Regional West Virginia and surrounding weather outlook
Weather districts show mixed skies and cold temperatures across zones. Northern Panhandle and North Central report partly cloudy to clear conditions with highs in the teens to 20s and lows in the teens. Charleston area and Northwest zones stay mostly sunny with highs near 25 and lows around 20. Central Mountains and South zones remain sunny and cold with lows in the upper teens. Virginia remains cold with highs in the 20s and lows in the tens. Kentucky sees partly cloudy skies with highs near 20 and lows in the upper teens. Western Pennsylvania notes snow flurries and clearing tonight with low teens and highs near 20. Western Virginia mostly sunny then clearing tonight with highs in the 20s and lows in the teens to low 20s. Sunday humidity under 8 percent and winds up to 38 mph from the west. January 4 record highs 74 and lows 9 noted.
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U S Fighting Recruitments Reported in Angola Scandal
The Monitor reported 300 Americans prepared to be shipped to Angola to join existing forces as soon as CIA funding allowed. White House and agencies denied mercenary recruitment, while a private contractor possibility drew no comment. Ford administration diplomacy and Soviet ties shape Angola talks as Kissinger nears Moscow trip.
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Ron Nessen
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Irony and political stakes loom over Halleck confirmation
The piece argues Halleck's confirmation could trigger a chilling effect in the judiciary. It suggests tainted fitness ratings and federal prosecutor involvement threaten trust in the process, with long term implications for judges nationwide. It notes potential self interest among commission members and the risk of unfair outcomes if Halleck is rejected or confirmed.
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Judicial Fitness Commission
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States consider tax on military pay amid payroll burden
A White House meeting discussed legislation to withhold state income taxes from military pay while trimming administrative workload. The armed forces payroll runs about 17 billion annually for 2 million personnel, with at least 100 million in lost state taxes yearly. The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations notes incomplete data but estimates indicate significant gaps. Twenty three states plus the District of Columbia tax military pay. seventeen exempt all or part. ten have no individual income tax.
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Campaign strings and street crime mix in one report
A Kentucky Democrat reports a $5 million personal campaign outlay blamed on his wife’s bookkeeping. Honolulu Democrat Joseph A. Ryan unveils a new fund raising plan with a $50 dinner and a $225 total in $25 gifts. Langhow files candidacy with unpaid postage. new filing system now in place. Write-in Martha M. Evert advises intentions to run until elected. U.S.A. name change to run under that name noted, but the candidate died last October. Capitol Street robbery leaves Albert Fitzwater robbed of $50 after two youths demanded money. incident investigated by Patrolman Ronnie Jones.
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Laidley Street
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