Virginia Assembly Highlights and Regional News
Highlights from the Virginia General Assembly include a Senate vote to bypass committee and bring the Equal Rights Amendment to a floor vote. Other actions cover Toxic Substances Act reporting tweaks, a scenic designation for 16 miles of Catoctin Creek, and a dispute over attorney general election procedures.
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Stafford Marine gets four years in Forrestal theft case
Cpl. Clayton J. Connors, 22, of Stafford, was sentenced to four years hard labor, loss of pay, rank reduction to private, and a dishonorable discharge after pleading guilty in a Camp Lejeune court martial to conspiring in the $80,000 theft from the USS Forrestal. The case involved tying up a sentry, blowing open a shop safe, and fleeing by boat near Norfolk, Virginia.
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Boy Scouts Rally Details Philmont Trip and Activities
Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts hosts a Philmont Rally this Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Scout Service Center 2300 Roosevelt Blvd. A July 20 to August 11 Philmont trip is planned with gold panning burro racing backpacking rapelling and fishing demos and a slide presentation. Scouts 14 or older may attend and brochures and applications will be available. The Winchester Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship rescheduled its banquet for tonight at 7 at Lee Jackson Restaurant.
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Bell expected to be confirmed attorney general by large margin
Senate leaders expect Atlanta lawyer Griffin Bell to win confirmation as attorney general despite a lengthy debate. The full Senate set aside up to eight hours for the Carter cabinet nomination process as Bell faces opposition from some liberals and a few Republicans.
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Two Minor Fires Reported In Front Royal
Front Royal firemen responded to two minor fire calls yesterday. A flue fire in an occupied house on Happy Creek burned the chimney with no other damage. A second fire in the 500 block of East Main Street involved an overloaded kerosene heater, with damage limited to the heater.
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Weather outlook with clouds wind and cold in valley
Northern Valley forecast shows fair tonight with lows near 20 while Wednesday brings increasing clouds and windy conditions with 30s to 40s. Snow risk limited to mountains through midweek, extended through Thursday to Saturday with light precipitation possible and colder nights.
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Theft of van and cash under investigation in Winchester
Winchester police probe a theft of a Chevrolet Step Van from Zero-Pack on N Cameron St and the later theft of $1000 to $1200 in coins and bills. The abandoned truck was found near Northside Lanes and the owner is Hagerstown Canteen Service. Investigators Lt Barley and officers LeMarr and Ramsey pursue several leads.
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Srere Faces Impeachment at Highland Park High Over Fonzie Look
Highland Park High School student council president Mark Srere was subjected to impeachment proceedings for dressing like Arthur Fonzarelli. He defeated the impeachment motion and had prior one day suspension on December 17.
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Highland Park High School
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Shenandoah College Game Postponed by Weather Rescheduled
Shenandoah College postponed their basketball game at Galladet due to bad weather. The game is rescheduled for February 1. Warren County also postponed its home wrestling match with Turner Ashby, now set for Saturday at 6 30.
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Handley High Students Plan Capitol Visit to Richmond
Thirty two Handley High School students travel from the War Memorial lot at 6 30 a m led by Susan Mote to Richmond for a Capitol tour and meetings with Gov Mills Godwin Lt Gov Dalton and State Sen Truban and Del Guest. They will split for gallery tours and a Governor’s Mansion visit with chaperones Andy Frazier Don Gordon Cecelia Hall and Janice Tilling.
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Don Gordon
Cecelia Hall
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Miss Your Paper? Circulation Hours and Delivery Help
The Star lists circulation department hours Mon to Fri 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Readers should contact the circulation manager promptly at 667 3200 for delivery issues.
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Beltone free non-operating hearing aid offer
Advertisement invites readers with hearing difficulties to request a free non-operating Beltone hearing aid model mailed to their home. The tiny weightless unit sits at the ear level and costs nothing with no obligation. Mail to Beltone Electronics Dept. 5627 Chicago now.
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