Rush for Silver Dollars Aims for $90 Million Vault Sale
A bank regulatory rider could trigger a rush for at least $90 million in uncirculated Carson City silver dollars from 1878 to 1891. The coins would be auctioned by the General Services Administration under a Treasury plan, with bids limited to one coin per year and a cap of 10 per bidder, as part of a Nixon-era bill. The sale is expected to bring large processing costs and a special Eisenhower dollar also authorized.
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GSA
Louis Brooks
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Virginia to study advanced placement program impact
Richmond AP report says Virginia will start a study in January to assess how the advanced placement program affects students and schools. The study will involve cooperation with the College Entrance Examination Board. About 1,300 high school students in Virginia participate, gaining advanced placement and college credit.
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Virginia
State Department of Education
College Entrance Examination Board
Heavy snowstorms plague central and western Europe
Very heavy snowstorms have disrupted central and western Europe for up to a week and moved as far north as Paris by Wednesday, with AP wirephoto coverage.
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Europe
Paris
Undercover Cop Faces Backlash After Drug Sting
Norfolk rookie Rick C. Snively spent six months undercover as a longhaired trumpet player infiltrating drug rings across Norfolk and nearby cities. The operation led to 87 indictments and prison terms up to eight years, but Snively faces harassment as residents call him a turncoat and paint PIG on his street. His family stands by him, noting the risks and abuse he endured to expose the drug trade.
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Rick C. Snively
Portsmouth
Chesapeake
Virginia Beach
Snively
Ralph Snively
Mediators Step In To Avert Virginia Transit Strike
Two mediators joined talks between Virginia Transit Co and Amalgamated Transit Union to prevent a strike set for midnight Thursday. Walter Bierwagen said progress was mixed as sessions continued with state and federal mediators. About 900 workers are covered by a contract that currently pays $2.95 hourly plus a 22 cent cost of living allowance.
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Reader’s Digest
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FTC
Pleasantville
N.Y
Richmond
Virginia Transit Co
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William J. Kenealy
Walter J. Bierwagen
Sary
Medicare Rates Rise for Supplemental Benefits
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare announced a 6 percent premium increase for supplemental Medicare benefits starting July 1. The monthly premium will move from 5.30 to 5.60 dollars for about 19.5 million subscribers, driven by higher doctors' fees and increased use of physician services.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Death ruled accidental in 15-year-old Richmond drowning
Richard Earl Taylor, 15, was found Monday submerged in a drainage ditch in south Richmond. Authorities ruled the death accidental, noting he had been last seen Saturday night when a friend drove him near a girlfriend’s house. His mother said he suffered from a terminal kidney ailment.
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South Richmond
Richard Earl Taylor
Social Security Bill Faces Tight Deadline for Action
Congress unlikely to finish work on a major Social Security benefit increase before Sunday. House and Senate differ on boosts with a potential retroactive start January 1 and negotiations expected to span at least three days. The package would raise the payroll tax base, boost benefits for retirement survivor and disability programs, and adjust welfare minimums and Medicare/Medicaid costs.
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Adult Agricultural Program Opens Tuesday
The 1971 adult Agricultural Education program at Frederick County Junior High School starts next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the school shop. The shop will be open Tuesday and Wednesday nights 7 to 10 through March 10 for county farmers and agricultural workers to repair and maintain farm machinery with a supervisor to assist. Arc welding classes begin Tuesday night conducted by Daniel A. Shenk and J Rhodes Marston to teach safe and efficient oxy acetylene welding practices on farms.
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Frederick County Junior High School
Daniel A. Shenk
J. Rhodes Marston
Mr. Shenk
Yard's new computer reads suspect's record instantly
London police unveil a pocket radio linked computer that provides a suspect's criminal history and personal details within seconds. It reportedly includes information on clothing, cigarettes, car, and romantic associates for on the spot questioning.
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Scotland Yard
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