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January 25, 1983
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<br />such as NASA show the confidence in American teenagers that owners of present ideas have. Thi~
<br />confidence gives the teenager a feeling of self-esteem and subsequent self-worth. This feelin~
<br />of self-esteem is carried over to the period when a future idealist becomes a present idealist~
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<br /> Students in the Soviet Union and other Eastern block nations can channel their energies
<br />into only the things that the state feels they should undertake. This will cause a stagnation
<br />of future~ideas and present ideas are equivalent to ideas and ideals from the past. This
<br />stagnation of ideas is directly related to stagnation in~publin interests and a rise in publi~
<br />hatred for government. A prime example of this is the uprisings in Poland related to the
<br />Solidarity Union. The suppression of this idea by the Soviets has caused a stagnation of life
<br />in Poland. The bottom line is what effect will this have on the future idealists of Poland?
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<br /> It is easily seen how the three groups of ideas relate to each other and how they are all
<br />in motion toward the future. This means that harbingers of future ideas will in later years
<br />on to hold past ideas and their offsprings offspring will be teenagers, holders of future idea~
<br />the strength of America."
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<br /> Mayor Johansen complimenled Michael Spence on his presentation, and for being the winner
<br />from the high schools in Portsmouth. Mr. Cadlaon presented the Mayor a "Certificate of Merit"
<br />in recognition of excellence in the Voice of Democracy Broadcast Scriptwriting Program, as
<br />being designated "An Outstanding Spokesome For Freedom", and sponsored by the Veterans of
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<br />Foreign Wars.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr.
<br />be placed in the Public Library.
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<br /> 83-26 - Mrs. 'Mary B. Westfall, Chairman,
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<br />Beamer, that a copy of Mr. Spence's presentation
<br />Beautification and Clean Community Commission,
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<br />presented the "1982 Governor's Award of Excellence For a Clean Virginia Commflnity". Portsmouth
<br />was one of thirteen cities or counties to receive this award, the highest State award by the
<br />Keep Virginia Beautiful, Inc. and the State Division of Litter Control. The Mayor thanked
<br />Mrs. Westfall, Jim Noel, Executive Coordinator, and the Commission for making it possible to
<br />receive such an award.
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<br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
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<br />83-4 - The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of Januar~
<br />1983, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDIANCE AMENDING SECTION 40-95(b) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH,
<br />VIRGINIA, 1973, PERTAINING TO THE COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW."
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<br /> On motion of Mr.
<br />following vote:
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<br />Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the ordinance was adopted, and by the
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, ]~hitlow, Johansen
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 83-6 The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of Januar'
<br />11, 1983, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $187,000. FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITY
<br />FUND FOR PHASE I OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DEEP %~ELLS ON THE
<br />SUFFOLK."
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<br />CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
<br />CITY WATERSHED IN
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the ordinance was adopted and by the
<br />following vote:
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<br />Ayes:
<br />Nays:
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<br />Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, ~ohansen
<br />None
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<br /> 83-7 - The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of January
<br />11, 1983, was taken up and read:
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<br />'AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $120,000. FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
<br />GLASGOW STREET FORCE MAIN PROJECT TO SERVICE THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT AREA."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, the ordinance was adopted and by the
<br />following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen
<br />Nays: None
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<br />822355 - Consideration of rate increase by Cox Cable of Portsmouth.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by Mr. Beamer, that the matter be deferred for an
<br />i~T~mi~ier7ii6R~ii{i~6~i~twoi![~i~s~i! for review and consideration by the Council, was approved
<br />by unanimous vote.
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<br />The following reports from the City Manager were presented:
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<br /> 83-28 "Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance closing a 16'
<br />alley on the east side of Tyre Neck Road."
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