Virginia House and Senate back death penalty in code overhaul
The Virginia General Assembly advanced a broad criminal code overhaul including mandatory death for murder for hire, kidnapping murder, or murder by a prison inmate. House Rules approved borrowing up to 5 million to renovate Life of Virginia building for temporary legislative offices. A cigarette tax hike and SSC expansion also surfaced in the pre-session push.
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Golda Meir Released After Eye Surgery
Former Prime Minister Golda Meir, who had cataract removal on her left eye last week, was released from Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem.
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Heavy fighting reported south of Da Nang in six months
South Vietnamese forces clash around Que Son 25 miles south of Da Nang with 141 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed, two South Vietnamese soldiers dead and 16 wounded. Within 10 miles of Saigon, four Viet Cong and one government soldier die as Mekong convoy forms to Phnom Penh amid Khmer Rouge shelling and continuing shortages in Phnom Penh.
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Salvation Army Appeals Up $1,000 in Front Royal
Lt. Dan Turner thanked Front Royal residents as the Salvation Army Christmas appeal surpassed 1973 by more than $1000. Three quarters funds went to Christmas baskets and toys, the rest to winter help. Stockings and baskets were distributed and 150 children attended the Elks party. Dr. Paul Stagg will speak at the March 8 dinner.
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Today in History highlights January 21 1975 events
Notes notable events on January 21 across history including the launch of the USS Nautilus in 1954, Louis XVI beheading in 1793, Jefferson Davis resigning in 1861, Lenin's death in 1924, Alger Hiss perjury verdict in 1950, and later political events. Birthdays include Jack Nicklaus and Jinx Falkenberg. Thought for today references shared light and effort.
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Brushing Contention Flare in Bridge Game
Oswald and James Jacoby faced high tension as South blamed partner for overruling. A heated exchange followed with West scoring 100 points after a down one. North critiqued his partner sharply, arguing the mistake cost the contract.
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Knowledge Quiz Answers and a Bridge Problem
Answers cover 1856 first Republican candidate for President the tallest NYC building the Bills rushing record holder in 1973 the capital of Ceylon the minimum voting age the slang meaning of pokey whether a baboon has a long or short tail Winston Churchill's father true or false about pepsin the chief mate on the Bounty in Mutiny on the Bounty plus a long cryptic puzzle and a bridge problem about five diamonds in a N E S W deal
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Debbie Reynolds joins Grauman's cement imprint lineup
Debbie Reynolds became the 148th celebrity to place hands and feet in cement at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Former Vice President Richard Nixon, then a New York attorney, was elected to the board of Harsco Corporation, a Harrisburg metals refiner.
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Bank of Clarke County reports record 1949 year
The Bank of Clarke County recorded its largest volume of business and most loans in 1949. The Boyce office was remodeled and modernized to expand services for residents of Boyce White Post and Millwood areas and nearby Clarke County communities.
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Baghdad arrests touted in Orly hostage saga
Iraq denounces three Arab gunmen who seized 10 hostages at Orly Airport. Baghdad says the trio are under arrest and notes the jetliner carrying them landed only because it was low on fuel and the crew exhausted after long flights.
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Two workers killed in Hampton store under construction
Police identified the victims as Paul Schultz and Wade Spruill, shot in a partly built 7-Eleven in Hampton. Schultz died at the scene. Spruill died later at Hampton General Hospital. One or both may have been beaten with a hammer.
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Energy saving ideas from readers to curb inflation and recession
George A. Froom presents reader ideas inspired by President Ford's call for energy and inflation relief. Suggestions include layering clothing, sealing drafts with a Cape Cod snake, choosing private labels, cooperative dinners, careful shopping, keeping a kitchen blackboard, car tuning, summer fan use, dryer efficiency, shower flow restriction, phone rate awareness, mailing choices, and swap parties.
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