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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1978
Page
5
A would-be bank robber in Norfolk attempts a holdup at a drive-in window. He receives only a one-dollar bill after the teller asks for manager approval. Police arrest Lawrence White, 20, on robbery charges. he is held on $1,000 bond.
In Martinsville a 14 year old girl, Cindy Baliles, was shot at lover's lane on Christmas night and her boyfriend James Osborne was wounded. Police report multiple gunmen may have been involved with no solid leads or suspects and note Osborne had $180 on him.
Newport News Shipbuilding seeks fast court review of an NLRB order to bargain with United Steelworkers Local 8888 after the union vote certification. The yard asks the 4th Circuit to overturn the order or remand for a new vote while pushing for expedited handling as 6 000 workers authorized a potential strike.
Sen elect John Warner gains a 24 hour edge in seniority as Sen William L. Scott plans to resign early to allow Warner to be sworn in January 2 ahead of the rest of the freshman class. Governor Dalton will appoint Scott to a brief term ending January 1.
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