Carter Delivers Pardon and Party at White House
President Carter grants full and unconditional pardon to draft evaders not tied to violence drawing praise from war critics while conservatives in Congress fault the move. He hosts receptions for military leaders and lawmakers as NV Sey Mondale plans a world trip and other White House staffing news follows.
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T. Cooper Holt
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Mixed reactions greet Carter pardon of Vietnam era draft evaders
President Carter's full pardon for most draft evaders drew mixed praise from antiwar and religious groups and sharp criticism from conservatives and veterans' groups. Evaders freed or allowed to return home welcomed the move, while deserters and those with discharges less than honorable faced continued exclusion and debate over justice and healing.
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Jesse Helms
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Philadelphia
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Justice Department
Tom Nagel
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Energy Office Stays Open as Gas Oil Shortage Persists
Gov. Mills Godwin orders the State Energy Office and Commerce Resources office to remain open to monitor the fuel crisis. Fuel supplies are extremely low due to cold weather with Southwestern State Hospital declaring an oil cutoff for at least a week. About 800 patients will be moved to fewer buildings while coal furnaces are activated. Martin Processing Co. plans indefinite closure affecting 600 of 800 workers as Georgia carpet mills halt output. Highways Department asked to allow heavier vehicle loads to move raw materials, and Coast Guard cutters work to clear ice in waterways aiding deliveries.
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Southwestern State Hospital
Frank Merker
Merker
Rocky Mount
Martin Processing Co., Inc
Georgia
Martin Processing
Jack Hawkins
Godwin
State Department of Highways and Transportation
Virginia
Wind Chill Index Explained by Wind Speed and Temperature
The article explains wind chill as the felt cold from wind and air temperature. It provides examples showing how a five mile per hour breeze at zero degrees drops the index to six below, while a 15 mph wind yields 33 below, with diminishing gains above 40 mph.
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Man Dies After Bizarre Winchester Hit And Run
Police investigate a deadly chain of events in Winchester after a car speeding to Winchester Memorial Hospital struck two parked vehicles on Piccadilly Street while carrying a 24 year old Maryland man who was shot. The victim died at the hospital and the driver is being questioned. Names were not released.
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Maryland
Smith and Guest Defeat ERA Floor Bid in Virginia House
In Richmond on Friday Dels Alson H. Smith Jr. of Winchester and Raymond E. Guest Jr. of Front Royal helped block a move to place the Equal Rights Amendment on the Virginia House floor. The 62-36 vote preserved committee fate for ERA ratification efforts while Smith and Guest also helped defeat a three day study requirement for the budget bill, 62-35. Senate member William A. Truban criticized Democrats for delaying Attorney General succession.
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Winchester
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Andy) Guest Jr
Front Royal
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ERA
House Privileges and Elections Committee
Senate
William A. Truban
Woodstock
Andrew P. Miller
Local High Schools Win Big as Clarke County Falls
James Handley Wood and Warren County high schools posted wins in last night’s basketball games while Clarke County suffered a defeat. JW Wrestling team handed Gar Field its first district loss in four years. Details on sports pages. Churches page notes several area churches scheduling special services and speakers in coming days.
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