01 Dec 1981
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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1981
Page
1
Rain likely today in the valley with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Tonight variable clouds bring a chance of showers and lows near 40. Wednesday may be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s to around 60.
A historical astronomy note reports Mars high in the southeast this December evening, with Denebola to its north. It recalls Mars near Denebola in the evening sky during the summer of 1980, and lists sunset, sunrise, and moon phases for the day.
Virginia leaders reacted to U S Senator Harry Byrd Jr announcing he will retire in 1982. Governors and lawmakers praised his service while Republicans forecast a tougher race and Democrats see an opening. Possible contender Paul Trible and national GOP leaders weighed future candidates and strategies.
Kenneth Hewlette faces a dire decision after nearly severing two fingers. He may amputate the index finger to return to work soon, or save the fingers with operations while his family relies on $98 weekly and food stamps. Civic League donors supplied groceries and furniture, easing hardship as Hewlette awaits medical prognosis and a temporary shipyard job ending May 1, 1982.
Virginia private schools seek separate accreditation and flexible governance arguing curb by state and federal rules conflicts with private education. Association leader Jacqueline Herod notes innovation and close parent teacher ties as key advantages while many members remain wary of strict public school regulations.
Weyers Cave Elementary School selects Jenifer Craun as student body president with Deeann Layman named vice president and Andrea Wonderley as secretary treasurer in the student leadership slate.
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