Virginia budget proposals outline limited revenues and raises
The Virginia General Assembly opened to hear Gov Mills E Godwin Jr budget plan which includes a 10 percent pay rise for state workers and a 37 percent boost in operating revenues for public colleges. No new tax hikes are planned. The session also certified last November's election results.
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No Need for Quarantine for Apollo Mission Equipment
Advisers told NASA there is no need to impose quarantine on crews lunar samples or equipment from Apollo missions. Dr. Thomas O Paine is expected to end the 21 day isolation periods after the Interagency Committee on Back Contamination found no evidence of life on the moon.
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Mrs. Hughes Freed Charge Dismissed by Court
Betty Hughes 41 of Green Acres was released at 10 15 am after Circuit Court Judge Robert K Woltz struck the murder conspiracy charge. The case now rests on conspiracy to commit assault and battery, with Commonwealth's Attorney Lawrence Ambrogi undecided on reasserting other charges.
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Small Waives Extradition in Murder Case
Clarke County Sheriff confirms George Livingstone Small waived extradition from Florida in the murder case of Rosa Elizabeth Small. Small, charged after his wife’s body was found in their burning home on January 5, was taken into custody in West Palm Beach. Deputies Albert Nicodemus and Paul Kagey prepare to return him to Virginia.
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Clarke County
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Florida
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West Palm Beach
Slater
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Paul Kagey
Rosa Elizabeth Small
Jumbo Jetliners on Commercial Scene
The Associated Press reports jumbo jetliners begin commercial service this month with Pan American launching Boeing 747 flights from New York to London next Wednesday and TWA following February 25 from New York to Los Angeles. By year end 40 such planes are expected in the air, with 28 airlines planning about 186 747s in service by 1971. Airports including Kennedy, L A International, O’Hare, Logan, Dulles, Dade County, Atlanta, and European hubs prepare with longer runways, larger terminals, new gates, baggage systems, and parking. The 747 seats 350 to 490 passengers, cruises at 584 mph, and features a wide interior, restrooms, and a lounge. containerized baggage speeds load times with projections of 700 bags handled in 20 minutes.
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Godwin Proposes 3.8 Billion Virginia Budget With No New Taxes
Outgoing Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. unveils a 3.8 billion two year budget designed to avoid new taxes or borrowing. General fund rises 395 million, education gets large boosts, teachers get 300 a year raises, and Medicaid expands federal funds add 101 million. Holton will review the plan as the Assembly weighs capital outlay and borrowing in a shifting fiscal landscape.
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Virginia
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General Assembly
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Holton
Assembly
Governor Godwin Proposes $25.5 Million Capital Outlay
Richmond AP report says Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. recommends $25.5 million in general fund capital outlay for 1970-72, about $4.5 million less than two years ago, with $17.5 million for education and $8 million for urgent projects. He notes limited funds and urges possible bond authority to brighten the picture.
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Mills E. Godwin Jr
Godwin
Virginia General Assembly
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Funds to Fight Pollution Increase in Governor Godwin Budget
Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. proposed a budget boost to pollution agencies. The State Water Control Board would receive 2,156,500 dollars, up 1,133,210, to meet federal requirements and expand water treatment funding. The State Air Pollution Control Board would see 301,965 dollars, nearly doubled, to support staff growth and local control districts.
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Richmond
Mills E. Godwin Jr
General Assembly
State Water Control Board
Federal Control Agency
State Air Pollution Control Board
Weather Outlook Amid Cloudy Skies In Virginia
AP reports Virginia will see clear to cloudy skies tonight with a slight warming trend and a chance of rain as high pressure exits and a low pressure system moves toward the Middle Atlantic. The piece also notes local ads for winter apparel discounts and a price correction for Miss Breck Hair Spray.
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Virginia
Middle Atlantic
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