Virginia debates pari mutuel betting and state control
A Virginia opinion piece argues against legalized pari mutuel horse racing noting moral and fiscal concerns. It questions revenue projections of 15 to 20 million, cites a 7.5 billion two year budget, and highlights proposed state operation, local referendums, and a Virginia Racing Commission as insufficient safeguards to justify gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
General Assembly
Mills Godwin
William A. Truban
Dels
Alson H. Smith
Raymond P. Guest Jr
State Senate
House
Senate
Peter K. Babalas
Norfolk
Virginia Racing Commission
Debate Over $10 Million Zaire Emergency Loan
U.S. Congress weighs a proposed $10 million emergency loan to Zaire urged by State Department Chief Kissinger amid fears it could aid allies in Angola and risk U.S. relations. Critics argue such aid strains the economy and may not be repaid, urging focus on the U.S. economy instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Congress
Zaire
U.S. State Department
Henry A. Kissinger
Department
Angola
Central Intelligence Agency
Russia
U.S
Congress
State Department
Kissinger
United States
United Nations
Mr. Kissinger & Co
Letters to the Star Editor clarify Second Amendment meaning
A Star Editor letter argues the Second Amendment protects citizen arms beyond the National Guard. It cites George Mason on who is militia, notes 1903 militia definitions, and invokes Aristotle and biblical verses to claim religious and political liberty. It condemns labor unions and calls for reliance on God.
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George Mason
Richmond
Mason
National Guard
Congress
District of Columbia
Reserve
Star
George Meany
Ford
God
Kissinger Approval Drops Since 1975 Survey Shows Still Ahead
A 1976 Gallup poll finds 48 percent approve of Henry Kissinger as Secretary of State and 37 percent disapprove, down from 56 to 25 in 1975. Republicans favor him by more than two to one, while Democrats and independents are closely divided. The study surveyed 1,572 adults in over 300 locations from January 25.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Washington
Nixon
Midwest
South West
Ford's political edge widens as State of the Union aids campaign
Washington notes say Ford uses a mix of conservative rhetoric and targeted cuts to medicare education and welfare, arguing for a leaner budget of 394.2 billion and a 43 billion deficit while boosting defense and energy, with voters leaning middle class and TV visibility sharpening his position.
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Washington
Ford
Tom Paine
Thomas P
Tip) O'Neill
Massachusetts
Oader
House of Representatives
Stting
Boston Red Sox
Capitol Hill
Kennedy Center
Hollywood
Ronald Reagan
Boston
Tip O'Neill
Henry
Moscow
Angola
Syria
Lebanon
Israel
Reagan
Ford Faces Battle Over B-1 Bomber Funding
President Ford seeks about 13 billion more for fiscal 1977 to push production of the B-1 bomber amid liberal Democratic opposition. Supporters cite radar-evading speed and defenses. critics call it expensive and unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Congress
James R. Schlesinger
Defense
Pentagon
Schlesinger
Democrats
Senate
Air Force
Quinlan case parent appeal to remove respirator
Karen Ann Quinlan has lived in a coma for nine months with a mechanical respirator sustaining her life. Her parents petition the New Jersey Supreme Court to permit removal of the respirator so she can die with dignity.
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Karen Ann Quinlan
New Jersey Supreme Court
Placed in Legal Standstill Over Life Support
A lower court ruled that withdrawing life support could be murder. The parents press to end treatment as futile while doctors say the patient has no chance of regaining consciousness. The dispute centers on whether medical interventions may be terminated.
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Ed Muskie
Maine
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By James Reston
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State of the Union
Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
Lewis H. Ebert
David H. Smith
Douglas B. O'Connell
Eugene P. Miller
By Frank van der Linden
Atlantic
Pacific
George Mahon
Texas
House Appropriations Committee
Quinlan
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