No Frills Headquarters Plan Slashed Saving $2 Million
Virginia Electric and Power Co and Leon Johnson said the proposed 22 story Richmond headquarters will be a no frills building with marble facing outdoor fountain and executive dining room removed to save about $2 million. The SCC hearing continues as officials defend need to relieve overcrowding.
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Richmond
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Vepco
Leon Johnson
State Corporation Commission
Johnson
SCC
Methodist Home
Million Dollar Chorus Records New York Benefit Song
Rocky Graziano and Henry Youngman joined twenty New York celebrities at RCA Studios to record Mad About You Manhattan a benefit song for the citys finances. Linda Hopkins praised New York as her paradise and recalled her Bessie Smith roles.
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New York
Rocky Graziano
Henry Youngman
New York City
RCA Studios
Manhattan
Honolulu
Paradise
Linda Hopkins
Bessie Smith
Lebanon War Flares Amid Tentative Peace Talks in Damascus
Fighting rages in Beirut and southern Lebanon as Christian and Muslim factions report preliminary peace terms after Syria and Palestinian negotiators reach a draft agreement. The toll rises with 68 killed and 89 wounded in city clashes and rocket duels since Tuesday night.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Syria
International Red Cross
United Nations
Tal Zaatar
Amchit Radio
Yasir Arafat
Damascus
Hafez Assad
Soviet Union
Arafat
Assad
U.S. Navy
Coronado
Athens
Grafton Yearbook Honors Birch in Student Production Effort
Grafton School students using photography and typing produced a 40 page Bicentennial themed yearbook dedicated to Mrs. Samuel Birch founder and guiding spirit. Judd led the project with 150 photos chosen from 800. Barbara Chrisman organized ads and sponsorships to fund the book, which ships for distribution at closing exercises tomorrow.
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Berryville
Grafton School
Samuel Birch
Boyce
Grafton
Birch
Michael Judd
Barbara Chrisman
Virginians Participate in Citizenship 76 Program
Two Warren County 4-Hers Leah Burke and James Crowder joined 73 other Virginians in Citizenship 76 at the National 4-H Center. The weeklong program teaches government structure heritage and civic roles for ages 15 to 19 with an Energy and Environment theme and includes Capitol Hill meetings and Washington tours.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Leah Burke
James Crowder
Rivermont
Warren
Union Oil Products, Inc
Capitol Hill
Congress
Washington
Three Winchester Auto Accidents Hurt Two, Damages Posted
Police report three separate Winchester accidents causing two injuries and about 1400 dollars in damage. Ronald Renner and Alvin Luttrell were treated then released after a Gerrard Street crash in a car driven by Donald Feathers. A Bald\-win Street collision between a pickup driven by Henry Cline and a motor home owned by Marion Zirk caused 900 dollars damage. A third crash at Fairfax Lane and Indian Alley caused 500 dollars damage with no injuries.
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Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Ronald E. Renner
Alvin L. Luttrell
E. Gerrard St
Donald W. Feathers
Nain
Baldwin St
Henry Cline
Marion L. Zirk
Fairfax Lane
Indian Alley
GM profits reach a record 909 million in Q2
General Motors reported second quarter profits of 909 million, a record for an industrial firm in a three month period. Revenue hit 12.5 billion with 2.37 million vehicles sold, driven by higher sales, cost controls, and overseas recovery.
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Detroit
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
Ford Motor Co
Exxon Corp
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
United States
Wall Street
Weather Summary Northern Valley and Virginia Extended Outlook
Warm humid conditions with chances of afternoon and evening thundershowers through the weekend. Highs in the 80s to low 90s, Lows in the 60s to 70s. Rain totals include July 4.20 inches and 1976 23.91 inches year to date, with long term averages and past rainfall figures.
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Virginia
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United Methodist Children's Home
Edgar M. Everett
State Welfare Department
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Newport News
William J. McCaddin Jr
Norfolk
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Mills Godwin
Chesapeake, Va
Chesapeake
Chesapeake Circuit Court
Gloria Burke
Norfleet Burke Jr
Burke
W. E. Hodge
J. D. Thomas Jr
Chincoteague
Assateague Island
Heaven
Awtanoe
S. Sraddoc
Gunstal
Amherst ST
Richard C. Clem
Omps Funeral Home, Inc
On Hill Cemetery
Stephens City, Va
Rawley T. Joseph, Jr
Winchester National Cemetery
Winchester, Va
Lola L. Loy
Omps
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Mt Golden
Jean's Clothing
York Ave
ALL Jr.'s
Reg. Price
K.Z. Bradford
W.R. DeShazer
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Vikin
Jet Propulsion Lab
Wall Morel
Mars
Judd
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Frederick County
Renove
Concern
Maddletown
Clarke County
Sete Police
Big Gospel Singing
Lewis Family
Lincolnton
Waynesboro
Esboro East Main St
Ae High School
Earl Phillips
South Mountain Fairground
Chambersburg
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Lego Bros
Naomi Hemphills
McGlothlin
Teresa— Kenny
Dolores Firetower
Wayne Taylor
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Pennsylvania
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Pacific Coast
Mississippi Valley
Rockies
Central Plains
Florida
Larry Rumford
W. Boscawen St
Columbus
Nationwinx Insurance
Complete Insurance Service
J.W. Arthur, Inc
Hansbrough & Carter, Inc
Todays Star
Spartan Binch
Keebler
DART
Delco Plaza
Ricamond
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Winchester Municipal
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