Senate Labor Reform Bill Faces Long Filibuster Fight
Big Labor plans a strong push for final passage of the labor reform bill in January while opponents prepare a filibuster. The clash involves AFL CIO, business groups, and potential changes to the National Labor Relations Act, with cloture requiring 60 votes and early voting expectations across parties.
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Carter aide Jordan secret Panama trip linked to canal vote
Washington reports Hamilton Jordan traveled Dec 10 11 to Panama City to meet Omar Torrijos amid contentious canal treaty revisions. Officials say trip was private but may carry White House instruction on adding warship passage and intervention clauses. Separately Carter shifts Moscow line from Dobrynin to Toon, raising turnout and policy signals.
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Clarke County zoning hearing seeks final resident input
Clarke County residents may comment at a public hearing on the proposed new zoning ordinances and revised map. The session in Berryville at 7 30 p m marks the last open forum before the Board of Supervisors adopts the package aligned with the 1974 plan to preserve agricultural character while guiding growth.
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Dalton names Cabinet for Virginia four-year term
Gov elect John Dalton announces a five member cabinet including Dr. Jean L. Harris the first Black woman to hold a Virginia cabinet post and Charles Walker as Secretary of Administration and Finance. He keeps Wayne Whitham H Selwyn Smith and Maurice B Rowe in key posts and elevates all cabinet officers to co equal status signaling delegated responsibility and day to day leadership.
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Policy on Editor Letters Brief etiquette note
The policy notes letters to the editor are invited and must be signed with address and phone number. Letters should not exceed 350 words and are preferred typed or double spaced. They may be edited and rejected if not authenticated.
Two Nagging Problems for a Troubled FBI
The piece critiques Attorney General Griffin Bell over delays in prosecuting John J. Kearney and five other FBI officials, amid moves to appoint a new FBI director. It notes Judge Frank M. Johnson's withdrawal and raises fears of scapegoating, cover-ups, and further delays impacting morale and credibility.
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Billy Carter and the Shortage of Guests
A humorous essay argues that a guest shortage in the United States is real and growing due to television. It notes Billy Carter charges high fees for appearances and predicts future demand from institutions needing hosts, conferences, and social events.
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