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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1980
Page
1
A Kuwait newspaper from Tehran says the Americans held at the U S embassy for over three months are near release. It notes Iranian militants reduced from 400 to 50 with final arrangements underway after Abolhassan Bani Sadr is elected president.
Clarke County officials and engineers pressed objections to the Winchester Frederick County regional wastewater plant citing environmental and growth concerns. The joint project team argued federal and state timing pressures require proceeding. A committee was formed to discuss Clarke’s issues as both sides held to their positions.
Clarke County Supervisors say progress was made toward a compromise with Winchester City Council and Frederick County on locating a regional sewage facility near the Clarke County border. Chairman Eustace Jackson and Supervisors Jack Hardesty and Pete Dunning emphasized seeking a middle ground rather than capitulation. A committee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to continue talks.
Richmond area case names James R. Seltz former Henrico Doctors Hospital administrator indicted on 16 counts including mail fraud extortion and income tax evasion. Allegations involve kickbacks from doctors and hospital personnel to favor contracts and revenue. If convicted he faces up to 140 years in prison and fines.
A brief courthouse item notes Pap Dodson in a legal matter concerning alleged plate reaping. The report identifies the involved party and location, indicating ongoing proceedings and next steps.
Rep. Richard Kelly of Florida confirms he took $25 000 in cash as part of his own inquiry into unnamed "shady characters" amid FBI bribery probe. He spoke on a network news special as Justice Dept noted indictments likely within 90 days. Heymann warned ethics committees that parallel probes could jeopardize prosecutions. Civiletti echoed concern over unprosecuted guilty individuals.
Tidewater faced a second heaviest snowstorm in less than a week with 12 to 15 inches in Norfolk Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. The storm stranded students pregnant women and drivers while shelters opened and hotels filled as officials reported one death and multiple injuries.
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