Gov. Godwin Opposes Public Employee Bargaining In Virginia
The governor reinforces opposition to public employee collective bargaining before the Virginia Municipal League. He cites New York City’s fiscal strains from higher pay and benefits, while a Virginia Education Association president argues against bankruptcy threats if such legislation passes. The paper endorses the governor’s views and warns unionization could jeopardize public services.
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Virginia Municipal League
Mills Godwin
Virginia
New York City
Beck C. Nelson
Virginia Education Association
Nelson
Dr. Nelson
Mr. Godwin
Gov. Godwin
New York
New York State
Letter from Virginia educators president on negotiation rights
The Virginia Education Association president condemns attacks on teachers public employees and threats of bankruptcy over bargaining rights. He argues negotiation avoids strikes citing Virginia examples while urging rational democratic process and legislative action next January to resolve differences without disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Education Association
Privacy pressure in schools draws public caution
James Kilpatrick reviews Thomas Cottle’s Psychology Today piece urging limits on self revealing. He notes Cottle warns against an industry pushing openness from six year olds, with schools endorsing sensitivity groups and openness at the expense of privacy.
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Scrabble
Psychology Today
Thomas J. Cottle
Children’s Defense Fund
Cambridge
Mass
Mass. In the Nature of Things, Dr. Cottle
Dr. Cottle
Godwin responds to VEA chief on unionization stance
Governor Godwin says he cannot believe the Virginia Education Association president’s priority is teacher unionization and collective bargaining. He expresses respect for Virginia public school teachers and pledges continued admiration and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Education Association
Virginia Municipal League
Hampton
Virginia
Gallup Poll marks 40th anniversary poll findings
The Gallup Poll survey of 1538 adults across 300 locations examines familiarity with polls, accuracy perceptions, and public attitudes. It shows 15 percent have been interviewed in a survey, growing understanding and mostly favorable views, with 67 percent believing leaders should follow public views more closely.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Gallup
United States
Capitol Commentary on Studying Money and Public Will
Virginia observers note big study costs yet recommendations often ignored due to public and political pressures. JLARC urged ending jail terms for small marijuana offenses, saying alcohol remains a greater harm. Governor Godwin and lawmakers recoiled, while JLARC chair Lane warned politics influence outcomes.
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Mills Godwin
Del
Edward E. Lane
Richmond
JLARC
China and U S talks drift on Taiwan and Beijing ties
Kissinger's eighth Peking trip aims at patience in a wary climate. Normalization remains unlikely amid Taiwan treaty bonds and election-year constraints. China signals welcome but backs off on arms or abrupt shifts, while Teng Hsiao-ping leads hard-line management and Russia factors loom large in Sino American policy.
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Washington
China
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
Peking
Ford
Kissinger
Taiwan
Secretary of State
U.S
America
Chou-En- Lai
Teng Hsiaoping
Teng
United States
Helsinki
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Beth C. Nelson
The
Commonwealth
Chicago
Municipal League
General Assembly
By James J. Kilpatrick
Gallup Poll
Capitol
By George Wilbur
Richard Nixon
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Commission
By C. L. Sulzberger
Russia
Moscow
Winchester
Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
Lewis H. Ebert
David H.smith
Douglas B. O'Connell
Eugene P. Miller
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