Tax Bills Opposed By Smith
Winchester delegate Alson H. Smith Jr. urged no delay in state building funds while arguing a budget may cover salaries for new state employees. He voted against the committee tax package totaling about 97 million for Virginia building projects, with changes to income, capital gains, dividends, and beer taxes.
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Richmond
Alson H. Smith Jr
Winchester
House Finance Committee
del. Smith
Virginia
Mills E. Godwin Jr
House
Appropriations Committee
House Committee
Wall Street Sees Record Volume Amid Rising Dow Jones
The New York market hit 44.5 million shares traded, a record surpassing Thursday’s 39.2 million as the Dow rose toward 1,000. Analysts cite growing retail interest and rising options trading as drivers, with debates over its impact on overall volume and market quality.
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New York Stock Exchange
New York
Wall Street
Robert Farrell
James J. Mangan
Mitchell Hutchins Inc
T.J. Hott
Farrell
Nixon Begins Visit to China
Former President Richard Nixon lands in Peking with Pat Nixon for an eight day private trip marking four years since their historic 1972 visit. He is greeted by Hua Kuo-feng and Chinese officials as media access is tightly controlled.
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Peking
Richard M. Nixon
China
Nixon
Pat
United States
Nixons
Hua Kuo-feng
Chiao Kuanhua
Los Angeles
Hua Kuofeng
Chou En-lai
Chou
White House
Soviet Union
U.S
Anchorage
Alaska
Tokyo
Ford
Secret Service
Tsinghua University
Communist Party
Kwangsi Province
Hazardous grass and brush fire risk in Winchester area
Heavy frosts and warm winds have dried vegetation, creating a high risk of wildfires. Fred Burlingame of the State Division of Forestry warns residents to avoid outdoor fires as a trash fire started on the McNichols property at High View burned 25 acres.
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Winchester
Fred Burlingame
State Division of Forestry
Burlingame
McNichols
Highview
Byrd Name Sparks Ballot Mix Up in Rhode Island Primary
Rhode Island lists Harry F. Byrd Jr. on its June 1 presidential primary ballot as a Democrat though he is an Independent. Secretary of State Robert Burns laughed off the confusion and later corrected the list to include Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia, a confirmed Democratic candidate.
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Providence
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Virginia
Rhode Island
Byrd
Robert F. Burns
Burns
Harry Byrd
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Draft Board Into Mothballs
The gateway to the draft is being closed with all offices except the state headquarters shut by Friday Feb 27. The system shrank after 1973 ending mandatory registration and will remain only in Front Royal for eight counties.
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Star
Selective Service System
Nathan Corman
Richmond
Front Royal
Kathleen Hagmann
Winchester-Frederick
Cameron St
Clarke County
N. Church St
Bly and others announce plans in South Ward council race
Bly declines reelection citing business health and personal reasons. Dr C L Riley also won t seek another term while Effie Davis aims for a full term. In North Ward incumbents Mote and Zuckerman run again with James Fleming expected to declare. Ely bows out after one term citing dedication and balance in city government.
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Shirley C. Bly
Bly
C.L. Riley
Effie Davis
Maurice
Pat) Duffey
William Mote
Charles Zuckerman
James Fleming
Ely
Winchester
Area churches announce speakers and services on Religion pages
In Clarke County James Wood and Handley closed their regular seasons with wins while Warren County fell to Turner Ashby. James Wood wrestling sends seven into the Northwest Regional semi finals at Gar Field and Handley sees both AA State Tourney entrants lose in opening rounds.
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Cies
James Wood
Clarke County
Handley
Warren County
Turner Ashby
Gar Field
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