Change In Virginia Beach Charter Questioned By State Sen Howell
State Sen Henry E Howell challenged a General Assembly approved amendment to the Virginia Beach city charter as violating the one man one vote principle. In a supplemental complaint in U S District Court Howell argued the new at large plus residential seat system dilutes votes, keeping seven borough seats while four at large seats serve the city. The suit, brought by four residents, seeks to address inequities in council representation.
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Virginia Beach
Howell
Norfolk
General Assembly
Henry E. Howell
U. S
Walter E. Hoffman
Lynchburg case seeks at large city council election
Howell asks federal court to halt an election on the Virginia Beach charter change arguing the system gives a minority power to control the city council. He seeks an injunction and a decree that council positions be elected at large no later than June 14.
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Blackwater
Lynnhaven
Virginia Beach
United States of America
Howell
Virginia Beach Fire Claims Two Children and More Tragedies
In Virginia Beach, Fred R. Keyes Jr. and his brother John, 10, died in a home fire as their mother and four sisters escaped with help from neighbors. A 19 year old, Leroy W. Davis III, was found dead at Old Dominion College, cause pending. The report notes community responses and ongoing investigations across Norfolk and Fredericksburg with related municipal actions and a bank robbery in Norfolk.
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Virginia Beach
Fred R. Keyes Jr
John Keyes
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Bambi Keyes
Clayton Pratt
Pratt
Mrs. Pratt
Keyes
Janet
Norfolk
Leroy W. Davis III
Old Dominion College
Old Dominion Tobacco Co
Virginia House Backs Utilities Rebates Probe and State Dog Bill
Richmond AP report says the House General Laws Committee approved a Senate bill directing the State Corporation Commission to investigate rebates by some utilities, shifting from prohibition to inquiry. Also on the floor is a bill to expand the State Board of Conservation and Economic Development. Separately, Sen. Bateman’s foxhound bill would name the American Foxhound Virginia’s official state dog, joining the Cardinal as state bird and dogwood as state tree, with remarks about historical ties and breeds.
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Richmond
House
General Laws Committee
Senate
State Corporation Commission
William V. Rawlings
Southhampton
SCC
State Board of Conservation and Economic Development
Fred Bateman
Bateman
Maryland
Virginia
United States
Lynchburg Formed Agreement For Integrated Memorial Hospital
In Lynchburg AP reports a former all white memorial hospital signed a form toward integration. The move follows years of civil rights pressure and aims to expand access, with officials promising smoother transition and continued operation.
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Virginia Baptist Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Virginia Baptist
Guggenhemer Hospital
Lynchburg Hospital
Lynchburg
All-White Memorial Hospital
Interims study handling draws GOP complaint in Richmond
Republican minority leader in the General Assembly challenged the timing and handling of interim studies as members of Speaker Moore’s Rules Committee and party Democrats debated the value of Virginia Advisory Council reports. Del. Caldwell Butler urged earlier publication, noting reports were often printed only days before sessions. Democrats agreed the timing was a problem, with Moore and others acknowledging delays and volunteer committees complicating timely access.
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Richmond
General Assembly
E. Blackburn Moore
House Rules Committee
del. M. Caldwell Butler
Roanoke
Butler
Moore
Virginia Advisory Council
Assembly
Tax Study Commission
House
Cial
Del
John
Daniel
Charlotte
House Appropriations Committee
John Warren Cooke
Privileges and Elections Committee
Legislative Council
Cooke
Buller
New Help For Health Problems Of Teen-Agers
Teen-agers gain access to hospital adolescent clinics as wards open for young patients. They face unique medical needs during puberty and may feel embarrassment, hindering care. Dr Dale C Garel highlights importance with illustrative case histories.
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Amily Weekly
Dale ¢. Garel
Newton Bus Bought For Surplus Fails Early
City Manager Les Allen acknowledged the surplus bus acquired from the Air Force needed repair. The $200 vehicle operated only 14 miles from its Topeka safety site before breaking down, forcing Newton workers to tow it 50 miles back for repairs.
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Newton
Kan
Les Allen
U.S. Air Force
Topeka
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