Governor Godwin Allocates 2.1 Million for Virginia State Police
The Virginia governor authorizes 2.1 million to fund the State Police and hints that vacancies across state agencies will stay unfilled to balance the budget. He cites rising crime and speed enforcement as reasons while projecting a budget surplus into June 1978. The trooper level will reach 893 with 100 new troopers hired early next year.
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Godwin
Virginia State Police
State Police Department
Virginia
General Assembly
A Straight View On Gay Rights Sparks Readers Letter
Charles Brill Jr of Gore writes to oppose stereotypes and express mixed feelings on gay rights and anti discrimination legislation. He argues straights owe gays an apology but rejects sensational campaigns and defends reasonable protections.
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Miss Bryant
Winchester reporter Haemer embraces community role and growth
The Winchester Star profiles Neil Haemer, a Long Island born reporter who lived in several states before settling in Winchester. He states his mission is accurate, representative journalism with thoughtful editorial extra, noting local growth and openness from leaders. He praises Winchester’s potential as a self-determined community.
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Star
Winchester
Neil Haemer
Arizona
Connecticut
Virginia
Long Island
N.Y
Chappaqua
Wellesley
Mass
West Hartford
Conn
Conard High School
Springfield College
Haemer
Phoenix
Ariz
Bloomfield
Hartford Courant
Hartford
Enfield
The
Courant
East Hartford Gazette
Gazette
University of Virginia
Roy E. Potts III
Wheat Glut Threatens Prices and Politics Across the Farm Belt
The article notes wheat prices back to 1949 levels in Goodwin Kansas while forecasts expect a large U.S. harvest in Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado. A 2 billion bushel surplus and global demand pressure risk depressing prices further and pushing farmers toward seeking more foreign aid and markets.
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N.Y
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Thei
Cloud seeding debate stirs Augusta area concerns and a grain reserve issue
A reader argues for investigating weather modification with trips, plane intercepts, and chemical sampling amid perceptions of ongoing seeding. The letter critiques officials and cites studies, then shifts to a national grain reserve debate highlighting Nixon era grains policy, Carter administration plans, and potential political fallout for the Democrats in the farm belt.
Seca Local Carrier Mail Rates On Established Routes
Advertising data shows mail rates for local carriers and established routes. Rates include 22.50 yearly 12.00 six months and 6.50 three months for carriers, plus 20.00 yearly 11.00 six months 6.00 three months for advertising.
O Neill Leads House To Vote On 12900 Pay Raise
The House approved a 12900 pay raise after Speaker Thomas P. O Neill Jr orchestrated a strategic sequence. He delayed, shaped ethics reforms, and used Rules Committee allies to limit amendments, securing a 241 to 181 victory amid a broader leadership push and public protest.
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Washington
House
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
D Mass
O'Neill
Congress
House Rules Committee
John Brademas
Ind
George E. Daniels Jr
Calif
Charlie Ross
N.C
Capitol Hill
Carter
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U.S. Department of Commerce
Pennsylvania
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Missouri
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Berkeley
California
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Army and Navy Office of Scientific Research
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the Insurance Company of North America
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Pat Burke
Augusta
West Virginia
Richard Nixon
Soviet Union
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James Weaver
Oregon
National Research Council
Mississippi
Thomas J. Byrd
Roy E. Potts
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