Auto theft bill faces new push after conflicting laws
Virginia lawmakers bid to make odometer and serial number tampering a felony died as another measure downgrading penalties passed. Delegate McGlothlin plans a new effort aided by Delegate Marks amid notes of potential abuse of a Supreme Court search ruling discussed by the Virginia Press Association.
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Motorcyclists Proud After Helmet Ticket Protest
About 100 cyclists protested Virginia’s helmet law in Roanoke on a Saturday. Organizers said they were pleased to be ticketed, with Melvin Booe noting four years of effort and the first time police issued citations for failing to wear helmets at two roadblock crossings.
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Secret Ballot Prompted City Attorney Shuffle Continues
Secret ballots cast by the council without legal advice raised questions as J Randolph Larrick left the post of city attorney June 30. The council plans to appoint a new attorney tomorrow night amid a 1974 AG opinion deeming secret ballot votes illegal. Ex councilmen Bayliss and Dutton recalled no prior secret ballots in about 30 years. City Manager Seldon noted no secret ballots in his 31 years with the city.
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Bolivian election parcial leads for Pereda with 12 years
Gen. Juan Pereda held a sizable early lead in Bolivia's first election in 12 years with about 15 percent of the vote counted. He had 116,264 to Hernan Siles Zuazo's 82,509, Victoire Paz Estenssoro 49,277, and Rene Bernal 23,606. A new Congress will pick the president if no majority emerges.
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Alarm triggers evacuation at Virginia General Assembly building
An over sensitive smoke alarm in the ninth floor House Appropriations Committee room in Richmond sent an evacuation order at 9:45 a.m. as lawmakers prepared to meet. Elevators were halted and only a street check by Capitol police found no fire. All clear sounded about 10 minutes later. Officials attributed the alert to cigarette smoke triggering the alarm.
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Time Is Running Out on Checking Hospital Costs
Washington AP reports Congress faces stalling tactics as it debates a measure to cap hospital cost increases. President Carter seeks a 9 percent annual ceiling with limits on hospital construction, while lawmakers draft alternative versions and delay floor action.
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Conviction Upheld in Ongoing Official Misconduct Case
The court rejected defense claims that adding a time period from November 1976 to September 1977 to the presentment created a new offense. Arguments centered on whether nonfeasance is continuing and if amendments can create new charges. Judge Gibb denied the motion and noted objections to jury instructions will be included in the appeal record.
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Fire kills 12, injures 110 at Manila cinema
A blaze in a crowded Manila movie house caused a stampede as patrons fled. Authorities say 12 died and at least 110 were wounded, with origin undetermined as of Sunday afternoon.
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