Russians may need more troops in Afghanistan leaders warn
A State Department official says the Soviet Union could face a protracted campaign in Afghanistan and may deploy additional forces risking cross border action into Pakistan. The official notes possible shifts toward Iran and the Arabian Sea as the Soviets seek to secure a warm water port.
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Arc of Instability in Military Options in Middle East
Washington notes a Soviet push into Afghanistan sparks fears of broader adventures in a critical region. Carter hawks a rapid deployment force funded to operate in the Persian Gulf, yet logistics and funding delay readiness for years.
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Area Judges Called on Carpet by Richmond Officials
Richmond officials refused to confirm two 26th Circuit judges including Robert K. Woltz were lectured by the House Courts of Justice Committee on improprieties in local rules. The panel demanded changes or revocation of rules differing from State Supreme Court provisions. Committee members questioned rules requiring 14 day subpoena of witnesses and pretrial disclosure of documents, photographs, and other items. The Times-Dispatch noted the committee aims to curb court practices while pursuing a unified system.
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Watch Man at White Post Seeks Clemency After 20 Years
Ralph Martin, once condemned to death for murder, now hopes for clemency two decades after his 1961 commutation to natural life. He recounts early life, wartime service, a history of alcohol abuse, and the 1960 killing of Ben T Hall, with ongoing clemency consideration by Gov. John Dalton.
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Gold climbs to new all time peaks above 700
Gold prices surged across London and Hong Kong pushing above 700 with highs of 744.52 in Hong Kong and 715 in New York as U.S. policy comments and global tensions fed demand. Silver rose to a record 46.50 while the dollar edged up against most majors.
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Clarke County supervisors swap seats in county board move
On the Area News page Jack Hardesty and Eustace Jackson swapped positions on Clarke County Board of Supervisors yesterday and discussed their county views and hopes in interviews. A separate Front Royal hearing in a kidnapping case against Thomas Drumheller was postponed when the defendant objected to court-appointed counsel, with limited Commonwealth testimony.
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