Stock Market Ends Week With Broad Decline On Weak Economy
New York stocks fell across the board as investors weighed recession fears and steady losses. The Dow dropped 2.86 to 788.62, a weekly decline of 21.12, with heavy energy trading sparked by Gulf Oil's bid for Cities Service. The NYSE volume reached 53.80 million shares while major energy issues rose on takeover tension and financials fell in sympathy.
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Voting Rights Act extension divides Virginia senators
Rayment Warner voted for the 85 to 8 roll call extension while Byrd abstained. A Virginia Supreme Court ruling upholds a 20 year murder sentence for Diana Pugh after she forced pepper down her infant daughter's throat. Virginia Beach SPCA fights a major legal battle with the South Hampton Roads Veterinary Association over professional scope.
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Over The Counter Securities Controversy Reaches Humane Groups
The American Veterinary Medical Association forms a committee to seek funds for legal fees amid debates on whether tax exempt humane societies can operate low cost clinics and compete with private vets. IRS and court rulings in Michigan and Virginia challenge such clinics while SPCA ties face closures. The Newport News pageant piece satirically closes with a pumpkin ending.
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Virginia Faces OCR Warning Over Desegregation Plan
Virginia officials acknowledged a serious risk of losing federal funding if their 1978 desegregation plan for state colleges and universities fails to meet Office of Civil Rights requirements. OCR cited long standing problems and set August deadlines for concrete remedies while state leaders promised to improve and measure progress against the original criteria.
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