Admiral's First Defeat Rejected NRO Control Bid
President Carter rejected CIA director Stanfield Turner’s bid to control the National Reconnaissance Office. Defense Secretary Harold Brown and military leaders argued the Pentagon must retain oversight of NRC espionage activities, including high altitude photo surveillance.
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Conflict of Interest and Power Struggles Circling Carter Team
Washington debates privacy and ethics as Bert Lance seeks relief from a Dec. 31 stock-divestiture deadline amid a bank stake valued at about 1.6 million dollars. Rhode Island officials resign over new conflict rules as NRO, NRC, and CIA power plays unfold in the Carter administration.
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Virginia conflict of interest act sparks debate on honesty and burden
The 1970 Virginia conflict of interest law requires state and local employees to disclose material financial interests and prohibits dealings with their own agencies. Deputy AG D Patrick Lacy notes many inquiries stem from confusion and complexity, while some question if the act improves honesty or hampers public service.
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Nuclear Weapons to Deter War in Europe
A 1977 United States Press overview argues for enhanced radiation weapons as a deterrent in Europe. It cites Senate leaders Baker Stennis and Nunn, plus Goldwater, defending the program and detailing the command structure and risks of a NATO battlefield decision process.
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Mississippi
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Kremlin
Special House Energy Committee Faces Tight Deadline
The House energy panel, chaired by Thomas L. Ashley, must complete review of the Carter energy program by July 23 to meet the August recess deadline. Speaker O'Neill aims for five days of debate starting August 6, with the committee handling 113 provisions in a tight 10 work-day window amid intercommittee jurisdiction disputes.
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Letter to the Star Editor urges tax cuts to spur low income housing
The writer argues for partnering with landlords to improve rental properties in Winchester. They propose substantial real estate tax cuts for owners who renovate, aiming to raise housing quality while avoiding higher rents for tenants. They criticize perceived greed and suggest the Planning Commission design a tax relief program for improvements.
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