Miller Schell urge probe of Vepco unit cancellations
Two Democratic candidates for statewide office call for an impartial investigation into Virginia Electric & Power Co. decision to cancel two Surry nuclear units. Miller urges State Corporation Commission review. Schell backs reconvening the defunct Electricity Cost Study Commission. He cites SCC complicity and seeks inclusive scrutiny of Vepco’s build plan and rate impacts.
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Schell
Vepco
George W. Wilbur
Associated Press
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Surry Station
Andrew P. Miller
John Schell
Richmond
Willity
Virginia
Surry
SCC
Vepca
Henry Howell
Howell
Eternal Rest vault bed sparks Tidewater funeral row
Virginia Beach based Astro Management sells partly reusable burial devices called the eternal rest vault bed. funeral directors accuse price undercutting and service challenges while Astro argues rivals resist competition. court action possible as Rosewood Memorial Park faces injunction risk over burial use.
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Virginia Beach
Tidewater
Pit
Astro Management Corp
Tidewater Funeral Directors Association
Charles Kirkpatrick
Astro Management
Funeral Directors Association
Sid Oman
Association
Kirkpatrick
Simiele Funeral
Simiele
Rosewood
Princess Ante Memorial
Richard Brydges
Funeral Directors’ Associations
Rosewood Memorial Park
Rosewoe
Brydges
Two Teen Brothers Die In Henrico Fire
A Western Henrico home valued at about 101000 burned in an early morning blaze. Michael George Gratz 18 and David Shelton Gratz 36 died, reportedly from smoke inhalation. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours in below freezing weather, locating the brothers in David's bedroom. The parents and another son were away in Washington. Damage estimated at 75000 to 80000 dollars. origin undetermined.
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Richmond
Henrico
J County
Michael George Gratz
David Shelton Gratz
Chesterfield County
George Gratz
Washington
Tne
Chatham Hills
Quioccasin Road
R. Wayne Baber
Baber
David
Ropert E. Monaley
Country Club of
Virginia
Gratz
Henrlco Real Estate
Boy Attacked by German Shepherds Leaves Boy in Serious Condition
In Suffolk a one year old boy was found in serious condition after an attack by eight German Shepherd dogs guarding puppies in a backyard. The dog, a female, was taken to the city pound for rabies testing, while the family notes the animal's guarding behavior and limited prior incidents.
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Denise Holliman
Marvin Stewart
Rooster Arnold Comes Alive for Carson Night TV
In Caroline County, a small Leghorn named Arnold roams the Pollard restaurant by day and watches television at night. Ruth Pollard says Arnold wakes and dances when Johnny Carson airs, even as he eyes the TV and ignores cops and sirens. The bird sits with pets Happy the dog and Omar the Siamese, a unique home theater companion.
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Johnny Carson
Robert Pollard
Hhis
NBC
Rooster
Arnold
Fredericksburg
Dec Severenson
NBC Orchestra
Caroline County
Ruth Pollard
Robert
Johny Carson
Pollards
Pollard
Mrs. Pollard
Happy
Bird Dog
Omar
Benny Goodman
Competency Tests Proposed Starting With 1983 84 Year
Richmond AP reports a top state education official urged the State Board of Education to set 1983 84 as the first school year for competency tests with high school seniors to pass exams for diplomas. The plan covers literacy, computational skills and U S culture and history.
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Richmond
State Board of Eduration
Carl L. Riehm
United States
Numa Bradner
State Department of Education
Bradner
Godwin vetoes three 1977 Virginia bills
Governor Godwin vetoed three bills including a no knock entry measure and a proposed change stiffening penalties for habitual offenders with revoked licenses. He argued law enforcement needs warrants and medical fitness affects driving ability, preserving earlier court rulings and public safety concerns.
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Richmond
Godwin
General Assembly
Ted Morrison
Newport News
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