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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1975
Page
12
The Supreme Court will review Richmond Virginia’s 1970 annexation that shifted the city's racial makeup and sparked civil rights litigation. The case hinges on whether the 23 square mile annexation should stand or be deannexed, with no city elections held since 1970.
Four parties contend over Richmond’s annexation and a nine district plan for council seats. The Crusade for Voters of Richmond and Curtis Holt push deannexation or a new election, while the city and Justice Department seek approval of the plan. The case centers on Voting Rights Act compliance and potential black voting impact.
The city faces a legal challenge over a nine district voting plan after a federal lawsuit argues it dilutes black voters. Solicitor General Robert H. Bork counters that the plan does not impair voting strength and should be approved.
Roanoke AP report states the State Probation and Parole Board favors placing Frank Jimmy Snider in the work release program after nearly 16 years on death row for raping a 9 year old girl. Corrections action will be by a committee for special cases with nights and off days in prison.
Paleontologists in the Tuscany hills report uncovering a million-year-old fossil grape vine they believe may be an ancestor of Vitis vinifera the modern wine grape. The find offers clues about the grape's ancient lineage and regional cultivation.
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