Vienna Man Declares Candidacy For Attorney General
Del Wyatt B. Durrette Jr of Vienna announced his 1977 Republican bid for Virginia attorney general. He cites child advocacy and juvenile justice reform, plans statewide stops, and a platform addressing rising crime and utility bills while vowing efficient law enforcement and prompt punishment. Durrette, 38, previously chaired Virginia's Juvenile Code Revision Task Force and served in the House of Delegates since 1971.
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Vienna
Virginia
John Schell
Arlington
Del
John N. Melnick
D-Arlington
Durrette
General Assembly
U. S. Air Force
Southeast Asia
Virginia House of Delegates
Kissinger Adjusts Tie With Norwegian Minister in Brussels
In Brussels at the U.S. Embassy on a Wednesday, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger adjusts the tie of Norwegian Foreign Minister K. Frydenlund as both diplomats straighten their attire during talks.
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K. Frydenlund
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Brussels
North Atlantic ministers weigh NATO defense plans amid Kissinger farewell
NATO defense ministers ended a winter session weighing a plan to buy 27 Boeing 707 jets to detect and direct attacks, but West Germany delayed approval until its new government forms. The talks preceded Kissinger's farewell address and U S support pledges as Rhodesia talks stall. Louise Lasser's cocaine charge was dropped after she completed a drug education program.
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Kissinger
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London
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Rhodesia
Ivor Richard
Los Angeles
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Mary Hartman
Miss Lasser
Oil spill slows traffic on Beltway after truck crash
Two tractor trailer rigs collided on the Interstate 495 Capital Beltway near Washington. State police reported motorists faced extremely slow travel as the roadway became coated with fuel oil from the spill.
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Virginia
National Wire Dispatches Summary
National and international wire dispatches from the New York Times News Service and The Associated Press provide brief reports on politics, economics, conflicts, and notable events. The items cover government actions, market updates, and social developments with concise, creditable summaries.
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Inmate Strike Ends at Lorton Reformatory
Inmates in the Lorton Reformatory complex in Fairfax County voted to end their strike after a grievance committee reached an agreement with Superintendent Marion Strickland. Terms were not made public. inmates had demanded higher pay for kitchen work, expanded library access, color TVs, and less harassment of visitors.
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Joint Atomic Energy Committee Loses Power
The Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee faces abolition as House Democrats vote to strip its bill drafting authority. Senate action may follow as the full House is set to approve next month. Rep Clarence Long cites increased nuclear war risk from overseas power plant distribution.
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