I-66 to Be Fully Four Lane From Beltway to Strasburg
The State Highway Department reports I-66 will be completed from the Washington Beltway to Strasburg early next year with a 12 mile opening before Christmas and a final three mile section from Haymarket to Gainesville in the spring. The four lane route will replace two lane stretches and improve access to the capital region and Northeast, though it may hasten northern Valley development and bring new challenges.
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Congress rejects delay on nuclear plant moratorium
Congress defeated Rep. Edward Markey's plan to pause nuclear plant construction until April 1 at Oregon Massachusetts and Texas by a 254 to 135 vote. The result reflects a cautious majority favoring rapid development of nuclear energy amid energy concerns and the Iranian crisis.
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Postal Service posts first yearly profit in 34 years
Postmaster General William F. Bolger announces a 470 million dollar budget surplus, the first since 195? and no rate hikes planned before 1981. The service remains subsidized by about 900 million annually, challenging self sufficiency goals set by the 1970 Postal Reorganization Act. House lawmakers back steep cost cuts, post office closures, and higher rates for junk mail to reverse the subsidy.
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U.S. Postal Service
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Should Virginia Adopt Initiative and Referendum Procedures
The Alexandria Gazette weighs whether Virginia should adopt initiative and referendum to let citizens place issues on ballots. Supporters seek direct input and counterbalance special interests, while critics warn of ambiguity and potential abuse. A legislative review and identical-chamber approval in separate sessions would be required.
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Call for National Disunity by William Safire
Safire argues seven weeks of appeasement over the Iran hostage crisis has boosted Carter’s popularity while failing to secure hostages release. He criticizes candidates for avoiding dissent and urges bold pressure on Iran, predicting a presidential test as Election Day nears. He singles out Kennedy, Brown, Bush, Baker, Connally, Reagan, and Haig, condemning the unity narrative.
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Des Moines
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CIA
U.N
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Howard Baker
Iowa
Johan Connally
Ronald Reagan
U.S
White House
al Haig
Thatcher Sets Tone for 1980s Hope and Resolve
In a rare U.S. visit, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher articulates a clear plan for the 1980s. She urges action over introspection, cites Britain’s high inflation and interest rates, and outlines domestic and foreign aims focusing on individual responsibility, reduced state intervention, and stronger Western economies.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Margaret Thatcher
Foreign Policy Association
New York
Thatcher
Britain
Pre-Gourmet fried seafood platter nostalgia explodes
A humorous ode questions modern gourmet trends as the author recalls a rare Massachusetts fried seafood platter. The piece celebrates batter driven flavor, aromas, and the ritual of savoring grease, while poking fun at refined home cooking and turnips mashed with butter.
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New England
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Muhammad Ali
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