Kostel Chosen by Virginia Democrats for Lieutenant Governor
Virginia Democrats pick George J. Kostel a moderate conservative as their nominee for lieutenant governor at a Hampton convention. The vote over Carrington Williams foreshadows a tight race with Henry Howell likely running as an independent and Republican rivals looming. Kostel, 43, Clifton Forge attorney, secured the nomination on the fourth ballot amid party unity concerns and liberal resistance in Northern Virginia and among black and labor voters.
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Hampton
Virginia
Henry Howell
George J. Kostel
Howell
Norfolk
Kostel
Carrington Williams
Fairfax
J. Sargeant Reynolds
Williams
Northern
Northern Virginia
Hampton Roads Coliseum
Clifton Forge
Virginia House
Winchester Council Set Tonight On Cedarmeade Zoning
Winchester VA City Council convenes in special session at 7 30 p m to vote on Cedarmeade rezoning from R 5 and R 2 to R 2 and from R 5 to B 2 on east Cedarmeade near Wentworth and York. The plan has planning commission support with mixed public opinion and opposition from subdivider Russell Patterson. Also under review are Virginia Municipal League recommendations on welfare costs sewage funds street construction and tax options to be presented at the Sept 12 14 convention in Virginia Beach.
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Pat Robinson
Winchester
Cedarmeade
City Planning Commission
Russell Patterson
Virginia Municipal League Legislative Committee
Virginia Municipal League
Virginia Beach
Bee sting spike and copperhead bite reported in Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital treated five bee stings in a 12 hour period with one admission. A Baker child Sandra Miller was admitted at 12 30 p.m. after a copperhead bite and is reported as progressing well. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will collect all types tomorrow at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It seeks 17 pints of B positive and five pints of A negative for open heart surgery. The August visit is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad chaired by Mrs Leona Frye.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
W.va
Sandra Miller
RED Cross Bloodmobile
Christ Episcopal Church Parish House
National Institutes of Health
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Leona Frye
Vepco Seeks 19 Percent Rate Hike in Virginia
Virginia Electric & Power Co asked the State Corporation Commission for a 19 percent rate increase adding to a 7 percent emergency boost. A fuel adjustment clause was also proposed to pass through fuel costs. Hearing set for March 6, 1972, with suspension of the rate change and a note on historical rate base.
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Richmond
Virginia Electric & Power Co
State Corporation Commission
SCC
Commission
Virginia
Vepco
Nixon
T. Justin Moore Jr
Nixon Freeze Hailed by Some Auto Leaders Amid Inflation Fight
President Nixon's wage and price measures drew mixed praise from business and labor leaders. GM chairman James Roche backed the plan and the repeal of the 7 percent auto excise tax, while a textile executive criticized the effort as insufficient to curb inflation.
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Associated Press
Nixon
National Association of Manufacturers
Afl-Cio
George Meany
James M Roche
General Motors Corp
Lynn Townsend
Chrysler Corp
W. Ray Shockley
South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association
Shockley
Foreign Money Markets Closed by Nixon Move
The dollar faced strong pressure abroad as major European money exchanges closed awaiting Nixon's action to defend the dollar by suspending gold settlement. Exporters fret over a 10 percent surcharge on dutiable goods. Japanese officials warn trade impacts, and in Europe markets paused while an international monetary conference emerges to study Bretton Woods charges.
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London
Nixon
U.S
Europe
Orient
Japan
Britain
West Germany
Switzerland
Sweden
Norway
Italy
South Africa
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Tokyo
United States
Japan External Trade Association
Bretton Woods
N.H
Paris
Weekend Crashes Hurt Sixteen People In Area
Zelma M Baxter of Elkton Florida was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital with internal injuries after a 1 20 a m crash on Cameron Street. Five others were injured in the same collision and a station wagon owner from Stephenson was also involved. Officers Hillyard and Miller said Baxter was driving a 196 Ford when she collided with the parked vehicle. The injured include George Barr Shirley Barr Lurene Sweeting and Carolyn Elaine Baxter 14 all treated at the scene or hospital. The Baxter car was a total loss and the station wagon $400 in damages. Earlier a crash at the intersection of Orchard Avenue and Elm Street at 4 19 p m left five hurt and a house damaged.
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Zelma M. Baxter
Elkton
Fla
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Baxter
W.E. Hillyard
R.D. Miller
Cameron St
Ward Keller
Stephenson
George Barr
Shirley S. Barr
N. Cameron St
Lurene Sweeting
Clearbrook
Carolyn Elaine Baxter
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Orchard Ave
Elm St
Connally Defends Dollar Policy as Float Not Devaluation
Secretary Connally said Nixon's move to let the dollar float is not a devaluation. He predicts mixed effects against world currencies and cites new talks with Britain, Holland, and France to ease barriers to American goods. He also argues a balanced approach to trade and notes profits for U S businesses have fallen.
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Washington
Connally
James Wood Choir Home from Europe tour ends
The James Wood Concert Choir returned at 6 p.m. after a three week Europe tour. The 27 voices gave eight performances in major capitals and won top honors at Guilford England's Anglo-International Festival of Music.
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James Wood
Europe
Guilford
England
Paul Thompson
Winchester
Weather outlook brings clear skies to Virginia highs in the 80s
A cold front from the Eastern Shore westward across Virginia yielded mainly clear to partly cloudy conditions with temperatures in the 80s and little rainfall. Local notices mention listeners and classifieds for sewing machine repair, plus an ad for country ham at 99 cents.
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Richmond
Virginia
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