Justus death sentence upheld in 1978 Virginia rape murder
Virginia Supreme Court upholds Buddy Earl Justus death sentence for the 1978 rape murder of a pregnant Monetta woman in a case twice before the court. Earlier trial in Montgomery County and Williamsburg also imposed death. he faces additional death and life terms in Florida and Georgia. The four day span murders tied to the sentences.
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Virginia
Court allows corporate contributions to road bond election
West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that corporations may contribute to support or oppose proposed referendums including the Nov. 3 road bond election. The decision does not loosen the ban on corporate giving to candidates, with Justice McGraw dissenting pending a later majority opinion. Suspect Arrested in fatal Beckley beating is in Florida, Roscoe C. Brown arrested on fugitive warrant. Holly Grove Coal plans 250 acre strip mine as part of larger 2300 acre project in Canaan area, opposed by residents and ongoing suit. Franklin brothers petition drive seeks transfer to Maryland for trial before WV proceedings.
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Market Finishes Week With Loss
The New York market fell Friday as traders awaited a money supply rise and digested disappointing third quarter results. The Dow dropped 4.57 to 851.69, with IBM down to 51 1/2 and Merck off 2 percent. SUNBEAM led declines while IC Industries exited a bidding war as Allegheny offered 41 a share.
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