Va. Truckers Strike May Be Easing
Independent truckers in Virginia show signs of easing the diesel fuel and weight limit shortage as produce moves from Eastern Shore. More trucks reach distributors, brokers report fewer blockages, and some stop picketing ends while officials seek to curb violence and protect drivers.
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al Moffett
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Appalachian Power Co
Vepco
Apco
Reagan Connally Star As Republicans Open Convention
Former California Gov Ronald Reagan and former treasury secretary John Connally headline the Virginia GOP convention opening in Roanoke with about 3000 attendees. Connally attends a reception as surrogate speakers and Reagan plans a Saturday banquet speech as talks advise voters to keep an open mind on 1980 candidates.
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Tennessee
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Kansas
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Pope Urges Journalists to Seek Truth and Fraternity
In Vatican City Pope John Paul II told Belgian Catholic journalists journalism is a tough job and urged truthfulness and bold conviction. He cited his Mexico and Poland visits to reinforce the call for serving truth with a free spirit and respect for others.
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