Governor Tours State's Only Poorhouse and Praises Self Help
Gov. Mills Godwin toured Shenandoah County's 1796 poorhouse on a 265 acre farm east of Maurertown. The facility houses 19 residents and is run by the state welfare department with county controls. Cattle hogs and crops sustain the farm and profits support the local fund. Godwin spoke during a visit honoring Gen. Peter Muhlenberg.
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Mills Godwin
State Department of Welfare
County Board of Supervisors
Charlie Brown Turns 25 in Santa Rosa
Good Grief Good Ole Charlie Brown marks 25 today in Santa Rosa California as the beloved comic strip figure ages amid his shy, amiable persona. Charles M Schulz notes the character has endured plenty of tribulations.
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Charles M. Schulz
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United Features Syndicate
New Legislation Aims To Toughen Shoplifting Penalties
Virginia Attorney General Andrew P. Miller outlined four proposed laws to the General Assembly to curb shoplifting. Merchants could detain suspects up to an hour with probable cause while police respond, officers could arrest without a warrant for probable cause, subpoenas could be issued to witnesses, and immunity would be extended in petit larceny cases. Miller cited a $200 million annual loss and urged swift prosecution by retailers.
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Virginia
General Assembly
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Richmond Chamber Reports Net Loss and Resignations
The Metropolitan Richmond Chamber of Commerce disclosed a net loss of 157 296 dollars for the year ended June 30. A 94 687 dollar deficit in capital accounts prompted more than 100 000 dollars in special dues assessments from 30 local businesses. Lawrence E Blanchard Jr said an operating budget of about 675 000 dollars was approved with no expected losses for the current year and former president Charles G Hall was asked to resign amid the financial problems.
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Richmond Chamber of Commerce
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Charles G. Hall
1541 Viet Refugees To Sail Home From Guam
1541 Vietnamese refugees will be allowed to sail from Guam toward South Vietnam though admission by the new Communist government is not guaranteed. About 5000 more refugees in Asia will be admitted to US camps, likely pushing beyond the 130000 refugee ceiling. The decision, approved by President Ford and NSC, follows protests at the Guam camp and aims to reunite families.
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