Virginia Democrats nominate Howell for governor in 1979 primary
Henry Howell, 66, loses the governor's race in 1979 but wins the Democratic nomination for governor. He defeats Andrew Miller by a similar margin as in 1973. Robb leads in attorney general race. Reynolds and Lechner trailed. Howell faces Republican John Dalton in November.
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Andrew Miller
Miller
Robb
McLean
Virginia
Richard Reynolds
Reynolds Metals
Tra Lechner
Edward Lane
Richmond
Norfolk
John Dalton
Radford
Godwin
Mier
Soviets Question U.S. Newsman Over Parapsychology Article
U.S. journalist James Toth was barred from leaving the Soviet Union as authorities questioned him about a parapsychology article linked to scientist Valery Petyukhov. Maj. D A Dobrovolsky led the sessions, with Larry Nappé present at times.
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KGB
Pelyukbov
Maj
D. A. Dobrovolsky
KGS
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Tath
U.S
Larry Nappe
Toth
Petyukhov
Miller Re-elected UMW President Amid Coalition Calls
Miller is re-elected president of the United Mine Workers of America for five years. Early AP tallies with 500 of 855 locals reported show Miller leading Patterson 40 percent to 28 percent and Patrick 26 percent, with final results pending. Patrick, cooling off after a swim in Fairmont West Virginia, conceded with respect for the miners' choice.
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Associated Press
Miller
Patterson
Patrick
Fairmont
W. Va
Jury verdict challenged by sequestered jurors in spy case
The trial's outcome faces a possible new trial motion after jurors reportedly discussed a headline seen during deliberations. Sequestration issues were cited as a problem, with defense questions about information influencing jurors.
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Ledger-Gadette
Fuller
Antelope Valley Colleges
Royce
Som
Lee
Dental Intellifea Agency
Boyce
House votes to fund water projects despite veto threat
The House advanced a $10.2 billion public works bill funding 18 water projects across 15 states, including controversial reactors to produce plutonium. The vote was 218-14 in favor of the funding amendment, surprising White House aides who expected more opposition as Carter weighs a possible veto.
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White House
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Senate
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Carter
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Environmental Policy Coter
Silvio Conte
R-Mass
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Appropriations Committee
Congress
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Wisconsin
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Oklahoma
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Missouri
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Kentucky
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South Dakota
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Colorado
Wyoming
Applegate Lake
Oregon
Atebafalaya’ River
Louisiana
Hillsdale Lake
Kansas
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
South Carolina
Tallahala Creek
Mississipi
Columbia
Tennessee
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Mesa
Naty Jews
Auburn Dam
California
Sat ‘Amourtt
Appropriations
Utah
Mississippi River
Gulfi
Tensast Basin
Arkansas
Central Arizonat
Garrison Diversion
North Dakota
Higher oil tax okd now where should the money go
The House Ways and Means Committee approved President Carter s plan for higher oil taxes and then faced debate on how to allocate the proceeds. The measure would raise gasoline costs and push windfall profits limits while refunding revenues to consumers via rebates. The administration says the tax could save up to 200,000 barrels daily in 1980 with up to 14 billion dollars in peak annual revenue.
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House Committee
Carter
Ways and Means
U.S
House
Jody Powell
Ways and Means Committee
Feyn Powell
Congress
United States
Joe Waggoner
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