Frederick County approves hold on high school costs
Frederick County supervisors vote 4 to 2 to cap James Wood High School construction at 7.5 million, citing taxpayer prudence while noting inflation pushed estimates higher. Two school-affiliated supervisors supported the 8.2 million figure, but the majority favored cost containment pending final school board decisions.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Thomas Malcolm
Roger Koontz
Raymond Fish
Will Owings
Ken Stiles
Messers. Malcolm and Koontz
Frederick County
James Wood High School
Dr. Wright
Virginia pari mutuel racing bill gains House committee support
The 1978 General Assembly debates pari mutuel racing with two private Virginia tracks under tight state controls. A House General Laws Committee vote 11 to 8 sends the measure to the floor as supporters vow a campaign to secure majority backing. The bill includes voter referenda and empowered oversight by the Attorney General and State Police to curb crime.
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House
General Laws Committee
Del
Raymond R
Andy’’ Guest
Front Royal
del. Alson H. Smith
Winchester
Virginia
House of Delegates
State Senate
NATO Faces Russian Tank Tide in Europe
Congressional Quarterly reports that Carter's defense budget prioritizes 618 new tanks including XM-1s and 303 new cannons as NATO confronts a Soviet-led force buildup. Analysts debate whether NATO can delay a blitz to mobilize Western assets amid 16,000 tanks on the Soviet side and France's partial participation.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
U.S
NATO
Carter
NATO mobilization plans face critics over risk and timing
Critics argue that NATO would be forced to fight on a weakened northern line with limited delaying terrain in Germany. They warn of prompt Soviet air strikes on depots and bases, while praising Haig’s 48 hours readiness yet doubting political will to mobilize amid fragmented intelligence.
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U.S
Europe
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North Sea
Weser
West Germany
Atlantic
U.S. Army
Alexander Haig
Charlie
Dr. Mengele
Montana
Siberia
Buckaroo
Marston Fallout Challenges Carter Bell Credibility
Washington observers view the Marston case as a major political upset that damages President Carter and Attorney General Bell. The episode centers on merit based judicial appointments, alleged perjury, and the ouster of Republican prosecutor David Marston, with key figures like Joshua Eilberg and Henry Reath involved.
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Washington Star Syndicate, Inc
Washington
Marston
David Marston
Pennsylvania
Jimmy Carter
Griffin Bell
U.S
Carter
Democratic Platform Committee
Mr. Carter
Botticelli
Judge Bell
Bell
James Eastland
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Department of Justice
Henry T. Reath
Philadelphia Bar Association
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Eilberg
White House
Brooks Brothers
Justice Department
At Random: This Reporter Chides Charlie Brill
A reader critiques Charlie Brill Jr for his continuing Thoughts For Rational Men and Women on abortion politics. The letter praises Brill’s wit but argues he offers no constructive alternative and questions his stance on funding, ethics, and policy.
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Charlie Brill
Star
Charlie
Charles Brill, Jr
Gore
Hunter Thompson
Jerry Jeff Walker
Sellout of Taiwan Planned by Carter, Woodcock Says
Carter aims for full U S relations with China after ratifying Panama Canal and SALT II treaties. Leonard Woodcock urged breaking with Taiwan, ending defense treaty, and pulling forces from the island for diplomatic ties with Peking. Senate fears Republican opposition and conservatives.
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United States Press, Inc
Washington
Carter
Taiwan
China
Senate
White House
Peking
Leonard Woodcock
United Automobile Workers Union
Woodcock
Worker's Paradise
People's Republic of China
United States
State Department
Soviet Union
Alan Cranston
California
Sen. Cranston
All China
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