City Must Get Back to Basics by Don Smallwood
Don E. Smallwood, Republican nominee for Winchester City Council North Ward, urges tax relief for the elderly and minimal government interference. He argues for local control, prudent spending, and listening to taxpayers to improve services and keep residents from relocating. Smallwood cites prior service on the Parks and Recreation Board as preparation for council.
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Don Smallwood
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Winchester
Don E. Smallwood
Winchester City
Teachers Oppose Graduation Tests in Virginia Reform Plan
The Virginia Education Association rejected a ban on social promotion and warned against mandatory standardized testing for graduation. Virginia lawmakers plan a 12th grade reading level requirement for 1981 graduation, with concerns over teacher accountability and home life affecting student achievement.
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Virginia Education Association
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WEA
Warned of Backlash Over Begin Policy Among American Jews
Important Jewish leaders warn Israeli Prime Minister Begin that pressure on American Jews to back his Mideast policy could trigger a backlash against Israel and Jewish Americans. They cite Potent political stakes, including criticism of settlements and U S Israeli policy conflict.
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Jerusalem
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Morris Amitay
American-Israel Public Affairs Committee
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Legacy for American Journalism keynote honors Walter Spearman
In Chapel Hill a 1935 journalism mentor Walter Spearman is honored by nearly 500 former students colleagues and friends. The piece notes the growth of UNC's journalism school and discusses press ethics self restraint and the evolving role of a free press with insights from Nieman Foundation curator James C. Thomson Jr. and former government official thoughts from William Coleman Jr.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
Walter Spearman
University of North Carolina
Walter
John B. Adams
Journalism
Phillips Russell
Oscar Coffin
William T. Coleman Jr
University of Tennessee
James C. Thomson Jr
Nieman Foundation
Harvard
Nieman Reports
SS Nenational
Thomson
Washington Post
New York Times
Potomac Edison Mail Sparks Grievance Over Rates
A reader complains about Potomac Edison sending a separate yellow mailer claiming price safeguards. The letter argues the cost of the mailing and envelopes raises bills and urges the State Corporation Commission to scrutinize future rate increases.
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Postal Department
State Corporation Commission
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Carter policies blamed for aiding Marxists in Africa
Senate critics accuse President Carter of appeasing the Soviet Union and boosting Marxist influence in Africa. Sen. Barry Goldwater and Sen. Orrin Hatch condemn U.S. actions supporting Rhodesian militants and press for moderates who favor a ballot based settlement.
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Sithole
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Robert Mugabe
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