Rejuvenating John Kerr in Winchester Sees Civic Action
A historic Winchester building John Kerr School gains new life after a Saturday cleanup. City funds of 2500 dollars for gutters and downspouts are matched by private gifts from Preservation of Historic Winchester, with contractor Orville Wine doing repairs at cost.
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Revitalized NATO Eyes New U.S. Nuclear Missiles in Europe
Western European NATO members appear set to host a new generation of U S missiles including 600 cruise and Pershing II systems to offset the Soviet advantage in theater nuclear weapons. The plan aims to deter Moscow and prevent a freeze of the strategic balance that would effectively Finlandize Western Europe.
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All Day Kindergarten Debate Spurs Letter Writer Protest
Readers urge Virginia lawmakers to reject five day all day kindergarten arguing it burdens families, raises taxes, requires new staff and rooms, and delays childhood readiness. The letter cites concerns on naps, longer days, and youth maturity.
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Carter's Changing Soviet View Signals Policy Shift
Carter shifts from believing in Soviet cooperation to skeptical scrutiny as top aides seek clarification on the Afghan incursion by Soviet troops. Vance confronts Dobrynin over treaty violations including the 150 kiloton test ban and atmospheric tests, while senators pressure Carter to publicize the breaches.
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Rhodesia Faces Delicate Path After 90-0 Vote
Column notes Rhodesia's parliament dissolves itself by a 90-0 vote as Lord Soames arrives to lead, marking a shift toward Zimbabwe and possible reentry into the Commonwealth. It cautions on guerrilla demobilization, refugee repatriation, and the fragility of a peace process amid Mugabe and Nkomo rivalries.
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Cooke Signals Bid for Virginia Governor in 1981
Retiring House of Delegates Speaker John Warren Cooke hinted he may run for governor in 1981. The move adds a new dimension to a race already unsettled by doubts over Coleman and Robb, with GOP and Democratic factions weighing financial support and candidacy viability.
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Notable Godwin Defection Tilt in Cooke Coleman Race
Richmond reporter George Bowles notes conservative leanings drifting to the GOP. Godwin’s disdain for Coleman shapes the race though Cooke’s path to the governor’s office remains uncertain given his long House tenure and guarded campaigning style.
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