Timing of Special Session Discussed in Virginia
Gov. Harrison meets with Atty. Gen. Button and two lawmakers to discuss timing for a fall special session to reapportion Virginia’s 10 congressional districts. Sources say the extra session could start Sept. 1 or Sept. 8, with lawmakers pressuring for before the election.
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Harrison
Button
General Assembly
Virginia
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State Capitol
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Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
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Mathews
House of Delegates
Es Assembly
The
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State Supreme Court
Helicopter Brings Doctor to Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Oscar M. Watson Jr. is flying from Richmond by helicopter to Tangier to establish a permanent medical practice for about 900 residents. He will be joined later by his nurse wife and son. Edgar Fisher of the Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care will meet the landing at 1:45 p.m. at Tangier school yard.
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Tangier Island
Oscar M. Watson Jr
John E. Parks Jr
Edgar J.fisher
Virginia Council On Health and Medical Care
Newport News Wins $1.92 Million Carrier Contract
The De partment awarded a 1.92 million dollar negotiated contract to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. for plans and specifications for an atomic powered aircraft carrier. The contract covers preparation of cost estimates and specifications to guide bids on construction and propulsion methods.
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de- Department
Newport News Shipbuild& Dry Dock Co
Newport News
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Murder charge dismissed in Welch miner slaying
In Abingdon the murder charge against Edward Bedwell of Manassas Park was dismissed for lack of evidence in the slaying of John Beron, a Welch miner. Brice Bedwell remains charged. no hearing date set.
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Murcer
Edward Bedwell
Manassas Park
Welch
W. Va
Bedwell
Brice Bedwell
John Beron
Halls Bottom Road
Washington County
Washington County Commonwealth’s Atty. David Brown
Volney Campbell
Eron
Richmond Pushes Suit Over Annexation Fight
Richmond to sue Chesterfield County over annexation bringing vast area into city limits. Atty Elliott Dunnard and the three judge panel prepare arguments as Chesterfield vows to fight. Irvin G. Horner of Manchester District says the district would be absorbed and pledges resistance.
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Chesterfield County
Ole Atty
Elliott Dunnard
Manchester
Henrico
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