Virginia Assembly Highlights Update on Fuel Clause and Education Bills
Richmond AP reports key actions in the Virginia General Assembly. The House approved a fuel adjustment clause reform 98 to 0, requiring annual price estimates and quarterly SCC justify steps. A kindergarten age bill passed 72 to 20, setting Sept 30 as a compromise enrollment window. A consumer rights bill would require insurers to explain denials. Senate Committees killed elderly tax relief and election machinery bills, while a policemen's rights bill proceeds with House concurrence pending. The constitutional amendment to allow post-session veto overrides advances to voters.
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Heart Fund drive tops $8,000 in Winchester area
The Winchester-Frederick Heart Association ended its Heart Fund drive with donations totaling 8928.27 plus pledges and a 4230 bequest, bringing the total to over 13,000. A spokesman urged remittance for Not At Home envelopes and thanked volunteers and contributors.
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Bomb Threat At Trail Motel Halts Trooper Stay
An anonymous caller warned at 10:25 p.m. Saturday that a bomb would destroy all state police cars at the Trail Motel in Big Stone Gap. Troopers searched the area. no device was found. Lt. R H Oliver said many troopers were staying there for security reasons related to the coal miners strike.
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Black Caucus Proposes Pilot Program To Ease Virginia Desegregation
Seventh District Black Caucus met Gov John Dalton to offer a pilot program targeting minority enrollment at Virginia colleges. The plan would identify qualified black and minority students at income benchmarks and pursue partial funding from Virginia to cover education costs. Brooks said the approach aims to guide integration and avert HEW litigation, noting lack of Black professionals and limited college attendance in the district.
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Handley DECA Scores Resounding Victories
Handley DECA won seven first place in regional contests in Manassas with 30 percent of honors from 55 Northern Virginia high schools. Eight contestants and two delegates advance to the State Leadership Conference in Roanoke March 10 to 12. Winners include Benny Auterback and others. second place awarded to Pam Hensley and Shannon Langsford.
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Weather Outlook: Cold Midwest, Snow Spread From Florida to Ohio Valley
Rain is forecast today from central Florida to the Ohio Valley changing to snow spreading over much of the Midwest. Mild weather is forecast for the California coast but most of the country is expected to be cold.
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