Reform Party Chooses Buchanan in Bitter Split
Pat Buchanan won the Reform Party presidential nomination at twin conventions in Long Beach amid a split with Ross Perot supporters. Rival Hagelin declared himself the real nominee as both factions seek control of the party and $12.5 million in federal funds. Hagelin’s group filed a funds complaint with the FEC. Buchanan named Elzola Foster as running mate.
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Long Beach
Calif
Pat Buchanan
Reform Party
Ross Perot
Buchanan
John Hagelin
Perot
Hagelin
H. Ross Perot
Federal Election Commission
Republican Party
Ezola Foster
Los Angeles
Casady jousters defend family name at Natural Chimneys
The Casady family from Augusta County will compete in the 179th Natural Chimneys Jousting competition on August 19 at the campground. Jousters ride an 80-yard track in under eight seconds to spear three rings, with Tony Casady describing the event and the precision needed to land the Lifesaver-sized rings on a 6-foot lance.
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Knight
Maiden
Camelot
Casady
Tiffany Lambert
Casadys
Augusta County
Tony Casady
Oo News-Record
Allen Litten
Brittany
Natural Chimneys
Wholesale Inflation Goes Flat
The Labor Department reported July producer prices were unchanged from June, easing pressures after a 0.6 percent surge in energy costs. Gasoline and energy costs fell 0.7 percent, while core inflation rose 0.1 percent. Retail sales rose 0.7 percent, led by autos and big-ticket items.
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Washington
Labor Department
Oscar Gonzalez
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc
Federal Reserve
Commerce Department
Obituaries and ages listed for several area residents
The page lists multiple obituary notices with ages for William A. Clatterbuck 87 Harrisonburg John P. Loyd 73 Mount Solon Reba C. Kyger 76 Charlotte NC Daisie A. Moyers 84 Elkton Olin R. Oates Jr. 70 Petersburg WV Marie H. Stoneberger 74 Stanley Mabel V. Wine 82 Staunton John R. Yates 93 Luray.
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William A. Clatterbuck
Harrisonburg
John P. Loyd
Mount Solon
Reba C. Kyger
Charlotte
N.C
Daisie A. Moyers
Elkton
Olin R. Oates Jr
Petersburg
W.va
Marie H. Stoneberger
Stanley Mabel V. Wine
Staunton
John R. Yates
Luray
Delayed Virginia tax refunds blamed on temporary slow down
Virginia taxpayers waited weeks or months for state income tax refunds amid a temporary slowdown in April as the Department of Taxation reallocated staff. Secretary Ron Tillett said refunds still met an 85 percent processing goal in 12 days. Local commissioners reported frustration and unclear explanations, with residents calling for answers from Tillett or Governor Jim Gilmore.
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Richmond
Virginia
Ron Tillett
Tillett
Daily Press
Newport News
Commissioners of Revenue
Gene R. “Ray” Ergenbright
Revenue
Staunton
Hillandale Park Acreage Split On City Council Vote
Hillandale Divides Harrisonburg on using 48 added acres from Bridgewater College for Hillandale Park. Lantz and Rogers push passive options like trails and picnic areas while Mayor Frank and Peterson seek active uses such as athletic fields with lights and concessions.
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Harrisonburg
Hillandale Park
Hugh Lantz
Larry Rogers
Carolyn Frank
Dora Peterson
Parks and Recreation
David Wigginton
Parks and Recreation Department
Planning Commission
Steve Stewart
Parks Department
Wigginton
Peterson
Camp Counselor Ricky Lalli Remembered At Camp Overlook
Ricky Lalli 20 of England died when a Ford pickup slid off a gravel road and struck a tree near Keezletown. A 7 p.m. memorial service was set at Glovier Memorial Chapel, Camp Overlook, where he served as counselor this summer and inspired campers and staff as a Bible storyteller and positive role model. Authorities took 48 hours to notify his family.
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Parminder
Ricky” Lalli
England
Glovier Memorial
Camp
Overlook
United Methodist
Keezletown
Ron Robey
Lalli
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Foster
Arafat
Yasser Arafat
Dnrentine
The
Associated Press
Hillandale
Andrew Scot
Tance
Bridgewater College
Lantz
New York
Central Park
Frank
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