Godwin to Step Down After 30-Year Virginia Career
Mills E. Godwin Jr will end a 30 year political life this Saturday when he resigns as Virginia governor to return to private life in Nansemond County with his wife Katherine. The article traces his rise from the Byrd era to a two party system and notes his record across the House of Delegates Senate lieutenant governor and two governorships. It highlights his fiscal restraint during crises and the tax and bond programs associated with his tenure.
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Roanoke
H.L. Mencken
Virginia Governor Godwin’s pledge to follow people
In his 1966 inaugural speech Gov. Godwin says leaders err by leading too far ahead or behind the people. He commits to avoiding errors by staying in step with Virginians and maintaining faith in the public.
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Baker faces Panama treaty test in shifting political balance
Senate Republican leader Howard Baker weighs the Panama Canal treaty against personal ambition and party loyalties. He seeks time, briefings, and a negotiated path with amendments while considering impacts on the 1980 nominating race and GOP unity.
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Tennessee
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Howard Baker
Panama
Japan Inc America Unorganized in XM-1 Tank Subcontract
A Pentagon official Percy Pierre approved a Mitsubishi machine tools subcontract for the XM 1 tank turret, despite congressional opposition. The decision linked Chrysler as bidder and Mitsubishi heavy industry ownership, prompting criticism over buy American rules and U S trade policy with Japan.
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Laws of the Human Condition in Verbatim satire note
A Washington Star syndicated piece surveys witty laws of human behavior from Sattinger and Dibble to Yogi Berra and Damon Runyon. Jeffrey F. Chamberlain cites observations in Verbatim, noting laws from politics, sports, and daily life, with historical figures and quips. Published by Winchester Evening Star.
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