Virginia Democrats face uphill fight amid national drift
Virginia's Democratic Party is financially weak and has not elected a governor or senator in a decade. The party faces a strong, well-funded Republican machine and a national arena where Democrats trail in fundraising. A shift to a more moderate leadership with Richard J. Davis signals an attempt to reverse poor showing, while national leftward drift risks widening the gulf with voters.
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Letter Writers Challenge U S China Policy and World Power
A reader criticizes President Carter for recognizing Communist China while Teng Hsiao-ping hints at nonpeaceful Taiwan reunification. The letter argues U S defense weakness since McNamara and Salt II, cites global shifts from Korea and Vietnam, and urges renewed national strength to prevent World War III. It includes brief local notes from readers on community service, sports coverage, and a sports story mix.
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January Dreams in Washington and the Nation’s History
A reflection on January's historical milestones and ongoing hopes. Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Hay voiced the open door policy in China in 1900, and Wilson's Fourteen Points linger in U.S. peace aims. The piece contrasts past visions with present turmoil, noting persistent yearning for a better world amid prices, conflict, and rapid news.
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Prosecution Memo Nears End in Lance Case Amid Carter Ties
Justice Department prosecutors near completion of a prosecution memo detailing potential unlawful acts by Bert Lance from 1974 to 1976. The memo and attached draft indictment will be reviewed by a three-man unit before grand jury action around Lincoln's birthday, with pressure to avoid tangents into Billy Carter's 4.7 million loan transactions and the Carter family business.
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Report on Assassinations Panel Dismisses JFK Conspiracy
The House Select Committee on Assassinations issues a preliminary report deeming the Warren era murder unlikely to involve Secret Service, FBI, or CIA. It finds no Cuban or Soviet involvement and raises doubts about a conspiracy based on acoustical evidence.
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