Seldon Earns Virginia Public Administrator of the Year
Winchester city manager Wendell L. Seldon named Virginia Public Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration. The award honors dedication, determination and management in public service, recognizing Seldon’s long career since 1947 starting under City Manager Lee Grant and continuing through his appointment as city manager.
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The Costly Skies and the Next Generation of Jets
The article outlines how soaring fuel costs and noise rules threaten aviation growth. It discusses economic pressures on carriers, the shift to quieter more efficient engines, and the struggle of Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Lockheed to finance new designs. It also notes possible mergers, foreign competition, and a likely move to one or two new 200 seat aircraft within four to five years.
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Carter leads in a town stirred by primary race New strategy
In Washington the campaign scene is chaotic with Carter touring the United Nations and meeting AFL-CIO leader Meany while Ford campaigns in Michigan. Rockefeller shifts to Italy. Connally seeks order among business leaders and Kissinger plans California speeches before the pivotal primary. Harriman surfaces as a Carter adviser as the DNC navigates the contest.
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Goofy Town weighs Carter odds amid brokered convention chatter
Washington pundits project Carter reaching 1075 to 1360 delegates depending on primaries, with a possible 1150 if mixed results. Rumors of brokered Republican plans against Ford and Reagan circulate as Rockefeller controls New York delegates, while embassies monitor Carter’s elusive profile and the nation watches Michigan and California battles.
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Agnew Debuts With Verbal Fireworks In Novel Feud
Spiro T. Agnew launches The Canfield Decision stirring a clash with media harshly led by Harriet Van Horne. The novel follows Vice President Canfield amid Middle East tensions, assassinations, and a heated copyright battle.
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Israeli settlements spark US Israel tensions over creeping annexation
U.S. experts warn that Israel's cabinet move to relocate one settlement while expanding others in the Arab West Bank will provoke American pressure. Senator Javits warned Rabin that Washington will not tolerate settlements on pre-1967 territories, signaling a likely shift in U.S. policy as Carter or Reagan era campaigns approach.
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