No-Fault Auto Insurance Cleared for Senate Vote
The Virginia Senate Commerce and Labor Committee approved a compromise no fault auto insurance bill 15 to 0, allowing up to 2000 in medical and loss of work payments from the insured's company regardless of fault, aided by federal stimulus. A companion newborn infant care provision also advanced, potentially adding 15 to 55 cents monthly per policy. The House meanwhile endorsed a land reversion bill linked to Shenandoah National Park boundaries by a 99 to 0 vote.
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Ellen Layman
Richmond
Washington
Virginia Senate
Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
H. Selwyn Smith
Manassas
Congress
Senate Committee
Sen. Smith
Senate
House
Raymond R
Andy) Guest Jr
Front Royal
del. Guest
Shenandoah National Park
Federal Park
Hugh Scott
Ford
Ways and Means Committee
Chemical Plant Destroyed and Fireman Dies at Ranson Blaze
A nightmarish fire at Miller Chemical Co. in Ranson West Virginia killed a volunteer firefighter and destroyed the plant. Dozens of firemen fought the blaze for hours as a residential area was evacuated and power lines failed cutting off electricity to the hospital and nearby areas. The victim’s identity was withheld pending kin notification.
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Ranson
W. Va
Miller Chemical Co
Independent Fire Company
Charles Town
Supertane Gas Company
C. L. Robinson
Fire Company
Charles Town General Hospital
Rawson
Energy program may cost households up to 345 a year
White House officials say Ford energy program could raise the average family bill by as much as 345 a year, with an overall hike near 275 dollars. Governors from eight Northeastern states sue Ford over taxing imported oil to curb consumption, joined by New England Power Co. and Rep. Drinan.
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Washington
White House
Ford
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Maine
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Congress
New England Power Co
Robert F. Drinan
D-Mass
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Front Royal Council Faces Praise and Criticism for Police
Town leaders heard both praise and charges of brutality toward the Front Royal police. Mayor Lillard read a critic’s statement while Town Attorney Adamson said no public discussion due to pending trial. Statements from citizens praised officers. a magistrate urged assault laws. a large crowd attended.
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Front Royal
Eric Adamson
Daniel Lewin Beaty
William A. Lillard
Beaty
Adamson
Council
Bernard L. Stokes
Walter M. Duncan
Lillard
Vernon McTurk
Something Different Valentine Photos for Grandchildren
The Winchester Evening Star offers grandparents a Valentine feature. A child from one day to 12 years old will have a framed heart picture published in the classified section with the child’s name and grandparents. Details appear in today’s notice.
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Winchester Evening Star
Star
Fire Chief Hawse recalls 45 years in Winchester fire service
Retiring Winchester fire chief John Hawse reflects on a lifelong pull to firefighting from his youth. He joined Rouss Fire Company at 16, served in the Air Force as a fire marshal, led the city as fire chief since 1970, and cites the 1947 Robinson Cold Storage blaze as his largest.
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Star
Winchester
John Hawse
Young Hawse
Rouss Fire Company
Hawse
Reuss
Handley High School
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland Volunteer Fire Department
Rmc
Air Force
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Bernard F. Groves
Robinson
Martinsburg
Church Expects To Chair CIA Probe
Senator Frank Church, long active in Viet Nam opposition, is expected to head a new Senate committee to probe U S intelligence operations. The Senate voted 82 to 4 to create a nine month, 750000 dollar inquiry and warned agencies to preserve all records. The panel will appoint staff and avoid leaks seen with the Watergate committee while protecting national security.
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Washington
Frank Church
Vietnam
Senate
U.S
Mike Mansfield
CIA
FBI
Defense Department
Mansfield
Senate Watergate Committee
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Mark McHale
Frederick County
Beagle
Lulu Williams
Potomac Edison
New York Stock Exchange
Shepherdstown
Friendship
Harpers Ferry
Cascade Systems
Washington County
Dodson
John H. Enders Fire Company
Berryville
Energy Program
Front Royal Police
Stuart Rudacille
South Royal Cityo
Rudacille
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