Virginia Democrats reject ERA rule change in House vote
In Richmond Democrats in Virginia's House of Delegates rejected by 36 to 34 a plan to change rules to keep the Equal Rights Amendment alive in committee. The caucus also narrowly rejected an ethics committee and approved a five day budget bill delay. Endorsements depend on full House vote.
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Shenandoah College Opposes Millwood Baseball Site Rejected
Winchester City Council voted nine to four to nix the Millwood site for an improved baseball facility near Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music. The decision overruled the Planning Commission and revived a push for alternative locations, including land in Winchester Recreation Park, while the college offered to cover cost differences for a different site. The Public Improvement Committee split, with Dutton and Zuckerman backing overturn, Shendon supporting the commission.
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William Shendon
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Robert Mitchell
Virginia Governor outlines 1977 budget crisis and limits
Gov Mills Godwin opened the 77th General Assembly outlining Virginia’s financial woes with a looming deficit trimmed from 118.5 million to 102.6 million. He warned of further cuts without new revenues, urged restraint with expedience, and defended temporary fund transfers while opposing permanent shifts. He called for tax review, school funding, and stricter penalties, while praising past year achievements.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company To Get City Funding
Winchester City Council approved funding for Sarah Zane Fire Co with Fire Chief Gene Dailey granted total control over volunteer personnel. The decision followed a reversal of a prior Monday vote that would have cut support, after Sarah Zane argued the unit was being bled dry by a lack of driver pay and council delays.
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Frigid Weather Persists With Modest Weekend Warmth
The Winchester Fruit Research Lab records an overnight low of zero without wind. Tonight remains cold with zero to 10 above. Tomorrow brings cloudiness and warmer highs in the upper 20s. Snow possible Friday, then variable skies through the weekend. Friday highs near 30s, lows teens to low 20s. By Sunday temperatures rise to the 40s, with 20s to around 30 overnight. price sale all winter merchandise Modernage Shoppe
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Our Town feature on postponement becomes topic today
Today's Our Town column warns that delaying actions leads to missed chances. Court Page 21 reports John Walker pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the death of his stepson Raymond Lee Strother. Tanker Wrecks Page 21 notes up to 1000 gallons of fuel oil spilled yesterday when a tanker truck overturned.
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