Federal policies shrink Seventh District jobs and raise costs
A Chamber of Commerce study finds 1977 federal legislation reduced Seventh District jobs from 535 in 1978 to 7,032 fewer by 1985, with higher consumer prices and larger taxes. It critiques Carter's programs and argues inflation depends on federal policy and a firmer budget.
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Chamber of Commerce
Upited
Seventh Congressional District
Reorganization Fails to Shape Carter Urban Plan Change
Washington report notes Carter rejects a reorganization of HUD and urban programs in 1978. Memo by Lester Salamon warned the plan would fragment federal efforts. Mondale review and political fears kept restructuring out, undermining Carter campaign pledges.
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Field Enterprises Inc
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
White House
Lester M. Salamon
Harrison Wellford
Salamon
Patricia Roberts Harris
NBC
Meet the Press
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Richmond sculptor launches inflation awareness balloon
Richmond artist Thomas Lewis intends to release dozens of inflated balloons carrying a $2 bill and a personal anti inflation message. He aims to spark reader responses with letters detailing how the funds were spent and hopes the project reaches political eyes including the White House lawn.
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Thomas Lewis
Virginia Commonwealth University
Lewis
Richmond
Mr. Lewis
White House
Eye on the Future: Pannill Jones Seeks Reelecton to City Council
Pannill Jones argues that government must balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s impacts, promising careful consideration of benefits and consequences for both periods. He seeks re election to the North arc Democrat from Ard North.
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Pannill Jones
Council
North
Ard
Open Forum: Winchester Community Views
A guest column presenting diverse perspectives from Winchester area residents on local issues. Contributors share personal experiences, concerns, and proposed solutions reflecting community voices.
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Open Forum
Winchester Area
South Carolina delegates mix in race after Thurmonds move
Patricia Harris assails Strom Thurmond at the South Carolina Democratic Convention, recalling 1948 Dixiecrats and Humphrey. Black and white delegates mingle amid debate over the Equal Rights Amendment as Jim Clyburn eyes a state post and Thurmond pressures GOP candidates.
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Columbia
S.C
Patricia Robert Harris
South Carolina
Thurmond
Charles D
Pug
Ravenel
Harris
Strom Thurmond
Hubert Humphrey
Strom
Humphrey
Monale
Frank McGuire
Jim Clyburn
Pary
Clyburn
Sen
Frank Church
Charleston
John Campbell
Republican Party
Pageant views defend young contestants in Star letter
Susan Scruggs of Winchester argues Pageants for girls teach poise and teamwork beyond beauty. She defends the contests against criticism of bathing suit displays and contends the events educate girls aged 4 to 15, with 25 percent weight on beauty and emphasis on performance and community.
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the Star
Susan Scruggs
Senators fear uncertain fate over Panama Canal treaties
Senators backing the Panama Canal pacts warn that public opposition may cost them seats in upcoming elections. Opponents anticipate a two thirds Senate vote to ratify the treaties and disputes over transferring Canal Zone property valued at $810 billion. Legal challenges loom as Hatch's amendment fails and Allen predicts immediate lawsuits once ratification occurs.
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Jashington
Carter
Senate
Canal
Canal Zone
Panama
Congress
James Allen
United States
Alabama Democrat
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