Pile of Legislation to Be Acted Upon Before Adjournment
Virginia lawmakers pushed to wrap up the 1977 session by Wednesday amid major items. The budget and a death penalty conformity bill linger, with conferees smoothing budget gaps and debating a proposed 100 to 125 million dollar bond issue for state projects and education.
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Richmond
Adelard Brault
Fairfax
Virginia General Assembly
Senate _ House
Brault
State Capitol
Virginia
Supreme Court
Senate Courts of Justice Committee
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Appropriations Committee
Mills Godwin
Kenneth White
Roseland
Virginia Taxpayers Association
White
House Appropriations Committee
Del
Edward E. Lane
General Assembly
Two More Picked Up in Tractor Case
Warrants from Staunton Fauquier County and Frederick Md were served on two area men Saturday in connection with a four state tractor theft ring. George Fincham and James Fincham were jailed in Winchester in lieu of bonds of 23000 and 28000 dollars.
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Staunton
Fauquier County
Frederick
Winchester
Allen Bailey
Winchester-Frederick County
George Franklin Fincham
White Post
James Gilbert Fincham
Front Royal
Frederick County
Barley
James Fincham
Robert Lynn Garrett
Stephens City
Garrett
Winchester General District Court
Shenandoah County
Major fire destroys Scottsville Flour Mill in Albemarle County
Fire agencies from Scottsville Charlottesville and surrounding counties battled a 1:30 am blaze that leveled the four story Scottsville Flour Mill. No injuries reported. Investigators probe arson as past February 1976 fires in town were ruled arson with no arrests.
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Scottsville
Charlottesville
Albemarle
Fluvanna
Buckingham
Pauletti Lumber Supply Company
United Methodist Church
George Bailey
Keith Denby
Trade Deficit Widens in January Amid Winter Slowdown
The Commerce Department reported that January U S imports exceeded exports by 1.67 billion dollars, a record monthly trade deficit as severe winter weather slowed production and plant closures. Exports fell 7.8 percent while imports rose 2.3 percent, following December gains.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Amin summons Britons and Americans to Entebbe meeting
Ugandan President Idi Amin reportedly calls about 240 Americans and 200 Britons to a meeting at Entebbe airport amid tensions. Britain maintains limited diplomatic ties through Kampala and Nairobi, while Carter says the U S watches closely seeking to avoid offense.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Idi Amin
Entebbe
Kampala
Britain
Amin
United States
Washington
Carter
U.S
Radio
Uganda
State Department
International Conference Center
Enterprise
Indian Ocean
East Africa
Tanzania
Governors seek bigger role in shaping federal programs
President Carter aides promise governors a friend in the White House as they push for greater influence on energy welfare Medicaid reform and other national policies. Florida Governor Askew chairs the National Governors Conference with 48 of 50 governors expected at a Washington session.
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Washington
Carter
White House
Hamilton Jordan
Florida
Reubin Askew
National Governors Conference
Askew
City weighs buying time for post office site in Winchester
City officials study options to purchase the 65 year old Winchester downtown post office as a public auction looms. City Manager Wendell Seldon reports requests for square footage and operating costs, while Mayor Bell asks for clarifications on figures from the Postal Service and GSA. The plan hinges on fair market value, with steps outlined to offer to GSA and then Commonwealth before auction. Public hearing in January disclosed disposal steps and the current push toward sale at fair market value, with no FMV released yet.
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Star
Wendell Seldon
Winchester
U.S. General Services Administration
GSA
Stewart Bell
Seldon
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
City Building Committee
Daniel Morgan Middle School
Harold Tucker
Bell
J. Kenneth Robinson
Tucker
Handley Wins Northwestern District Title in 70 54 Triumph
Handley basketball team, Northwestern District regular season champions, captured the tournament title with a 70 to 54 victory over Loudoun Valley Saturday night. Also notes on Uganda Tanzania ambassador speech and spring hints.
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Handley
Page
Loudoun Valley
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River Town
Marian Anderson
Rosalynn Carter
New York
Carnegie Hall
Miss Anderson
Mrs. Carter
Clarke
Albert Nicodemus
Shenandoah River
Clarke County
Scottsdale
Warren
Area News
Bridge
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