School Going Ahead With Concert Plans in Williamsburg
Lafayette High School plans a Christmas concert titled Rejoice despite a state policy banning religious observances in the district. Principal James P. Wilson Jr. says the show will proceed if an attorney general opinion is not issued, with carols notably absent from the program. Parents pursue legal action and petition drives continue as tensions rise between the school boards and community groups over neutrality rules.
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Williamsburg
Lafayette High School
Keith Miller
Williamsburg- James City County
James P. Wilson Jr
Wilson
Letchworth
Garrison
Citizens For Educational Freedom
Attorney General's Office
Support for Crude Oil Tax Weakens in House
Washington AP report says support for President Carter's crude oil tax is eroding in the House amid fears of industry concessions. Rep. Anthony Moffett notes dissatisfaction with the tax and foresees trouble in both chambers as a compromise faces opposition and possible rebates to consumers.
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Washington
Carter
House
Anthony Moffett
Dconn
Conference
Senate
Moffett
U.S
Oyster group fights refinery permit amid river pollution fears
Virginia oyster growers sue Hampton Roads Energy over a proposed 550 million oil refinery on a Elizabeth River branch in Portsmouth. They challenge the State Water Control Board permit, arguing insufficient evidence and possible illegal influence of federal law, while fearing damage to James River oyster seed beds and 10 000 jobs. Political and legal questions occupy Richmond Circuit Court as judges review board authority and evidentiary standards.
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Richmond, Va
Virginia Oystermen
Hampton Roads Energy Co
Elizabeth River
Portsmouth
Oystermen
State Water Control Board
Richmond
SWCB
Marvin F. Co.e
Virginia Oyster Packers & Planters Assciation
James River
David Evans
Gerald L. Baliles
Energy Company
Cole
Ammon G. Dunton ,Jr
Oystermen’s
Christina Jorgensen 25th Anniversary Highlighted
Christina Jorgensen marked her 25th anniversary since undergoing gender transition on December 1 1952 in Denmark. The survivor now lives near Los Angeles and says she has no regrets about the decision.
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George Jorgensen Jr
Christina Jorgensen
Christina
Los Angeles
Ms. Jorgensen
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