Teamsters vote on contract to end Virginia strike
AP dispatch reports 1600 Teamsters Local 101 members at Allied Chemical plants in Hopewell and Chesterfield County set to vote on a new contract after a prior rejection. Whitley says the new proposal marks a significant breakthrough with ratification possible this afternoon. Arlington note adds Bishop Welch dismisses Father Adams from Christ House in Alexandria over independence concerns.
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Teamsters
Hopewell
Allied Chemical Corp
J. W. Whitley
Teamsters Local 101
Local 101
Chesterfieldounty
Whitley
Welch
Father Adams
Adams
Frank Hendrick
Catholic Charities
Bilt Hendrick
Lenard Reed
Judges for Tomorrows Pageant Announced
The Tiny Miss Pre Teen and Junior Miss Winchester Frederick County pageant will be at 2 p m in James Wood High School auditorium with 90 contestants aged four to 15. Winners advance to the Staunton state pageant. judges include Mrs Priscilla Good Mrs Sue Ellen Young and Frederick Levenson. Proceeds benefit the James Wood High School Concert Choirs trip. emcee Mike Bell and entertainment by Demetria Clemons Susie Williams Eddie Richards and His All Girl Revue. Tickets at the door.
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Winchester
Frederick County
James Wood High School
Staunton
Priscilla Good
Sue Ellen Young
Frederick Levenson
R.G
Demetria Clemons
Susie Williams
Eddie Richards
Bodies Recovered From Beatrice Mine After Rockfall
The body of coal miner Herndon Justus was recovered after midnight along with the earlier recoveries of Jerry Campbell and George Umbarger from the Beatrice mine near Grundy Virginia. Authorities from Island Creek Coal Co United Mine Workers of America Mine Safety and Health Administration and state officials will issue a formal report after investigation.
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Grundy
Herndon Justus
Virginia
Island Creek Coal. Co
Dennis Hardy
Mike Maslin
Beatrice
United Mine Workers of America
Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration
Pilgrim Knob
Umbarger
Campbell
Justus
Hurley
Clarke County School Board discusses Boyce space needs
Clarke County School Board met to review Boyce PTA requests for a multi purpose room and expanded library facilities including seating for 600. State Architect Hammill reported all county buildings are in good shape with roof repairs and heating plant upgrades underway. A federal flow through grant of 24000 was approved for pupil personnel services including a weekly speech therapist and a twice weekly school psychiatrist plus a new administrator for emotionally disturbed students. Progress on three tennis courts at Clarke County High and roof repairs for county schools were also reported.
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Berryville
Clarke County School Board
Boyce Pta
Richard Frame
Boyce
Wade Johnson
Clarke County
John Hammill
Hammill
Andy Overstreet
Overstreet
Johnson
Clarke County High School
G. Kenneth Levi
Charles Grubbs
Ivan Armacost
Clarence Johnson
Joseph Cain
John Milleson
Farmers Offered Cutback Incentives In 1978 Programs
ASCS county executives in Clarke Frederick and Warren Counties describe 1978 set aside and wheat program changes aimed at reducing over production. Producers of corn barley and grain sorghum may divert 10 percent more acres for payment in addition to the 10 percent set aside. Eligibility requires 1978 harvest acres not exceed 1977 plantings and participation intent by May 1. Farmers should visit their county ASCS office before May 1 to determine benefits.
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ASCS
Clarke
Frederick
Warren Counties
Tors
March of Dimes Poster Child Ends Struggle
Karl Huszar a 12 year old from Rotterdam and former March of Dimes poster child died by suicide. His deformities included an abdominal condition and a bent over gait. School officials and doctors note he appeared happy despite frequent medical issues and surgeries.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Karl Huszar
Boy Scouts
Karl
March of Dimes
William Manikas
Mohonasen Middle School
St. Madeleine Sophie's
Rotterdam
Sullivan
Geraldine Sinek
Adirondack
The
Forest Fire causes heavy damage in mountain area
State forester Fred Burlingame says 80 to 90 percent of the trees are a total loss after a mountain fire. No estimate yet for damages to structures and wildlife. The blaze, started by illegal burning before 4 p.m., grew with winds. Investigation continues and charges may follow.
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Fred Burlingame
Virginia Department of Forestry
Burlingame
Child Is Hit by Car in Front Royal
A 3 year old Riverton boy, Christopher Wade Deavers, was struck by a car on Duck Street around 4 30 p.m. He was treated at Warren Memorial Hospital, released, then readmitted later that evening. Tammy Bly, 16, of Front Royal, was treated after a collision on N Royal Avenue and released. The driver of the tractor trailer was reportedly charged with failure to yield right of way.
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Front Royal
Riverton
Warren Memorial Hospital
Duck St
Christopher Wade Deavers
Tammy Bly
N. Royal Ave
Miss Bly
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Star
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