Moore Receives 11.8 Million In Revenue Sharing Checks
Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr. announced receipt of two checks totaling 11.8 million from six month revenue sharing certificates. He said he would turn funds over to the state treasury for appropriation despite a court dispute over custody and investment.
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Nixon Brezhnev pledge to avert war and nuclear disaster
Nixon and Brezhnev sign a declaration to prevent war and nuclear catastrophe. They also vow cooperation when any third country endangers international peace, a clause seen as targeting Communist China.
Governor Arch Moore Receives $11.8 Million Payoff
Charleston report states Gov Arch Moore received two checks totaling 11.8 million dollars as the payoff of a six month certificate of deposit tied to the state's first federal revenue sharing allocation.
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Gordon Short To Challenge Bramwell Mayoral Vote
Gordon Short, the losing candidate in Bramwell's contentious mayoral race, announced Friday his plan to contest the election results.
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Stock Market Closes Higher After Early Surge
The market finished Friday with gains despite giving back much of an early rally. Traders watched volatile moves through the day as indices climbed then pared gains.
Skylab Flight Ends With Safe Water Landing On Pacific
Skylab 1 crew Charles Conrad Jr Joseph Kerwin and Paul Weitz return after 28 days in orbit ending a risky mission. They land 830 miles southwest of San Diego aboard USS Ticonderoga and walk ashore with doctors calling them in good shape. The crew leaves behind a salvageable space station and thousands of feet of film aiding sun earth and human science research. President Nixon hails the achievement as a source of pride for America.
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U S and Soviet pledge cooperation on third party aggression
Nixon and Brezhnev sign an eight pact in White House talks pledging joint efforts to avert war and nuclear disaster. They agree to work together when any third country endangers international peace and security with Kissinger noting the pact aims to prevent hostilities and that China is not a mediator.
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Teens Guilty Suspects In Bird Killing Case
Two Roanoke area youths aged 14 and 15 allegedly shot several songbirds including cardinals goldfinches and mockingbirds two months ago. Birds were found killed and hung from trees in a Roanoke County woods on April 15. Federal officials say the boys likely committed the acts but will not be prosecuted. an informal probation plan will monitor them through the summer.
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Short Predicts Victory Plans Appeal Of Bramwell Election
Short told the Daily Telegraph he would take steps to overturn the reelection of Mayor Glen Scott. A 174 174 recount left Scott and Short tied. Bramwell council reelected Scott amid a 4-1 vote. Short plans to file a mandamus action in the West Virginia Supreme Court to disallow four ballots not properly identified. Three ballots favored Scott and one for Short. the board counts dispute the ballot. Scott seeks the ballot counted for him.
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Virginia Obscenity Ruling Draws Mixed Reactions
Virginia officials praise the Supreme Court obscenity ruling while warning it will reshape prosecutions. The decision ties obscenity to local standards and could curb hard core material in cinemas and adult stores. Leaders see tougher enforcement, civil liberties groups fear expanded state control. Policymakers anticipate impact on Portsmouth Village Bookstore case next week.
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Pass Files Motion For Another Trial
Albert E. Pass seeks a new trial in Erie County Court after his murder conviction. Defense attorney Gondelman asserts 36 contentions including juror bias and alleged witness favoritism. notes the juror is indicted for DUI. He argues trial handling and witnesses may have influenced the verdict in the Yablonski family slayings case.
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