Wrecking Crew within Front Royal Police under scrutiny
A Front Royal police precinct crew calling itself the wrecking crew faces court testimony amid allegations of excessive force and disciplinary concerns. Town officials formed a grand jury after a May meeting to review a report due June 28, following a wave of convictions in the department.
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Royal Police Department
Esprit de Corps
General District Court
Front Royal
Town Hall
Duncan
Federal action eases fuel costs as trucker violence rises
An Alabama trucker was killed by rifle fire amid protests over fuel shortages and weight rules. The Interstate Commerce Commission recently allowed a 5.6 percent freight surcharge to help cover fuel costs, though some truckers reject it and gunplay has occurred. Civilians now risk crossfire as a protest turns deadly.
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Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Letters to the Editor: Local politics and community notes
Letters discuss Steve Chadwell sheriff candidacy linked to 1968 James Wood team. thanks to doctors and school staff for 1979 80 physicals. critique on self service gas islands and voter responsibility. fire recovery donations to Round Hill Community Fire Dept with resident support.
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the Star
Steve Chadwell
Frederick County
James Wood
Stoddart
Drs. Banning
Dougherty
Stafford
Lander
Lutz
Maddox
Way and Wise
Margaret Free
Winchester
Frederick
Round Hill
Elusive Hard Line on Israel Exposed by White House Pressures
In 1978 Menachem Begin lashes out at Brzezinski after a CBS interview, while Carter weighs pressure on Israel to curb settlements. Vance reportedly explores ways to show U S resolve with Arab allies as Begin consolidates domestic backing and U S Jewish groups fear delay. Sharon asserts no U S understanding on the West Bank.
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Washington
Israel
Menachem Begin
Brzezinski
State Department
Mideast
David
Carter
America
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Kuwait
U.S
Vance
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West Bank
Gaza
White House
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Strauss
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Delay
Conference of
Jerusalem
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Mann
Howard Squadron
Ran Jewish Congress
Congress
Lebanon
Sharon
Carter MX mobile missile plan faces Soviet response and SALT risk
The piece argues that the Carter administration’s plan to deploy the MX mobile missile system at about 30 billion dollars may provoke a Soviet counter to mobile missiles, complicate verification, and test SALT II support. It warns that mobile missiles could raise costs and miscalculation while suggesting a ban on mobile intercontinental missiles as a better security path.
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Times News Service
Moscow
Pentagon
United States
Carter
John Tower
Texas
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
Washington
Saudi Arabia
MX Blockbuster Missile Debate Ties to SALT Treaty Risks
The MX program raises questions for senators about SALT implications and amendments. Officials claim phasing out land based missiles would leave the Soviets with the only land based missiles, deemed unacceptable. Critics warn the MX is costly and risky and may trigger shifts to sea and air based weapons.
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Howard Baker
New York Times
Soviet Union
Ask Washington Dumbest Show S Failing Nation Satire
Russell Baker’s mock Q and A lampoons U S policy and intelligence in a biting column. The piece critiques cuts to railroad service and defense spending while mocking Saudi influence and SALT era diplomacy.
Kennedy Leads Carter in Popularity Poll Says Political Debate
A political exchange questions why Senator Kennedy appears ahead of President Carter in a popularity poll. The dialogue accuses politicians of arrogance and dumbness while challenging public grasp of political messaging. The tone is confrontational and combative.
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Chester
Kennedy
Carter
Washington
Pena
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