Drug trafficking charges used to shift canal treaty debate
Senators return from recess to hold a secret session on charges linking Omar Torrijos and his family to international drug trafficking. The allegations, described as tangential, stem from a DEA inquiry and unnamed sources as opponents of the Panama Canal treaties press their critique.
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Bob Dole
R-Kan
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Two Three Month Old Terrier Pups Seek New Home
Two male puppies, about three months old, part terrier and cuddly, are available for adoption at the SPCA Shelter.Caretaker Charles Wright says they are friendly and ready for a new home. visit the SPCA Shelter at 11 Feather Bed Lane during business hours.
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Front Royal Council Eyes Zoning Change and Sludge Farm Purchase
The Front Royal Town Council will discuss revising the zoning ordinance, purchasing 146 acres from the J Francis Donaldson estate for a sludge farm and recreation use, and a defense bill for Sgt. Ronn Mason. Other items include sewer service for Millar estate, a snow season parking plan, and stadium use for baseball.
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Regional Chorus to Sing for District V Concert
The District V Regional Chorus will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. in James Wood High School. Open to the public with no admission. Fourteen chorus members hail from James Wood. Donald Neuen directs with ties to the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra. Rehearsals occurred yesterday and today. James Wood and Handley High host most visiting students. The program includes 10 selections such as two pieces from the Schubert Mass in B flat and classics like Alexander's Ragtime Band.
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Charlottesville
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Virginia Beach victim receives 9000 under crime compensation act
Virginia Beach shooter victim Robert E Cuthrell III will receive 9000 from the states Victim of Crime Compensation Act, after already getting 1000. The funds will go to Bayside Hospital and his doctors once bills are verified. The July 4 shooting at Princess Anne Park also led to Arcelious Valentine’s malicious wounding conviction, with sentence pending.
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General Assembly
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Clarke County Board Rejects 10 Percent Pay Rise Plan
Clarke County School Board denies two teacher groups a 10 percent salary hike and proposes a seven percent raise for all staff. The board also considers extending sick leave, creating a sick leave bank, and denies extra pay for department heads and new art and physical education positions. The district plans to open school on Feb 20 and May 31 to makeup two snow days.
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C.C.E.A
Clarke County
C.C.E
Karen Downey
Washington
Memorial
Charge Dropped In Arson Case Sparks Court Action
A Frederick County woman named Carmen Galliday was scheduled for arson trial but the commonwealth's attorney moved to nol pros the charge. A grand larceny case against Galliday remains pending. Meanwhile Randolph Russell III faced a bond denial on a malicious wounding charge after authorities described dangerous acts of violence by the defendant.
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Lawrence Ambrogi
Nolle
Robert K. Woltz
Ambrogi
Randolph Russell III
Randolph Russell, Jr
Philip E. Groves
Russell
Osborne Renner
Renner
Auto Accidents Lead Teen Deaths in 1975
Washington AP reports Census Bureau figures showing 20,279 people ages 1 to 24 killed in highway crashes in 1975, 65 percent of all youth accidental deaths. Homicide, cancer, and self-inflicted deaths trailed as leading causes. spokesman Bobby Boaz notes inexperience and misjudgment, plus liquor effects, raise crash risk.
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Census Bureau
Bobby Boaz
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Chimney Fires Reported In Berryville Area
John Enders Volunteer Fire Company fighters responded to two chimney fires yesterday evening. No damage was reported. First call at 6 13 p m to Ossa Gardner on Springsbury Road. Second at 8 15 p m to Bill Renner on Battletown Drive.
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John Enders
Weather snapshot for Northern Valley and Virginia
Sunny today with highs near 40 across the Northern Valley and Virginia. Cold nights with teens. Sunday brings increasing clouds and a chance of mountain snow or sleet, then an extended outlook of mixed precipitation and clearing by midweek. February rainfall data and moon phases also listed.
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