32 Congressmen Receive Two Monthly Government Paychecks
AP reports that 32 U S Congress members collect monthly military pensions or VA payments in addition to their salary. Glenn, Dole, and Goldwater receive checks of 848, 704, and 864 dollars monthly, some donated or reduced by law. The total annual pension for these members reaches 8 458 dollars per person in several cases.
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Washington
John Glenn
Bob Dole
Barry Goldwater
U.S
Glenn
Marine Corps
America
Dole
Italy
Goldwater
Air Force
Tony Smith
Arizona Republican
Congress
Veterans Administration
James Lloyd
Lloyd
California
Fourth Letter Shows Moro Plea for Exchange Rejected
In Rome the Christian Democrats refuse any ransom swap for Aldo Moro despite a plea from the kidnapped premier. Premier Andreotti and party leaders met after Moro's fourth letter, insisting the government rejects blackmail and privately possible talks remain with Moro's family. The Red Brigades say the trial of Moro will proceed as they reiterate a people’s trial.
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Rome
Christian Democrats
Aldo Moro
Giulio Andréotti
Government
Moro
Red Brigades
Italy
Popolo
Andreotti
Turin
Chaparral Lounge eyed as Stephens City town hall
The Chaparral Lounge in Stephens City could become the town hall but several issues must be resolved. A&P robbery reported on page 19 with an armed suspect yet to be identified. Frederick County Supervisors reviewed the proposed school budget with cuts in a close session.
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Frederick South
Stephens City
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Five Die in Coal Mine Coal Creek Virginia Tragedy
Five miners died at Clinchfield Coal Co. McClure No. 2 mine near DUTY Virginia after being overcome by carbon monoxide. The accident occurred eight days after a resumed operation post strike, with MESA and state police assisting. Names of the dead include Richard Carson and Marion Johnson, while two survivors were hospitalized.
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Duty
Virginia
Kentucky
Clinchfield Coal Co
Clinchfield
United Mine Workers
Clinchfield Coal
Dickenson County
Federal
Mine Enforcement Safety Administration
MESA
McClure No
Mining Service Company
Susan Conte
Richard Carson
Abingdon
McClure No. 2
William Danis Ison
Isom
Norton
Marion Johnson
William Arden
Frederick County Road Improvement Plan To Be Unveiled
A $5.8 million six year plan for Frederick County roads will be unveiled today by the Virginia Department of Highways. The plan covers multiple districts and funds 1978 79 projects including Greenwood Road and Rt 654 but omits Back Creek and Stonewall District improvements this year.
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Frederick County
Virginia Dept. of Highways and Transportation
County Planning Commission
Board of Supervisors
Greenwood Road
Shawnee
Gainesboro
Cedar Grove
Opequon
Back Creek
Stonewall
Little North Mountain
Cedar Creek
Mt. Williams
Middletown
James Wood Senior High School
Apple Pie Ridge
Fox Drive
Ron Berg
The
Star
Stephens City
Berg
Education Council Accepts New Duties
The State Council of Higher Education in Virginia votes to take on new duties under a desegregation plan while withholding approval of the plan itself. Members voice mixed views on effectiveness and authority, but agree to proceed if funded and within state law.
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Blacksburg
State Council of Higher Education
Virginia
John Dalton
General Assembly
Wallenda
J. Harvie Wilkinson Jr
Wilkinson
Council For Studies
George Warren
Bristol
W. Townes Lea
Danville
Seven Years Of Tests And No Solutions
The AP reports seven years and nearly nine million dollars spent on lead-based paint research with no clear method to prevent child exposure. An industrial accident kills John A. Spaid, 50, at Rubbermaid Commercial Products in Winchester, with OSHA likely to investigate. his body sent for autopsy.
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Washington
John A. Spaid
Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc
Douglass 0. Hill
Fairfax
Hill
Spaid
Amherst St
Winchester
Heritage Electrical Contractors
Baker & Anderson
Roy Bayliss
Heritage
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Sool
Bayliss
Congress
Department of Housing and Urban Development
United States
Childen
Associated Press
HUD
Democrats push Social Security tax cut plan in budget vote
House Budget Committee backed a plan to cut Social Security payroll taxes by 7.5 billion. Rep. Robert Giaimo proposed using general Treasury revenue to partly finance the system, with 5 billion from nontax sources and 2.5 billion from other legislation. The move aims to ease payroll tax increases approved previously.
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Washington
House
Budget Committee
General Treasury
Congress
House Budget Committee
Robert N. Giaimo
D-Conn
Giaimo
Carter
Berkowitz Near Guilty Plea in Son of Sam Killings
David Berkowitz, suspected as the Son of Sam, plans to plead guilty to all killings without a trial if found mentally competent. Reports say discussions are underway on incarcerating him in a State prison for the criminally insane.
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Sam
Garden City
N.Y
David Berkowitz
Son
Long Island
Newsday
Joseph Corso
Berkowitz
New York Post
Post
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Field Office
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Kansas
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Hawaii
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Christian Demos
Inside Today
Area News
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Abby
Living
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Spectator Co Eues
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Mining Service
Conte
George M. Stoddart
Rt. 37
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Stephenson
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