Michie Pushes Annexation Plan Despite Funding Delay
Richmond Del. Thomas Michie leads a push for an annexation package with equal state funding for cities and counties in law enforcement mental health and welfare. The House Appropriations Committee delays action setting the measure aside until 1979 with full funding estimated at up to 125 million annually after a phased start. The subcommittee continues related immunity bills while lawmakers seek money and political support from the Senate Finance Committee.
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Star
Richmond
Del
Thomas Michie
Charlottesville
House
Appropriations Committee
Michie
Council
Senate
William B. Hopkins
Roanoke
Senate Finance Committee
del. Alson H. Smith Jr
Winchester
Weather Service Forecasters Remain Cautious On Climate Calls
The National Weather Service notes it forecasts within 24 hours and cannot guarantee longer climate trends. Lead forecaster George Schelein tracks a storm moving from California across the Rockies toward the Texas to east coast, with a 100 mile track shift changing snow to rain locally.
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World Weather Building
George Schelein
California
Rockies
Continental Divide
Texas
Schelein
Power cutback warning amid energy emergency
The order requires customers to curtail electric usage or face disconnection after 24 hours notice during the energy emergency. McCardell says Allegheny Power is near a 20 day coal supply, warning that without new coal deliveries and a purchase of power, generation could exhaust inventories and presses for conservation to stretch supply.
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McCardell
Allegheny Power System
Cather
Miller set for swift Senate vote as Fed chair nominee
G William Miller heads toward fast Senate confirmation as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board after investigators found no improper dealings in his firm’s sale of helicopters to Iran. A dozen committee members pressed for an immediate vote but permission for a quick recommendation failed. The panel will vote Thursday and then send the nomination to the full Senate for prompt approval.
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Washington
G. William Miller
Swift Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Iran
Miller
Senate
Proxmire
Dwis
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
Salvation Army officer charged with first degree murder
Albert Dutton, commander of the Salvation Army branch in Harrisonburg, is charged with first degree murder in the slaying of his wife Dora Elizabeth Dutton 32. She was found at the Salvation Army headquarters, reportedly beaten with a piece of lumber. Dutton was arrested Tuesday after telephoning authorities Monday evening to reveal the body. The couple, both lieutenants, had administered local Salvation Army work since August, coming from Pulaski.
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Harrisonburg
Albert Dutton
Salvation Army
Rockingham County
Dora Elizabeth Dutton
James Wood High DECA Completes Travel Promotion Project
The James Wood High School DECA Chapter completed a walking and auto tour promoting extended visits to Winchester and Frederick County. The Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce endorsed the plan, funded it, and distributed a survey showing strong local support. Co chairs Craig Taylor and Maureen MacNamara led the effort.
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Winchester-Frederick County
James Wood High School Distributive Education Clubs of America
Chamber
DECA
Craig Taylor
Maureen MacNamara
Virginia Assembly Highlights Show Mixed Progress on Key Bills
In Richmond the Virginia General Assembly saw mixed action on major issues. A House committee deferred the annexation funding measure to 1979, weakening prospects for urban and suburban counties. Parimutuel betting gained narrow Senate subcommittee approval, while a House bill to restore abortions funding for the poor advanced narrowly in the Senate Finance Committee. A Department of Public Utilities proposal faced House criticism and was sent to a subcommittee. A stand‑while ordering drinks bill drew Senate opposition and a potential emergency clause vote was postponed.
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Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Assembly
Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
General Laws
Edward E. Willey
John Dalton
Department of Public Utilities
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
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National Weather Service
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Ralph R. Boyce
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