Commission Divided on SCC Recommendations in Virginia
The Virginia Commission on State Governmental Management released 34 reforms focusing on revamping the State Corporation Commission. Dissenting lawmakers argued against moving many SCC powers to governor accountable agencies while several members supported keeping the SCC’s judicial rate regulation role. The plan also proposes new secretariat, transfers of agencies, and shifting regulatory duties to other state bodies.
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Richmond
Commission On State
State Corporation Commission
SCC
General Assembly
Corporation Commission
Management Commission
William B Hopkins
Roanoke
Governmental Management Commission
Commission
Elmon T. Gray
D-Waverly
Edward E. Willey
Raymond R. Guest Jr
Warren
Joseph A. Leafe
Norfolk
Owen B. Pickett
Virginia Beach
Robert E. Quinn
Hampton
William B. Hopkins
Adelard L. Brault
Fairfax
W. L. Lemmon
Dsmyth
Clinton Miller
Ashenandoah
James B. Murray
D-Albemarle
Carrington Williams
Carl E. Bain
William L. Zimmer III
Richard D. Robertson
Staunton
Secretary of Natural Resources
Secretary of Commerce and Resources
Agriculture and Economic Resources
Virginia Port Authority
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Transportation
State Water Control Board
Department of Health
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
Department of Public Transportation
Department of Taxation
Fairfax County Man Arrested in Front Royal
Fairfax County officer arrested Lawrence Bradley Garner 18 for driving on a revoked license and auto larceny after Gulf Station attendant reported unpaid gas. Garner held in Warren County Jail. George Lee Phelps 22 charged with attempted petty larceny and tampering with automobiles after a Dec. 20 parking lot incident.
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Front Royal
Lawrence Bradley Garner
Fairfax County
Charles V. Rutherford
Gulf Station
N. Royal Ave
Richard Bukva
Terry Davis
Bruce Hite
Rutherford
Bukva
E. Jackson St
Sheehy Ogg
Ray Santmyers
Jeff Brown
Phelps
Lee Slye Phelps
Warren County General District Court
Crossing tragedy ends 30 year routine in Martin Ohio
George Baker drove daily across an unmarked crossing where a Conrail freight train struck his car. Seven family members died including Gladys and Debbie Baker. others injured. Neighbors recalled sparks and a drag of about 200 feet. officials noted no lights at the crossing and cost deterred signals.
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Conrail
Martin
Ohio
W. Baker
Ohio Highway Patrol
Martin, Ohio
George Baker
Baker
George Baker Jr
Cindy Halhober
William
Helen
Terry
Debbie Baker
Dollar Decline Hurts Americans as Fed Moves Boosts Dollar
A year of dollar weakness abroad reduces buying power for Americans overseas while lifting foreign goods prices in the US. In New York the dollar rose on Friday as the Fed and Miller signaled strong support, though major banks raised prime rates to 8 percent. The stock market slid to its lowest close since October 1975, with the Dow ending at 793.49 as banks’ rate hikes loom over consumer borrowing.
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U.S
United States
Europe
Asia
New York
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
G. William Miller
Carter
Federal Reserve Board
Annin Flag Works Feels Bicentennial Impact and Craft Craft
C Randolph Beard Jr., president of Annin Flag, discusses steady demand after the Bicentennial surge. The privately held company, with 350 workers, makes flags for GM, Exxon, Holiday Inn, and sports teams, plus banners and military orders. The largest flag, 193 by 366 feet, flew over the Verrazano Narrows Bridge during Operation Sail and cost about $50,000 before wind tore it apart.
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Annin
Dettra Flag Company
Valley Forge Flag Company
Collegeville Flag and Manufacturing Company
Sweet
C. Randolph Beard Jr
Beard
General Motors
Exxon
Holiday Inn
Mack Trucks
Mr. Beard
Yellystone
California
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
City crews plan continued Christmas tree pickup in Winchester
Winchester city crews began collecting used Christmas trees on Tuesday and will continue rounds through Monday. Residents will have two pickup chances to clear trees before the deadline.
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Winchester City
Weather forecast for Northern Valley and Virginia regions
Cloudy today with highs in the upper 40s to near 50. Fog and drizzle tonight with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Sunday showers. Extended outlook shows a chance of mountain flurries Monday and colder days with daytime highs in the 30s and nightly lows in the teens and 20s. Rainfall figures and long term averages for 62 years are listed.
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Northern Valley
Virginia
Debates on murder ethics annexation and budget plans
In a capstone on political issues Governor candidate Guest discusses whether certain actions count as murder and a moratorium on annexation while stressing budget constraints and a bond referendum. Also noted is a gospel sing at Capon Bridge Church and a push to limit divisive literature in Chesterfield County schools with Judy Blume titles banned or restricted.
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General Assembly
Kings
Capon Bridge Christian Church
Capon Bridge
W.va
Richmond
Chesterfield County
Judy Blume
Deenie
Leonard J. Rogers
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Winchester Evening Star
Penenas
Aarouas
Funeral Home
Winchester
Norman W. Quarles
Cora Bell Fitzgerald
Wardensville
West Va
Callus
Bernard F. Groves
S. Braddock St
Associated Press
Ohio Village
Chicago
Buffalo
William Baker
Port Clinton
R.E. Yackee
Hank Ebert
Wendell Seldon
East Coast
Gulf Coast
West Coast
Intermountain
Rockies
Western Plains
Great Lakes
Guest
Kings Kids At
General Assembly Building
Room
Elizabeth Green
Markham
Robin Richardson
Berryville
Rogers
Angela Leary
Ronald Waller & Associates, Inc
Cameron Street
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