Insurance clash in Virginia gubernatorial race heats up
State Sen. Henry E. Howell Jr. attacked William C. Battle accusing him of being beholden to big corporations and promising to create a consumer protection office to curb insurer profits. Howell cited Continental Insurance Co profits and linked Battle to his law firm. The exchange followed a Fairfax debate and Battle’s planned tour with a “Fact Squad” to campaigns across Arlington, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Harrisonburg.
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Small Town Litterbugs Decline City Myths
A Keep America Beautiful survey finds residents of small towns litter more than city dwellers and that large families are likelier to litter than small families. The AP report notes the surprising pattern challenges urban bias in littering.
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New Indian Commissioner Is Son of a Mohawk Chief
Agnelius Swift or Louis R. Bruce named as new commissioner of Indian affairs after a six month search by the Nixon administration. Bruce, a lifelong Republican, is Mohawk and grew up on an upstate New York reservation. his selection follows a historic Democratic trend in past appointments.
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Mayor Skips Poor Man's Dinner in Richmond
Richmond Mayor Phil J. Bagley refuses to attend the 30 cent Poor Man's Dinner at Virginia Union University saying it is cheap politics. He denounces Welfare Rights Organization ties and criticizes Council members Henry Marsh III and James Carpenter for backing the event. The meal funds a Detroit welfare conference, while organizers press for higher welfare payments and broader dialogue across city factions.
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