Virginia economy to move sluggishly forward in 1977
Richard S. Gillis Jr of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce says indicators point to modest growth and possible recession in 1977. He forecasts higher taxes and reduced state spending due to a $118.5 million revenue shortfall, while unemployment should continue to fall and per capita income edge toward $6,000.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Richard S. Gillis Jr
Virginia Chamber
Gillis
General Assembly
Omaha Couple Display Third Set of Twins
Jim and Margaret Murphy of Omaha Nebraska unveil their third set of twins born Wednesday, highlighting a rare genetic occurrence. The couple joyfully shares details about the births and family growth.
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Jim
Margaret Murphy
Omaha
Neb
State Police Hiring Policies Under Attack
The federal government sues the Virginia State Police in Richmond charging discrimination against women and blacks. The suit seeks equal recruitment and promotion, hiring goals, and an injunction to remove non job related tests, plus compensation for harmed applicants. Burgess declined comment as prosecutors discuss plans to broaden female and black recruitment and an unbiased entrance exam.
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Virginia State Police
Justice Department
U. S. District Court
Virginia
Harold W. Burgess
Burgess
Atty
Andrew P. Miller
Dear Abby Columns on Birth Control and Dating Logic
A reader seeks a 100 percent birth control method and is advised self-control with a jab at Planned Parenthood. Another letter discusses a boyfriend who expects the woman to pay. Abby suggests openness if the woman wishes to pay. A parent regrets buying a dog for a child and is advised to rehome the pet after the misadventure.
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Abby
Myrtle
Planned Parenthood
Third Set of Twins Shocks Omaha Couple
Margaret Murphy and her husband Jim welcomed their third set of fraternal twins at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. The couple already has two older children, and doctors say three sets of fraternal twins is about a 512,000 to 1 chance. The newborn boys, likely named Pat and Mike, arrived one day after the birth.
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Omaha
Neb
Margaret Murphy
Jim
Seventh Heaven
Commonwealth Electric Co
James Eisen
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Roy Potts 25th anniversary at C P Telephone
Roy E Potts of Berryville marked 25 years of service with C P Telephone Co as an assistant. Walt Disney died at 65 after a career converting a farm boy into a global entertainment empire through Mickey Mouse and animated fairy tales.
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Berryville
C & P Telephone Co
Walt Disney
Missouri
Disney
Hollywood
Entertainment Kingdom
Mickey
Aviation birthday parade honors Wright brothers at Kill Devil Hill
An aerial display over Kill Devil Hill commemorates aviation's birthday with aircraft from each service in a salute to Orville and Wilbur Wright. The Wrights original flight covered 120 feet in 12 seconds. The CIO steel workers union and ten major steel firms were convened by the government to avert a December 31 strike.
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Aviation
Fighting Services
Orville
Wilbur Wright
CIO Steel Workers Union
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