Virginia governor eyes 4.8% pay rise for 70 000 workers
Gov Mills Godwin says Virginia revenue collections exceed revised estimates and may yield a 36 million surplus at fiscal year end. He flags a possible 4.8 percent pay raise for about 70 000 state employees, decision pending May and June results. Caruthers named head of a 125 million construction bond campaign. Godwin differs with Lt. Gov Dalton on pari mutuel betting but supports his gubernatorial bid.
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Richmond
Mills Godwin
Godwin
Preston C. Caruthers
Arlington
State Board of Education
Mondale to Warn South Africa on Apartheid Policy
Vice President Walter Mondale travels to Europe to tell South Africa’s Prime Minister John Vorster that apartheid must end or face U.S. hostility. He intends a firm but nonconfrontational message during talks in Vienna and a 10 day European tour. President Carter assigns Mondale to lead African policy.
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Washington
Walter Mondale
Europe
John Vorster
South Africa
U.S
White House
Mondale
Africa
United States
South African Republic
Vorster
Vienna
Portugal
Spain
Yugoslavia
Britain
Carter
Frederick building inspector William E. Rodgers to resign
Frederick County Building Inspector William E. Rodgers announces resignation effective May 31, 1977 citing personal reasons and the board of supervisors decision to not add staff amid rising construction activity. He criticized the board for lacking commitment to code enforcement.
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Star
Frederick County
William E. Rodgers
Rodgers
Board of Supervisors
Heritage Hills
More Than a Million New Jobs Forecast
Washington officials forecast the $20.1 billion stimulus will create about 1.1 million jobs through public works projects and revenue sharing. The plan aims to aid unemployed construction workers and youths, with public service roles in hospitals and energy programs.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Europe
White House
Rose Garden
Carter aims for Geneva talks on Middle East peace
Secretary of State Vance said US hopes to reconvene the Geneva conference on the Middle East in late 1977 after talks with Sadat Rabin Hussein and Assad. He urged careful prep to avoid risks from failure and noted ongoing regional diplomacy. The message follows Carter meetings with regional leaders as economic relief measures take effect, including a billion for youth employment and billions for revenue sharing and anti recession aid.
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Tehran
Iran
Cyrus R. Vance
Carter
Middle East
Central Treaty Organization
CENTO
Vance
United States
Geneva
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Yitzhak Rabin
Israel
King Hussein
Jordan
Hafez Assad
Pinball Craze Driven by Machine Psychology and Local Dealers
Bally Manufacturing executive Jim Patla credits pinball success to the player ego and skill shots that spark excitement. Frye Amusement owner JESSE Richardson distributes machines across the region and profits from frequent play, noting locations like bowling alleys and fast food shops maximize returns. He keeps games moving by rotating machines and limiting play time to prevent beatable runs.
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Star
Jim Patla
Bally Manufacturing Corp
Patla
Jesse Richardson
Frye Amusement
Romney
Beltway
Martinsburg
New Market
Richardson
Legal Challenge by Growers Possible
MARTINSBURG W VA As the two day Labor Dept hearing ended it appeared the apple growers may legally challenge the departments regulations. Martinsburg attorney William H Loy spoke to exhibits and a witness who said he was union president representing apple processing workers. Loy claimed an internal Labor Dept memo outlined a battle plan to end foreign labor. He warned the hearings may be a sham and vowed We will fight. Steven Karalekas for Farm Labor Exec Committee gave a hard hitting presentation. The record will be reviewed, with future hearings scheduled in New England Florida and the West on various labor topics.
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Star
Martinsburg
W. VA
Labor Dept
U. S. Labor Dept
Robert Amery
William H. Loy
Loy
General Motors
Steven Karalekas
Farm Labor Executive Committee
New England
Florida
Warren County Board Adopts Tax Rates For 1977 78 Budget
Warren County supervisors vote to advertise real estate tax at 4.05 and personal property at 6.45 for a 6,366,609 budget. The plan includes a 175,000 cut to the school budget, bringing it to 4,956,388 and delaying final approval until a June 14 public hearing.
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Star
Front Royal
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Elizabeth W. Malta
James Wood sends five to State AAA Track and Field
Five athletes from James Wood High School qualified at regional in Charlottesville and will compete at the State AAA Track and Field Championships. The plan follows coverage on the sports page and reflects continued school athletic prominence this season.
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James Wood
Charlottesville
Sound of Music
James Wood High School
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