Obenshain Sees Boost In Morale After Southern GOP Meet
Virginia Republican leader Richard D. Obenshain described a weekend Atlanta gathering of about 1200 party members as a tremendous emotional lift. He noted lingering party troubles but said the mood improved and cited strong interest in presidential hopefuls Reagan Conally and Rockefeller, with Reagan and Conally drawing the most enthusiasm.
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Consultant Opposes Church Dam in Fredericksburg Channel plan favored
A consultant from ARIA Engineering opposed the controversial Salem Church Dam and urged channelization of the Rappahannock River to reduce flood risk. The five-foot deepening could cut flood damage by up to 80 percent at a rough cost of seven million dollars, with about four million in benefits. The report questions dam benefits and notes the Water Control Board’s opposition.
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City Council Delays Bid on Telephone Franchise and Annexation
Officials deferred advertising for bids on a new telephone franchise as C&P Telephone Co. lawyers seek more time. A $209,358 reimbursable agreement with Hedrick Johnson Development for Seminole Hills is tabled until annexation on Jan 1. The council approved two special permits and three rezonings.
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Seminole Hills
Virginia Energy Crisis Outlook Says State Better Positioned
The Virginia Employment Commission on Tuesday outlined Virginia’s relative resilience to the energy crisis. It cited 25 percent of electricity from nuclear power, a diversified economy, and substantial federal employment as strengths. The report warned fuel shortages could lift unemployment from 2.7 percent to over 3.5 percent, raising jobless numbers from about 53,000 to over 65,000 if the crisis intensifies.
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Virginia Employment Commission
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Broker Eyes Cash Offer for Norfolk Savings Depositors
A Washington broker said he approached Norfolk Savings & Loan Corp. receiver about buying uninsured deposits at a steep discount. Client would likely offer ten to 15 cents on the dollar, but the receiver called the reply very nebulous and inappropriate to present to depositors.
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Washington, D.C
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David R. Freeman
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Eastman Dillon & Co
Freeman
Norfolk Savings
Edwin R. MacKethan
Macethan
Prisoner Acquitted Inmate Davis Cleared Of Murder Charge
Larry Davis, 22, inmate at the State Penitentiary in Richmond, was acquitted of murder in the Aug. 22 slaying of fellow inmate Paul Junior Scott. A 12 man Richmond Circuit Court jury deliberated about three hours before returning the verdict. Davis, imprisoned since 1969, testified he saw three inmates around Scott and two stabbing him.
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Paul Junior Scott
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Holton Defies Assembly With Koontz Judicial Appointment
Gov Linwood Holton signed a commission naming William W Koontz as Alexandria Circuit Court judge, despite Alexandria Bar Association opposition and a split legislative delegation. Koontz, a top Northern Virginia firm partner, will be sworn in to succeed the late Giammittorio, pending Assembly action within 30 days.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Linwood Holton
General Assembly
William W. Koontz
Alexandria
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Northern
Virginia
George M. Giammittorio
Holton
Alexandria Bar Association
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