Reagan Promises America Back as Budget Fight Intensifies
President Reagan told Congress that America is back and standing tall while seeking line item veto power and a balanced budget amendment. He urged a down payment on deficits with targeted cuts and closing tax loopholes, rejected a tax hike, and proposed an eight billion dollar space station over ten years.
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West Virginia House rejects auto confiscation for third drunk driving
Charleston AP reports the West Virginia House defeated a measure to confiscate cars of third offenders in drunken driving cases by 55 to 44 after 40 minutes of debate. The bill would have allowed seizure and sale of the vehicle with proceeds to the county, while opponents argued it punished families and the poor. The Senate meanwhile advanced a County Organization Amendment to let counties choose new forms of government, sending it to the House for consideration.
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West Virginia panel approves teachers raises
Senate amendment outlines two government forms for counties, retaining current county commissions or moving to a county manager system. Any change requires voter approval in the affected area. The plan allows county consolidations and city county mergers, also needing voter consent. House version mirrors the Senate measure.
Trooper Dorton Dies In Route 460 Crash In Virginia
Off duty Virginia state trooper J L Dorton 31 of Vansant was killed when his 1982 Camaro left Route 460 west of Oakwood struck a guardrail overturned and ended in the Levisa River. Dorton a eight year Buchanan County assignment formerly of Gate City was found dead pending autopsy in Roanoke. Police cite fog or possible sleep at wheel as initial cause with a tractor trailer witness seeing the wreck in the river.
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Local forecast and weather notes with bitter weekend chill
Thursday brings mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s and tonight's lows in the mid to upper 30s. Friday should bring rain with a low in the upper 20s to upper 30s and highs in the low to mid 50s. Saturday and Sunday stay partly cloudy with highs in the 30s and overnight lows from the teens to mid 20s. Mountain temperatures run 5 to 10 degrees colder.
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Virginia Sales Tax Increase Supported
Richmond AP report notes Sen. William Parker urges raising Virginia's state sales tax from 3 to 4 percent as a long term fix, despite unpopularity and opposition from Gov. Robb and many lawmakers. He argues the 1984-86 budget will require cuts in human services and education funding.
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Virginia Equity in TVA Payments Sought
Assembly debate centers on shared TVA tax proceeds with Parker and Senator Fears backing a plan to split revenue between state and localities. The measure would raise about 220 million dollars annually after credits for Virginians earning under 15 thousand dollars. Parker argues tax relief targets the burden on low wage earners.
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Williams on Center Stage in Arizona Murder Trial
Ronald Williams a 41 year old West Virginia escapee and on the FBI ten most wanted list defends himself in a Scottsdale murder trial. The case features a high profile self defense by a man with a long criminal history and multiple prior escapes while trials raise questions of admissibility and lengthy appeals. Williams faces possible death if convicted, while prosecutors risk a costly acquittal after his offer to plead guilty for life was rejected. The courtroom security is extreme and the judge authorizes force to prevent an escape as preparations and motions fill the trial schedule.
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