Word: highway
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Susan Myers, director of public affairs for the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction, said King "has reached absolutely no decision" on whether to approve renovation plans for the highway. "Some thought is being given to go ahead with plans for a third harbor crossing," she added...
Norman J. Van Ness, division administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), said Monday he thought King's approval of improving the artery depended on "whether or not there is a third harbor crossing...
...stopped during a "routine" license check in 1976. Police Officer Anthony Avena was not looking for drugs. "I saw the car in the area and was not answering any complaints so I decided to pull it off," he explained. The state argued that random checks contributed to highway safety by taking unlicensed drivers and unregistered cars off the road...
Some legislators warn, however, that the somewhat naive Fob James style may get the Governor in trouble after the legislature convenes this month. Many of his proposals face tough opposition, including a request to raise the gasoline tax to pay for highway repairs. Notes one legislative insider: "He hasn't learned to play by the rules, and in some cases he doesn't care...
...leave that day, however, the President decided to remain overnight and invite Begin to a farewell breakfast Tuesday morning. He would then fly to Cairo for a one-hour courtesy stop at the airport to brief Sadat. For four hours Monday evening, while Carter's plans remained uncertain, the highway from Jerusalem to Ben-Gurion Airport remained closed to provide absolute security for the expected presidential motorcade...