Warner accepts uncontested U S Senate nomination in Virginia
Former Navy Secretary John Warner wins the Republican nomination to succeed Richard Obenshain, with Gov. John Dalton and party leaders supporting him. The 50 minute central committee meeting formalizes Warner as the sole candidate after Obenshain’s fatal plane crash, with Warner pledging to build on Obenshain’s legacy.
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Pope Paul VI Interred After Outdoor Funeral Rite
In St. Peter's Square Pope Paul VI is laid to rest in the grottos beneath St. Peter’s after a simple outdoor funeral rite attended by more than 100 cardinals and about 100,000 mourners. The cremation or burial tradition follows his wish for a plain service and the burial marks the start of nine days of mourning. The event is broadcast to millions in 49 countries.
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Rahall Admits Fed Faults In Flood Aid Failure
West Virginia Congressman Nick Rahall says a federal report admits mistakes in relief after the April 1977 Fork flood that left thousands homeless. Rahall praised the findings as a step toward correcting the flawed response and noted victims faced delays obtaining temporary housing.
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Bureaucracy Survivor: AMBC Maintains Role Amid Reorganization
The American Battle Monuments Commission, a small federal agency maintaining overseas World Wars burial grounds, survives Carter administration plans for reform. Backed by veterans groups and Congress, it argues cost efficiency and better upkeep, citing Arlington headstone care as proof its model is superior. The case reflects broader tensions in downsizing government with 63 small agencies named for review in 1977.
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Sweetie the canine crooner headline from today
Inside today Down in the mouth and want company Singing company Then see Sweetie the canine crooner Page 1 section C A review of the state criminal code is making headway Statehouse Notebook Page 12 section A The Princeton Little League All Stars will be going to Florida to compete for national small fry honors New Pineville coach Raymond Rose has long coached his players Billy Graham and more appear in the jumble of items across pages
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The Bionic Test Tube Debuts On Network Fall Lineup
A major network announces its new fall program slate led by The Bionic Test Tube. The network positions the show as a high concept entry likely to draw viewers with science driven antics and practical effects.
Quiet crowds flood Graceland on first Elvis death anniversary
Graceland visitors pack the gates and nearby shops as 24 private police guard Elvis Presley’s grave on the first anniversary of his death. Vester Presley says the mansion opens early and stays open late to handle the thousands. Vendors sell Elvis memorabilia as fans line up down Elvis Presley Boulevard, seeking memories and trinkets amid heat and crowds.
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