Senate Finance Committee revisits tax amendments
The Senate Finance Committee held a second look at dozens of amendments added to a large tax bill. Sen. Russell Long organized the meeting amid criticism that some amendments benefit only a few firms as the Senate nears a vote on extending last year's individual tax cuts through next June.
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Fairfax County plans to fight $2.8 million revenue overpayment
Fairfax County supervisors voted unanimously to have the county attorney pursue legal action to avoid repayment of a 1973 revenue sharing overpayment. The overpayment arose from a suit involving 25 counties. 21 received more money while Fairfax and four others were overpaid.
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Thousands of Coal Miners Strike in West Virginia
West Virginia coal miners walk out in protest of federal court fines against a UMW local. About 3,000 miners shut down Cedar Coal Co mines in Kanawha and nearby counties while roving pickets rally and a show cause hearing is set before Judge Dennis Knapp. Fines total 50,000 plus 25,000 per day of walkout.
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GNP Growth Rate Slows Sharply in Spring Quarter
The Commerce Department reports GNP grew at a 4.4 percent annual rate for April to June, down from 9.2 percent in Q1, with economists calling the decline temporary due to inventory stabilization. The GNP measures total output and helps gauge job creation and economic health.
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Homes Priced Out of Market
Sam Jones of the Commercial and Savings Bank warned at a luncheon of the Home Builders and Allied Industries that rising home costs threaten ownership for young families. He cited a $30 000 loan at 300 per month and urged steps to curb costs to keep homes affordable, noting the trend now spreading from larger cities to the area. Joseph D Butler led the meeting and the Housing Assistance Plan book was highlighted and circulated.
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Virginia committee hears plan for uniform school board appointments
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council committee held a Richmond hearing on a draft proposal to standardize school board appointments by county boards or city governing bodies. Frederick County officials observed the committee’s generally favorable stance. if approved, the plan would go to the state legislature. Currently Frederick County names its school board via a three member Electoral Board appointed by the circuit court judge. The Frederick County Fair Association members discussed this year’s fair opening Sunday August 8 with the Rolling Stones Gospel Group and closing Sunday August 15, rides by Childress Shows. a 1300 pound steer will be displayed and championship calves shown Thursday. fairgrounds on Route 11 about three miles north of Winchester.
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Weather Summary Northern Valley Virginia Extended Forecast
Fair and mild tonight with lows mid 60s to around 70. Wednesday partly cloudy and more humid with a chance of afternoon or evening thunderstorms highs upper 80s to low 90s. Extended outlook through Friday calls for humid days with thundershowers and highs in the 80s to 90s and lows mid 60s to 70s. rainfall figures and historical averages listed.
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Robinson aide to meet constituents in Front Royal
Betty Burkholder, assistant to Representative J. Kenneth Robinson, will visit Front Royal tomorrow. She will hold office hours in the Chamber of Commerce from 1 to 3 p.m. to confer with constituents.
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Car Falls Apart Before Crash Near Fort Chiswell
State police say a rusted car driven by Marilyn Zering of Cleveland Ohio fell apart before crashing on U S 52 south of Fort Chiswell injuring her. She was taken to Wytheville hospital with three missing teeth and facial contusions as the front frame brace gave way and the car buckled in the middle.
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Miss Your Paper Circulation Hours and Contact
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Black Leader Bond Offers Qualified Carter Backing
Julian Bond, a respected Black leader, expresses qualified support for Jimmy Carter's presidential bid. He plans to back Carter in the general election but criticizes Carter's self righteousness and vague stances on issues affecting Black and poor communities. Bond was a Carter foe in Georgia's May primary and seeks clearer positions.
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