodia
Chuck Colson
Watergate
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James Reston
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