Godwin Farewell Catches Virginia House in Reflective Mood
At the opening session of the 1978 General Assembly Governor Mills E Godwin Jr. bid farewell in a state of the commonwealth address. Delegates Raymond Guest Jr and A R Giesen Jr praised his 30 years in Virginia government and his lifelong service, saying they would miss him as they begin the new session.
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Richmond
Mills E. Godwin Jr
House of Delegates
Raymond R
Andy) Guest Jr
Warren County
A.R
Pete) Giesen Jr
Staunton
Godwin
Alson H. Smith
Winchester
Commonwealth
Senate
Virginia
William A. Truban
Woodstock
Truban
Guest
Mts
Smith
House
Mills Godwin
General Assembly
Capitol
John Warren Cooke
Edward E. Willie
Wholesale Food Costs Up Sharply
The report shows wholesale prices rose 0.7 percent in December led by a 1.5 percent jump in food costs, the largest monthly gain in seven months. The Labor Department updated its measurement to focus on finished goods, signaling higher consumer prices ahead.
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Washington
Labor Department
Godwin Proposes $9.1 Billion Virginia Budget
Governor Mills Godwin proposes a hold the line $9.1 billion two year budget for 1978 80 with no tax hikes and no major new programs. He notes a $1.5 billion dollar rise driven by higher salaries and costs while revenues are projected sufficient to cover expenditures. Education remains the largest item at $3.65 billion followed by $2.32 billion for human resources.
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Richmond
Mills Godwin
Virginia General Assembly
Godwin
Warren Planners Approve Du Pont Site Rezoning
Warren County Planning Commission unanimously recommends rezoning 175 acres at Cedarville from agricultural to industrial for a Du Pont auto finishes plant that could employ 200 to 300 people. Public hearing drew about 75 residents anxious for information on water sewer and environmental impacts.
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Front Royal
du Pont Company
Warren County
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Rts
Cedarville
du Pont
Joe Pochomis
Board of Supervisors
Pochomis
Walter M. Duncan
Riverton
Duncan
Lee Farnhan
Carl Westfelt
Rockland
Westfelt
City County Discuss Joint Study On County Offices Relocation
Frederick County Board of Supervisors weighs seven land parcels for relocating county offices including a treasurer’s and new courts. Winchester City Council approves joint facilities study and 20 year non annexation pledge. Talks hinge on moratorium length while officials push for action soon.
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Star
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Winchester
Capital Facilities Committee
Thomas Malcolm
Malcolm
T.B Rosenberger
Saheme
Rosenberger
Smaller Tax Cut Favored
Rep. Al Ullman says a smaller tax cut than the $25 billion Carter plans is likely. He argues a $25 billion cut could fuel inflation and favors a July 1 effective date if possible. He notes energy and Social Security tax changes may drive the needed size and hints the issue may wait until 1979.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
al Ullman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Oregon Democrat
Ullman
Israel Egypt hold second session on security and Sinai settlements
CAIRO AP Egyptian and Israeli military negotiators met for the second session to discuss Israel’s security concerns and the Sinai settlements issue. Weizman and Gamassy disagreed on withdrawal and continued maintenance of Israeli settlements, while an Egyptian spokesperson emphasized total Israeli withdrawal.
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Cairo
Israel
David Kolitz
Ezer Weizman
Mohammed Abdel Ghany Gamassy
Mordechai Gur
Weizman
Gamassy
Sinai Peninsula
Egypt
Hassan Kateb
Sinai
Kolitz
Kateb
al Gomhouria
U.S
Hermann Eilts
Anwar Sadat
Clarke Compass Feature Highlights Berryville Morris Machine Shop
The weekly Clarke Compass spotlights the Morris Machine Shop in Berryville. Area News notes the Frederick County Sheriff's Dept. had a busy evening yesterday. Winchester City Council enacted housing ordinances last night.
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Compass
Morris Machine Shop
Berryville
Clarke Compass
Frederick County Sheriff's Dept
Area News
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