U.N. Moves Toward Permanent Arms Embargo on South Africa
The U N Security Council planned to adopt a permanent arms embargo on South Africa amid debate over Pretoria’s crackdown on black organizations. The measure, backed by five Western members, bans arms sales and calls review of licenses and contracts with South Africa.
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Editorial endorsements show Dalton leads in Virginia race
In the Virginia governor contest Dalton holds a near 3 to 1 edge in newspaper endorsements with dailies skewing 19 to 1 in his favor while weekly papers split 19 for Dalton and 9 for Howell. Campaign managers debate impact with Howell critics arguing endorsements lack value.
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Godwin Urges Virginia Unity Over Division in Governor Race
Virginia Governor Mills Godwin attacked the Democratic opponent Henry Howell for divisive rhetoric at a campaign breakfast for Republican John Dalton. He urged unity, attacking Howell as obsessed with division and likening critical charges to deceit and hate while Dalton focused on economic development, water, and education for Tidewater residents.
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Unemployment Stays Steady at 7 Percent in October
The unemployment rate held at 7 percent in October with 6.9 million jobless Americans, as labor force growth outpaced new hires. Black unemployment rose to 13.9 percent while white joblessness stayed at 6.1 percent. total employment rose 135,000 to 91.2 million.
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Abortion Financing Fight Splits Senate and House
Senate liberals threaten to remove all restrictions on government payments for poor women's abortions after House refusal to compromise. The dispute stalled a $60.2 billion appropriations bill with Labor and HEW agencies. Helms was fined $2,000 and given a suspended two-year sentence for failure to disclose CIA actions in Chile.
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Howell staff disclaims letter about tax pledge in Virginia
In Richmond the Howell for Governor campaign denies responsibility for a letter claiming Henry Howell vows to abolish the state sales tax on food drugs and clothing. Campaign manager William Rosendahl says the unsigned letter lacks campaign authorization and calls the move hypocritical amid tax cut promises without revenue plans.
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Stonewall District candidates probed for Frederick County Board
The Star reports on the Stonewall District candidates for the Frederick County Board of Supervisors in the weekly Country Roads feature. About 50 people attended an informational meeting at Shenandoah College regarding the state bond referendum, with coverage on Page 13. Del Al Smith leads the Frederick County drive for the bond measure on the ballot this Tuesday. Elizabeth Helm of Winchester, a State Board of Education member, spoke at a Rotary Club meeting yesterday.
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Local store owner returns stolen United Fund records
Jack Jones of 331 N Loudoun St found the stolen box of United Fund records in an alley near his shop and kept it safe until police and Dolly White, executive director, retrieved them. White thanked volunteers and Officer R O Smith for aiding the search. the damp papers remain legible.
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