Trends Noted by Virginia Legislators in 1978 Session
Virginia lawmakers discuss trends shaping lawmaking including government intrusion into private business, disclosure, resistance to change, and rising partisanship. Del. Bonnie L. Paul cites regulation of private enterprise. Del. Erwin S. Solomon highlights disclosure moves. Del. Alson H. Smith Jr. notes brighter economy and bigger travel budget. Del. A R. Giesen Jr. laments increasing partisanship. Handley High DECA wins Chapter of the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Bonnie L. Paul
Harrisonburg
House
General Laws Committee
Capitol
Senate
Maryland
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia
General Assembly
del. Erwin S
Shad) Solomon
Hot Springs
Solomon
I. Clinton Miller
Woodstock
Virginia Supreme Court
Miller
Alson H. Smith Jr
Winchester
Smith
del. A.R
Pete) Giesen Jr
Staunton
Charles §. Robb
Cold Weather May Have Nullified Conservation Efforts
In Hagerstown Maryland a Potomac Edison official says February ran 23 percent colder than normal and despite consumer conservation total electricity use may have risen. The utility bought 14.7 million dollars of power from other suppliers in January and February and will add those costs to future rate requests. Potomac Edison serves about 125000 people in western Maryland and nearby Virginia and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown, Md
Potomac Edison Co
John McCardell
Potomac Edison
McCardell
Abex Strike Described as Economic Walkout Nearing Breakthrough
Abex workers walked out at midnight as management and Local 149 United Auto Workers continued talks described as strictly economic. Plant manager Earl Potts said negotiations proceed with amicable relations, while union vice president Roy Miller stressed peaceful aims and readiness to ratify if an equitable offer arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Williams
Abex
Earl Potts
United Auto Workers
Potts
Roy Miller
Miller
Millright
Thomas R. Foy
Alex Corp
Charles Mallory
R. G. Brown
Winchester
Drug busts in Front Royal lead to multiple arrests
Over ten days Front Royal police report several drug arrests after traffic stops. Stephen Llewellyn, 21, faces marijuana with intent to distribute, escape and resisting arrest charges following a 1 am stop. Officers Slye Hoffman Wahl Hite assisted. Other arrests include Kenneth and Paul Calun on March 12 for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia. Darren Rhodes Jr. charged with possession and contributing to a controlled drug. Wayne Henry charged with contributing and public drunkenness. Alfred Weidlich charged with possession of a controlled drug. A further case will proceed against another person for possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Charles Sturdivant
Stephen David Llewellyn
Lee Slye
Donn Hoffman
Lance Wahl
Bruce Hite
Warren County Sheriff's Department
Sixth and Commerce
Kenneth Calun
Paul Calun
Sturdivant and
Hoffman
Third St
N. Royal Ave
Darren Keith Rhodes Jr
Wayne Russell Henry
Alfred Weidlich
Warren County Republicans pick McGee as chair at mass meeting
In Front Royal the Warren County Republican Committee elected Clyde McGee as chairman. Joe Brogan became vice chairman, Dotty Simon secretary, and Patty Wine treasurer. Delegates to the June state convention to nominate a U.S. Senate candidate include Joseph Denny, John Marlow, Allen Nicholls, Bobby Long, John McCormick, Clyde McGee, Andy Guest, Patty Wine, Joe Swiger, Ron Chewning, and Helen Naylor with alternates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brogan
Dotty Simon
Patty Wine
U.S. Senate
Joseph Denny
John Marlow
Allen Nicholls
Bobby Long
John McCormick
Clyde McGee
Andy Guest
Joe Swiger
Ron Chewning
Helen Naylor
David Wine
Mary Lou Hitt
Ronald Gilliam
Thomas Grove
Paul Hockman
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Star
Valley Area
Virginia General Assembly
Bill Weber
Council
Weber
Study Commission
Robb
Handley High School
Roanoke
Handley Club
George Craig
Pam Hensley
Hensley
Linda Hughes
Betty Unger
Charles Gaynor
Washington, D.C
Handley
DECA
Gore
Glass
Mote
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Jamison and Gore, Inc
Winchester-Frederick County
Fire Code Board of Appeals
Lions Club
Giesen
Aues
Bernard F. Groves
St. Braddock St
Funeral Home
Harvey Feltner
Shenandoah Memorial Park
Eva C. Grim
Lamps Community Cemetery
James
Jack) Vardaro
Byham and McBride Funeral
Meadeville
Greendale Cemetery
Benjamin F. Dennis
Zenith H. Deeter
Smalts Florists, Inc
McGee
Warren Republicans
Warren County Republican Committee
Middletown
Clarke County
Polce
Wine Hospital
Front Royal Hospital
Harrie
Minnesota
Midwest
New England
Northwest
California
Atlantic
Blue Ridge Mountains
Noaa. US
Dept of
Winchester Evening Star
Dahan Ae
Rostage Tele
Life OF America Insurance Corp. of
Boston
Broad St
Mass
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