Virginia Governor backs firm action on seized ship
Governor Mills Godwin said he favors firm action to retrieve a United States merchant vessel seized by Cambodian forces. He supported any presidential approach and warned foreign nations not to commandeer U.S. ships, while addressing refugee, economic, and environmental issues and noting Virginia’s improving unemployment data.
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R.—Va
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Virginia
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Alabama
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Henry Howell
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Dick Kaylor
Winchester
Georgia Jackson
Local residents debate seizure of ship in captured waters
Winchester residents question whether the Mayaguez was inside territorial waters and call for recovering the vessel. Opinions vary from demanding negotiations to taking strong military action, with several residents urging the ship's return and others warning against war escalation.
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Joseph A. McCarty
Winchester
U.S
Dick Laird
Court rules inmate magazine ban violated due process
A federal appeals panel in the 4th Circuit upheld a lower court ruling finding that prison inmate John P. Jones was deprived of due process when Bland Correctional Farm officials refused to allow a magazine. The decision supported District Judge James C. Turk’s earlier finding against former superintendent John S. Gathright.
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Virginia
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Mall drive-in window debate shapes city ordinance
Council discusses hours for a bank drive-in window with 60 days notice for changes. Some push to eliminate the window. others cite its convenience. Opposed by Foreman. nine council members vote in favor. Plans for iron gates at mall intersections and bank cooperation noted. Budget delays lead to a $1.2 million deficit. May or June completion anticipated. City also recognizes six real estate assessors for 1974 reassessment.
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Leonard W. Riley
Site considered for federal law center in Brunswick Ga
The Senate Public Works Committee will review a proposal to house a federal law enforcement training center in Brunswick Georgia described as the West Point of law enforcement. It would consolidate training for all agencies except the FBI, employ about 500 staff, and carry an $18 million annual payroll after subcommittee approval.
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U.S. Senate Public Works Committee
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Senate Public Works Subcommittee
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D-Ga
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Gordon Roberts
Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement Center
Beltsville
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Brown warns no quick fix for malpractice crisis
Gov. Edmund Brown Jr cautions Californians against expecting an immediate solution as about 160 anesthesiologists and 3,000 hospital workers remain off the job in seven Northern California counties. Hospitals curtailed surgery after rising malpractice insurance protests.
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California
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Martin Luther King Hospital
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Weather outlook for Northern Valley and Virginia with showers
The detailed forecast shows fair tonight with lows near 50 to mid 50s in the Northern Valley and 40s to mid 50s in Virginia. Cloudy conditions with a chance of rain tomorrow, highs in the 70s. Extended outlook calls for showers Friday then fair weekend with mid 70s to low 80s and nightly 50s. Weather data also notes recent rainfall totals and historic trends.
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Northern Valley
Virginia
Housing Aid Bill Faces Presidential Veto Prediction
Conferees say the housing aid bill with three options to assist buyers may be vetoed by the president. The plan includes a 6 percent federal loan rising to market rates, a 7 percent life loan, or a $1000 down payment grant. It would cost $1.3 to $1.5 billion and offers mortgage relief if job loss occurs. A federal 8 percent rate cap could apply if housing starts stay under 1.4 million for three months.
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Washington
House
Senate
Blue Law Motions Denied in Winchester Laundromat Case
Defense motions for the owners of two Winchester laundromats Martin's Magic Wash and Berryville Laundercenter were denied in a Winchester Circuit Court chamber session. Judge Duncan C. Gibb set a joint trial date for June 27 at 9 30 a m. The judge ruled the Virginia Sunday closing law remains constitutional as written when applied to coin operated machines.
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Virginia
Duncan C. Gibb
Winchester Commonwealth
Dabney W. Watts
Martin’s Magic Wash
Berryville Laundercenter
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