Abandoned Roanoke Baby Named Pumpkin Faces Long Adoption Path
A healthy 12 to 15 month old girl found on a Roanoke couple's doorstep is nicknamed Pumpkin. Authorities note many abandonment cases require years to resolve, with thousands of abused or neglected children statewide and nine of ten abandoners later reappearing. The article highlights economic strains, parental unpreparedness, and the hope of eventual adoption.
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Navy Proposal Sparks Debate Over Gendered Ship Names
The Defense Department recommends removing gender from military jargon including replacing she with asia for ships and midshipmen with midship people. Sailors resist tradition with many arguing that ships have long been feminine and carry romance, while female officers defend free language change but oppose altering a centuries old custom.
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Canada faces possible secession and redefined union
The piece warned that Canada could break apart if Quebec pursues sovereignty and Quebecois leaders seek support in Washington. It argued unity matters for North American stability, urging Ottawa to resist separatist pressures and parallels to the Confederate era.
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U.S. limits on absorbing refugees shape Carter policy
The Carter administration seeks new refugee legislation, aiming to coordinate policy and expand intake. Dick Clark will serve as ambassador for refugees and chair an interdepartmental panel to push Congress for parole authority to admit up to 50,000 yearly, plus emergency power for another 50,000.
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Congress
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Iowa
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Thailand
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Asia
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Kennedy Proposes Tax Shift Criticizes Federal Tax Spending
Washington reports Sen. Edward M. Kennedy labels federal tax deductions as a subsidy to the rich. He argues tax cuts harm housing and construction, claims real estate tax expenditures mostly benefit the top 1 percent, and predicts higher taxes on homeowners and higher earners.
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United States Press Inc
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
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Community drives charity chair for Mike Rimour in Natl Beauty Salon Week
Northern Virginia Hairdressers Association raised funds for Mike Rimour of Toms Brook during National Beauty Salon Week. A hair cutathon, dance and donations from salons, churches and radio partners funded a wheelchair chair after a loss on a Greenwood Fire Company dance.
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Bill Boyce
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Crippled Childrens Society
Letter Policy Authentication Edits Clarified
A note states that Letter Policy items are subject to edits and will not be used unless they can be authenticated, signaling gatekeeping for content inclusion and verification.
Kennedy warns of big cuts to health, food aid in 1980 budget
Senator Edward M Kennedy urges restraint as the Kennedy remarks in the Congressional Record warn that the 1980 budget proposals may trim health care and vital domestic programs. He cites planned reductions of 400 to 500 million dollars from food stamps milk aid and school lunch programs.
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