Godwin Campaign Appeals for GOP Unity in Virginia
In Charlottesville on September 16 1972 Mills Godwin urged Republicans to unite to defeat Lt. Gov Henry Howell. He condemned Howell as leftist and evasive about tax plans while arguing for cross party support to win in November. Godwin also attacked Howell for anti-Semitism accusations and noted party plans including a new state treasurer appointment.
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George Wilbur
Associated Press
Charlottesville
Mills Godwin
Henry Howell
Godwin
Republican State Central Committee
Howell
Virginia
House of Delegates
GOP
Richard D. Obenshain
Obenshain
Kenneth Kling
Lottesville
Angered Workers Wage Wildcat Strikes In Several State Areas
Waged by angry workers in Virginia and Hopewell strikes hit Metrobus and two plants. Drivers blocked Alexandria area service into third day, with 30 to 75 pickets, while Allied Chemical fibers workers in Hopewell and Firestone Fibers plant also walked out over wages. Court orders urged end to strikes. union and management seek talks as 350 buses idled and 20,000 commuters plus 10,000 soldiers were affected. A distinct note from St Joseph's Center in Buffalo reports black director Marjorie Rice amid a white user base. she longs for greater Black senior citizen involvement.
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Associated Press
Wildcat
Virginia
Metrobus
Northern Virginia
Allied Chemical Corp
Hopewell
Firestone Synthetic Fibers Co
Gmetrobus
Alexandria
James Gibson
Etrobus
Washington
Allied
Curtis Harris
Chesterfield Circuit
Ernest P. Gates
Gates
Junction
Buffalo, N.Y
St. Joseph’s Center
Marjorie Rice
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Sears
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Sears, Roebuck and CO
Ade
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