Virginia Governors Debate Sparks TV Prospects
The 1977 Virginia gubernatorial race between John Dalton and Henry Howell may feature televised debates. William and Mary is favored to host one event, with five public stations offering pooled broadcast. Campaigns weigh sponsorship and format as parties see potential to shape voter impressions and turnout.
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Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
John Dalton
Henry Howell
Virginia
Commonwealth
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
William and Mary
Phi Beta Kappa Hall
Dalton
Howell
Byrd Organization
Mills Godwin
James Reston
Jerry Ford
Elvis Presley remembered as King of Rock and Roll
Elvis Presley iconic figure who rose from Tupelo to superstardom selling over 250 million records in 21 years. His death at age 42 sparks reflection on his impact and the era that shaped him and other artists like Dylan the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
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Elvis Presley
Horatio Alger
Las Vegas
Mr. Presley
Dylan
Beatles
Richard Schweiker
Schweiker
Wetlands Fight Holds Congress Through Vacation
Congress faces a renewed clash over protecting waters and wetlands from dredging and filling as it returns from summer break. The fight centers on extending federal grants for municipal sewage treatment under the 1972 water pollution act, a move that would continue pollution reduction and create construction jobs.
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Congress
Public works fight over wetlands permit authority rages in Congress
The heated debate centers on Section 404 and Corps of Engineers dredge and fill permits. Since 1975 the authority has broadened to include most navigable waters and wetlands, triggering protests from farmers, foresters, developers and environmentalists alike. Congress weighs separate House and Senate bills with billions in grants and varying limits, aiming for a quick compromise amid a stalled water pollution bill and a pending conference committee.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Congress
House
Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Tex
Bentsen
House-Senate
Timing Crucial to Canal Debate
Washington reports the Panama treaty debate may be postponed until January or February as Senate leaders urge patience. Byrd warns public opinion and polls oppose rapid ratification, while the White House weighs timing and the chance to publish a White Paper before formal discussion.
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N.Y
Washington
Senate
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Byrd
Carter
Panama
Carter Faces Difficult Sell for Panama Canal Treaty
President Carter seeks Senate ratification of the Panama Canal treaty but finds Reagan and Jackson reluctant. Reagan fears losing conservative support and Jackson links a vote to arms control and national security deals. Ford and Kissinger endorsement adds little trust, while Linowitz briefs and public opposition looms. The canal remains a symbol of national pride complicating any wholesale agreement.
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Latin America
Ronald Reagan
Canal
Panama
Byrd
Washington
Carter
Senate
Henry Jackson
White House
Reagan
Sen. Jackson
Jackson
Gerald R. Ford
Henry Kissinger
Ford-Kissinger
Ford
Sol Linowitz
California
Scoop Jackson
Georgia
Sam Nunn
Panama Canal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tower of Babel
Goethals
Jimmy Carter
Airbags on cars spark Senate House votes November
Bud Shuster leads the push to overturn Transportation Department order requiring passive restraint systems including airbags. The debate centers on safety costs and real world effectiveness with hearings set for September and political maneuvering to bring the issue to the floor.
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Ink Washington
Bud Shuster
Pennsylvania
House
Bob Griffin
Michigan
Senate
Chambers
Transportation
Brock Adams
Congress
Department of Transportation
DOT
Shuster
Joan Claybrook
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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