Virginia Governor Race Sees Howell and Dalton Pitch Moderates
As the general election nears with three months left, Democrat Howell and Republican Dalton ramp up statewide campaigns. Each candidate cites taxes and labor policy, with Howell advocating veto power on tax hikes and Dalton supporting right to work, while positions on collective bargaining differ. Voters are urged to seek answers and cast ballots on November 8.
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Dalton
Virginia
General Assembly
Tax Reform Trouble c 1977 Field Newspaper Syndicate
Washington reports show Rep. Abner Mikva of Illinois voicing concerns over capital gains tax treatment as Carter administration tax reform faces a test of wills in Congress. Treasury officials met with Ways and Means Democrats and drew cold reactions, signaling a clash over a grandiose tax package.
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Abner Mikva
Illinois
Carter
Congress
Mikva
Liberal Democratic Study Group
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Ways and
Ali Mikva
White House
Capitol Hill
Carter White House
W. Michael Blumenthal
Laurence Woodworth
Joe Waggonner
Louisiana
Waggonner
al Ullman
Oregon
Charles Vanik
Ohio
Sam Gibbons
Florida
William Cotter
Connecticut
Pete Stark
California
Blacks Warn Carter He Could Lose Their Support
The article reports growing rift between President Carter and Vernon Jordan as the Congressional Black Caucus, led by Black lawmakers in the House, denounces Carter for disparaging remarks. The dispute centers on accusations of erroneous and demagogic criticisms of the administration.
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Vernon Jordan
Congressional Black Caucus
Democratic Party
House
Jordan
National Urban League
White House
Ford
Urban League
Black Caucus
Memphis
Harold Ford
New York
Charles Rangel
Caucus
Detroit
John Conyers
Conyers
Rhodes
Thomas P. O’neill
Joe Martin
Charley Halleck
Bob Michel
Illinois
Michel
Carter plan for illegal aliens faces criticism and debate
Washington officials push a Carter administration plan to limit illegal immigration but reject mandatory identity cards and criminal penalties for employers. Estimates place 2.5 to 5 million illegals since 1970, with half a million here since the 1960s. The piece notes potential flood of appeals, border challenges, and regional political fallout, including black voters’ reactions and tax reform talks.
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Secretary of
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Leonel J. Castillo
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Castillo
Caribbean
Congress
Carter
End of hope for public financing of Senate campaigns likely
The death this week of a public financing measure for Senate campaigns ends any hope for broad elections reform before 1978 and 1980. The Senate backed down after a Southern Democrat Republican filibuster, while the House remains unreceptive, leaving voter participation and campaign finance issues unresolved amid ongoing distrust and reform fatigue.
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A Place to Gather in Clarke County Viewpoint
Readers discuss youth social needs in Clarke County Berryville and Winchester urging a community center or open-house space. Parents and volunteers propose fixing an old garage or basement and offering counseling to supervise activities. Local residents Randy Canterbury Helen Breedon and others share opinions.
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Berryville
MS. G.S. Bradshaw
Purcell Ave
Winchester
Helen Breeden
Mt. Falls
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