Godwin Defies HEW Over Virginia College Desegregation Policy
Virginia Governor Mills Godwin rejects federal strings on desegregation in higher education. He argues the state will run its own college system with no HEW mandates and extradites flexibility within Virginia law. Supporters praise his stand against bureaucracy while critics warn of federal oversight limits.
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Virginia
Mills Godwin
Old Dominion
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Godwin
Ford
Dewey E. Dodd
HEW
Civil Rights
Philadelphia
Dodd
Commentary on 1975 college entrance test declines
James J. Kilpatrick laments the 12th consecutive year of falling scores on verbal and mathematical sections of the College Entrance Examination Board analysis. He blames the educational establishment, teachers unions, and publishing houses, urging a return to fundamentals and discipline.
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Washington
College Entrance Examination Board
Longfellow
Wordsworth
Portugal faces uncertain path as new government forms
Portugal weighs a return to civilian cabinet leadership as Premier Designate Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo seeks a coalition with Socialists and Popular Democrats amid anti-communist moves. A potential minority or communist-dominated rule could reshape NATO ties and southern Europe stability.
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Portugal
Vasco Goncalves
Goncalves
Francisco da Costa Gomes
Revolutionary Council
Adm
Jose Pinheiro de Azevendo
Popular Democrats
NATO
100 Radicals Targeted in Drive to Replace Congress Members
The Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress aims to unseat 100 liberal Democrats in 1976. Led by Paul Weyrich, the group, funded by businessmen, targets first-term lawmakers seen as extreme liberals. Dr. Marc Tangner classifies House votes to map targets.
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Washington
Committee For the Survival of A Free Congress
C.S.F.C
Afl-Cio
Nixon
House
Senate
Congress
Paul Weyrich
Nebraska
Carl Curtis
Harris
Marc Tangner
Winchester 1897 Fire Company Officers Montage
Display lists officers for Friendship Union Sarah Zane South End and Rouss Hook and Ladder companies at the 11th Annual Virginia State Firemen's Assn. convention in Winchester July 7 8 9 1897. Notables include Charles Broadway Rouss Julian F Ward and James W Barr with ranks from captain to chief pipeman. The photo from Jack Owens collection labels officers by company and rank.
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Winchester
Virginia State Firemen's Assn
Charles Broadway Rouss
Julian F. Ward
James W. Barr
Friendship Fire Co
James M. Haymaker
M.T. Reed
H. L. Wood
E.E. Stone
Geo. E. Thatcher
J.W. Andrews
G.F. Baker
Sarah Zane Steam Fire Engine Co
Robert L. Gray
Chas. W. Hensell
Frank E. Willis
Louis N. Trier
Thomas M. Barr
Jos. T. Brown
Chas. A. Evans
Rouss Hook and Ladder Co
Stewart Bell
T.B. Patton
Sec
I.N. Good
Henry Schneider
Lewis Pearson
Geo. R. Blake
South End Hose Co
Robt. W. Haymaker
Jos. D. Rainsberger
Harry E. March
C.E. O'Leary
Readers respond on Social Security and crime policy
A letter from Franklin H. Leinbach of Winchester urges tougher crime penalties and deportation, while Philip E. Bettendorf discusses SSI implementation issues and district overpayments. The editor notes letters must be signed with address and phone, and under 350 words.
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the Star
Congress
Philip E
Stengel to retire as Mets field manager at season end
The Star Files notes Casey Stengel announced his retirement as manager of the New York Mets at season’s end. Also, Nixon visited Saigon for a first hand appraisal of South Vietnam and a Martinsburg Pike citizens committee organized to curb speeding on Route 11. Winchester Rotary urges action after rising fatal crashes locally.
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Congress
SSA
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
Page
Rappahannock
Shenandoah
Warren
SSI
California
New York
Casey Stengel
New York Mets
Richard M. Nixon
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Martinsburg Pike
West Virginia Line
Winchester Rotary Club
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Seventh District
J. Kenneth Robinson
Robinson
By James J. Kilpatrick
University of Wisconsin
Oklahoma City
By Frank van der Linden
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Orgi
Jack Owens
Wishbone
Charles Manson
U.S
America
Thes
Franklin H. Leinbach
Featherbed Lane
Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
Gene Lewis H. Ebert
Douglas B. O'Connell
Sunda
Iyby
Meneger
David H. Smith
Eugene P. Miller
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