Virginia court blocks ballot on override amendment
The Virginia Supreme Court struck from the November ballot a proposed constitutional change to allow the General Assembly to override gubernatorial vetoes. The court ruled the measure cannot appear this year due to identical wording lacking two consecutive session approvals as required.
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Ban on Oil Import Fees Gains House Strength
A coalition of House Republicans and Democrats pushes to prohibit oil import fees as the Senate approved the ban. The White House faces a tough vote with key GOP and East Coast allies aiding the effort while Sen. Abourezk delays over natural gas deregulation.
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Carter Staff Told to Leave Drugs Alone
Washington AP report says President Carter ordered 11 senior White House staffers to tell their aides to avoid drugs or seek other work following Peter Bourne’s resignation over a false prescription. Carter stressed obedience to drug laws regardless of others.
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Injured Report After North Central Plane Lands in Cornfield
A North Central Airlines Convair 580 with 39 passengers lost power after takeoff from Kalamazoo and made an emergency landing in a cornfield. One wing tore off, fuel and debris scattered over a 100 acre field. several hurt, no fatalities. Pilot suffered facial injuries. FAA and hospital officials coordinated emergency response.
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Time Running Out for Cutting Federal Taxes
Washington AP House tax writers race to trim federal taxes by 15 billion while capital gains rules and amendments threaten to inflate the plan. Speaker O Neill says a vote on a Carter-preferred version is possible, but educational and charitable deductions and Social Security offset proposals loom. Tax reform faces adjournment pressures and a lengthy conference process with capital gains remaining a key sticking point.
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Shenandoah Valley Music Festival pictured at Orkney Springs
The Star highlights a review and photographs from the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival held Fridays and Saturdays at Orkney Springs. The edition notes ongoing events and local culture shaping the region.
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