West Virginia bingo controversy spawns Capitol march plan
Northern Panhandle volunteer firemen call for a June 21 demonstration at the Capitol to protest a state crackdown on fundraising bingo. They invited all 369 volunteer fire forces and plan a motorcade from Patrick Street Bridge to meet Governor Jay Rockefeller.
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W.va
West Virginia
Northern
Panhandle
Charleston
Patrick Street
Capitol
Jay Rockefeller
HUD reports housing aid delayed for flood families in West Virginia
HUD officials say 1,337 families still await housing assistance after April floods in southern West Virginia. Through May 31, 1,104 had received aid. 344 in travel trailers, 105 in private rentals, 158 in mobile homes. Four hundred seventy seven families moved back home after repairs under the mini repair program.
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W.va
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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West Virginia
Bob Minnocci
Minnocci
Williamson Flood Relief Ties Actress Greer Garson to Fundraiser
Greer Garson, visiting Williamson 36 years ago, sends mayor Roy M. Taylor a $400 check and orders a cheerful brunch for all ages at a local cafe. The note asks to convey love from Garson as plans move to host a treat at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet for Williamson residents.
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Virginia Lieutenant Governor Race Debates Loan Repayment Law
Del. Ira Lechner called for a law requiring all loans to candidates be repaid by election day. He cited Charles S. Robb as heavily financed by loans and said the public should know who will pay before the June 14 Democratic primary. Lechner noted substantial out of state contributions and contrasted his own expected $100,000 to $120,000 campaign spend with Robb and Reynolds facing about $1 million combined.
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Four for Democratic Attorney General Face Off in Fredericksburg
Four candidates Dels, John Melnick of Arlington, Edward E. Lane of Richmond, Erwin Solomon of Hot Springs and McLean attorney John Schell will debate in Fredericksburg on June 9 at 7 p.m. The event at Hugh Mercer School is sponsored by Fredericksburg Savings & Loan with backing from the League of Women Voters, the Fredericksburg Bar Association and the local Jaycees. All have promised to attend.
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Penal System Rapped By Virginia Campaigner
AP reports Del. John Melnick during a 1,800 mile swing through Virginia criticized the penal system for failing to provide adequate psychiatric care to violent repeat offenders. He cited rapists arsonists murderers and child molesters with deep-rooted psychological issues and urged therapy alongside rehab.
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Ministers urge 62 Virginia black churches to back Miller
A coalition of 62 black churches representing about 50 000 members urged a Sunday vote for Andrew Miller in the June 14 Democratic governor primary. They cited Miller's electability and a new generation of progressive leadership ensuring equality of opportunity.
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Howell Seeks Tax Hike on Out-of-State Truck Firms
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Henry Howell urged Virginia to tax out-of-state trucking companies to close a $15 million annual loophole. He accused foe Andrew Miller of backing the loophole and cited data from the State Revenue Resources and Economic Commission. Howell noted two of every three truck miles in Virginia involve out of state firms and 747 million miles were traveled in 1976.
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