Former Atty. Whitehead named in new multistate prostitution indictments
A federal grand jury in Virginia reindicted former Pittsylvania County Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph M. Whitehead and five others in a three state prostitution ring case. The six men, dubbed the Big Six, face 20 counts including interstate transportation aiding prostitution and racketeering. Barker fugitive.
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Metro Flood Forces Bus Substitution on D.C. Blue Line
Water from a Potomac breach flooded part of Washington’s Metrorail causing thousands of commuters to switch to buses. The Blue Line from National Airport to Federal Triangle was shut while crews pumped out water and assessed reopening. No injuries reported and Red Line unaffected.
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Britain's Air Traffic Strike Delays Flight Schedules
Travelers to Britain faced four days of delays or cancellations as assistant air traffic controllers walked out for higher pay. London airports saw up to 60 percent air traffic, with union claims up to 75 percent halted and as many as 5000 flights affected.
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Weather Outlook Warms Up With Scattered Showers Ahead
Northern Valley expects clear tonight with lows in the 60s and a warmer Saturday with highs in the 80s. Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday carry a chance of showers in the southwest portion. Extended outlook shows Sunday through Tuesday with variable clouds and a chance of showers or thundershowers, highs near 80 to mid 80s and overnight lows in the 60s.
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Middletown Adopts Ordinance Amending Massage and Sleeping Quarters Rules
The town council of Middletown Virginia approves changes to Chapter 20 and Section 2010 governing massage salons health clubs and sleeping quarters. Amendments modify permits and related subsections including a through j and sleeping quarters provision by 8 30 p m.
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Paper Delivery Hours and Contact Numbers
The Star announces circulation hours from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Readers are urged to contact the circulation manager promptly if delivery problems occur. Warrent County Front subscribers may call 635 6217.
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