Cramer Named Virginia GOP Chairman After McMath Stays Active
Dr Alfred B Cramer of Culpeper is acclaimed Virginia Republican chair after George N McMath steps down for health and business reasons The 47 year old former 7th District GOP chief stood unopposed with McMath and Gov John Dalton endorsing him He vows to strengthen GOP in the General Assembly and seeks a veto proof House The full Roanoke convention will confirm his term through 1980 with McMath praising team unity and service.
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Culpeper
Virginia
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McMath
John Dalton
James Helms
Farmville
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Medical College of Virginia
Virginia Senate
Virginia General Assembly
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Roanoke
Virginia Democrats Set Convention Date
Virginia Democrats approved a 1979-80 budget of 249000, plans to pick delegates for the 1980 nominating convention, and set May 16 1980 for the statewide convention. The 58 delegates and 42 alternates will be split evenly by gender with mass meetings March 29 and district conventions April 12 to May 3. An objection noted May 16 would preclude Richmond as a site due to Coliseum availability.
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Republican Party
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Old Dominion Court Will Hear Death Penalty Appeals
Virginia Supreme Court to hear more than 20 cases starting Monday including two death penalty appeals. Stamper contestes evidence and alleged improper seizure in a Shoney’s murder during a 1978 robbery. Clark argues a Los Angeles confession was not voluntary. Also under review is a complaint against Norfolk Judge Jordan Jr. over alleged rights violations. A backgammon table dispute between Billsburg Greenery and the ABC Commission, tied to a Williamsburg Ramada Inn, is included.
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State Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission
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Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
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Ramada Inn East
Licensing Fight Could Bring Compensation Over New River Dam
A three judge panel heard Appalachian Power Company’s suit claiming the Federal Power Act protects its New River dam license despite the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. A late summer ruling is anticipated. If favorable, compensation may be sought after a potential jury trial to set the amount.
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