Virginia shipyard election ends campaign cost $2.5 million
Workers at Newport News Shipbuilding choose between Peninsula Shipbuilders Association and USWA to decide bargaining rights for about 19 000 of 23 000 employees. PSA represents workers since 1939 and has beaten unions in prior challenges. A USWA rally drew about 2 500 supporters as 1 000 drafters and designers are now represented by USWA. In Charlottesville the health department plans a sterilization clinic offering free vasectomies to poor men, with two more clinics expected in Richmond and southeastern Virginia. Dinwiddie Governor halt on abortion funds prompts farmers to push for parity and plan congressional candidates if listening fails.
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Newport News, Va
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
Independent Peninsula Shipbuilders Association
Aflcio United Steelworkers of America
Virginia
PSA
AFL
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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Tenneco
Charlottesville
City Health Department
Health Department
Richard Prindle
Richmond
Prindle
John Dalton
Dinwiddie
American Agricultural Movement
Congress
Jack Ingram
Washington
Sussex
Brunswick
Greensville
Franklin
Tidewater tour showcases needs of Hampton Roads lawmakers
Virginia lawmakers led by Governor Dalton and Lt. Governor Robb toured Tidewater sites over a weekend to acquaint officials with regional facilities and economic benefits. Del. Solomon quipped that the JFK carrier’s 5500 crew exceeds Bath County’s population spread across 540 square miles. The Hampton Roads Area Committee organized visits to Chesapeake Hampton Newport News Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk Virginia Beach and York County.
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del. Erwin S
Shad” Solomon
D-Hot Springs
Bath County
Solomon
Virginia General Assembly
Tidewater
General Assembly
John Dalton
Chuck Robb
Hampton Roads
El Paso Man Rescued After Four Hour Climb
Larry Obee 26 of El Paso and two companions were on the Franklin Mountains when he became stuck on a narrow crevice for four hours amid muscle fatigue. Rescue workers inch toward freeing him as the sandbagged ledge finally yields.
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Larry Obee
el Paso
Texas
Obee
Franklin Mountains
Abducted Girl Escapes After Trunk Confinement
An 11 year old girl was abducted at knifepoint in Richfield Minnesota forced to ride in a car trunk for over 10 hours. She escaped by squeezing through a knocked out taillight amid temperatures as low as eight below zero. She was treated for frostbite and an 18 year old Richfield man was arrested. Authorities planned to file charges of aggravated criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping.
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Richfield, Minn
Richfield
Concern Sessions Rescheduled for CONCERN Volunteers
Sessions for CONCERN volunteers postponed by snow are moved to this Wednesday and Thursday at 7 15 p m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Paul Robinson and Kate January lead the sessions with Nancy Truettner directing CONCERN, a 24 hour hotline staffed by volunteers.
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First Presbyterian Church
Paul Robinson
Kate January
Nancy Truettner
Lofts Named Guest Reviewer for Mental Retardation
Ronald Lofts, a mental retardation coordinator for the local Chapter 10 board, is named a guest reviewer for the American Association on Mental Deficiency official publication. He will review articles and has contributed research since 1973 including work on family training for retarded members.
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Ronald Lofts
The
Association
Lofts
Fogle Sentenced For Hashish Charge And Weapons
Local man Franklin Fogle faced nolle prosequi on a hashish with intent to distribute charge after a lab report found no hashish. He also faced two concealed weapon misdemeanors from September arrest. Judge David Simpson merged cases, found him guilty, and imposed 10 days in jail suspended and a $50 fine.
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Nolle
Frederick
Robert Edmondson
Franklin Fogle
Fogle
David Simpson
Faulty Furnace Believed Cause of Seven Deaths
Autopsies planned after seven members of the Martinez family were found dead in Layton Utah home. Police reported indoor temperatures reached at least 112 degrees and said the victims likely died from asphyxiation due to a faulty furnace. Relatives found the family Sunday afternoon. Names include Ruben Martinez Ernestina Jessicka Zakery Rawdy Randy and Bernadine survived by none.
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Layton
Utah
Davis County
William Lawrence
Ruben Martinez
Ernestina
Jessicka
Zakery
Rawdy
Randy
Bernadine
Serge Moore
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Robb to Speak at Shenandoah Valley Travel Banquet
Lt Gov Charles Robb will speak in Winchester on February 7 at the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association’s 54th annual banquet. The event starts at 4 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. dinner, and delegates from Roanoke to Winchester plan private-plane travel arrangements. The Shenandoah Bowl will be awarded by The Star’s Thomas Byrd. Tickets via P.O. Box 488 New Market Va 22844.
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Charles $. Robb
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Travel Association
Lee-Jackson Motor Inn
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record
The
Travel Association
P.O
New Market
Weather note for Northern Valley forecast extended
Continued cold with clouds and light snow chances tonight or Tuesday. Highs in the 20s to 30s, Lows in the teens to 20s. Sunshine in places, mountains may see flurries. January rainfall totals shown. 62‑year averages and record highs/lows listed. Weather conjecture spans days 1 through 31 with varying conditions.
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Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
Van spills liquor after crash in Overland Park
A delivery van rear ended a car in Overland Park Kansas spilling liquor on the street. The car's driver is described as a recovered alcoholic en route to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
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Kansas City
Overland Park
Kan
Alcoholics Anonymous
Break-ins Probed at Reuss Office Building
Winchester police investigated three break-ins at 117 W. Boscawen St. two doctors offices and the Frederick County Department of Public Welfare were entered. Desks were ransacked but nothing missing except an undetermined amount of change checks and some credit cards from the welfare office.
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Reuss
W. Boscawen St
Winchester
Frederick County
H.M. Holliday
Fund Drive Honor Luncheon Sets Recognition
This year’s United Fund campaigners will be honored Wednesday at a final recognition luncheon for their efforts. The drive reached 98.5 percent of its $169 600 goal as of late last week. The luncheon starts at 12 15 p.m. at the Winchester Country Club.
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United Fund
Winchester Country Club
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