Antiquated Virginia bar exam ruling sparks reform call
A Linden woman Bonni Cord challenged a Virginia Bar exam ban tied to cohabitation with a non husband. Judge Dun can C Gibb cited fornication statutes prompting appeals to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The piece criticizes outdated code and urges lawmakers to modernize.
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Virginia Law Changes Take Effect This Saturday July First
Minor 1978 Virginia legislative changes go into effect with few dramatic shifts. Alcohol may be consumed standing, studded snow tires become legal from Oct 15 to Apr 15, and local bodies gain water emergency power. Virgin ia opens a state liaison office in Washington while radar detectors avoid seizure if unused. Wages rise a nickel for some workers and Potomac Edison billing periods extend two months for late payers. November ballot includes pari mutuel horse racing referendum and a gubernatorial veto post-session measure. The year’s notable fact is absence of a tax increase in the 1978–79 budget.
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Labor Bill Stalls as Byrd Falls Short of Cloture
Carter and unions nearly broke a Senate filibuster on a major labor law bill but Byrd failed to secure the 60 votes needed. The measure returns for overhaul in committee and could be filibustered again, delaying any drastic reform beyond this session.
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Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
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Winchester Voters Respond To Editorial On Council Race
Letters from Dick Kern and Pine challenge a June 22 Evening Star editorial. They dispute cost per vote figures, claim they raised funds from diverse citizens, and defend their campaign spending as voter driven rather than purchased. They compare totals and urge reader scrutiny of political spending.
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Council election costs and voter impact noted
In a letter Republican Councilman Elect Donald E. Smallwood reflects on campaign spending by parties, the 6 to 4 shift in council seats, personal contributions of 624.40 from 22 friends, and the role of the people’s vote over money, asserting unity and independence from press influence.
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North Ward
Policy Editor's Note on Letters to the Editor
The piece outlines that letters to the editor are invited and must be signed with the writer's address and telephone number. It sets a 350 word limit, prefers typed or double spaced submissions, notes letters are subject to editing, and points out letters may be rejected if authentication cannot be proven.
The Joint Chiefs Policy Role Is Debated
Debates over Carter SALT policy trigger scrutiny of how senior military leaders influence public policy. Gen Jones defends independent stance while critics say JCS conformed to administration aims. Singlaub cites dissent and calls for responsible military consultation with Congress.
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Haig Emerges as Western Anchor in NATO Policy Debates
A May visit pattern shows Haig becoming a security anchor for Western leaders worried about Soviet power and Carter policy. The Haig Carter alliance strengthens NATO ties, boosts European defense plans, and accelerates upgrades in communications and early warning systems.
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