Death Penalty Question Raised in Virginia Supreme Court
In Richmond AP report lawyers for Sherman Brown argued capital punishment is cruel and serves no legitimate purpose, urging the court to decide now rather than await the U.S. Supreme Court ruling. They sought reversal for Brown, convicted of the 1969 stabbing deaths in Albemarle County.
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Richmond
Virginia Supreme Court
Albemarle County
Sherman Brown
E. Gerland Tremblay
Brown
U.S. Supreme Court
Robert P. Boyle
Robert L. Simpson Jr
Dear Abby readers share family etiquette and viewer habits
Readers describe handling unruly visiting children at a lakeside weekend, mixed reactions to TV watching in bed, and a teen’s reflection on parental trust after a serious car crash. Abby advises that adults should avoid overstepping when parents present, and notes shared experiences with communication and perspective.
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Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc
Abby
Johnny Carson
Merv Griffin
Dick Cavett
David Frost
Steve Allen
C&P Rebate Debate in Virginia Supreme Court Case
In Richmond AP report the Chesapeake and Potomac Telegraph Company and the Virginia attorney general clash over a 4.8 million refund tied to a Virginia Supreme Court ruling. The SCC hearing on a 51.5 million rate rise continues, with opposing briefs arguing over unjust enrichment and procedural errors.
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Richmond
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Virginia Attorney General’s Office
Virginia Supreme Court
State Corporation Commission
C&p
Joseph E. Blackburn
SCC
Blackburn
Reunion for C&O Canal Captains at Snyders Landing
Barrons C and O Canal Museum and Country Store hosts the first annual reunion for C and O Canal boat captains, crew, and families this Sunday at 2 p.m. from 1900 to 1924 period and 100 boats. Attendees expected from Cumberland and nearby towns. contact 432-5525 for details.
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Barrons C & O Canal Museum and Country
Snyders Landing
Sharpsburg
G&o Canal
Snyders, Landing
Lobbyists press World Synod Bishops in Vatican efforts
World Synod delegates face outside pressure from groups including Operation Synod, the National Federation of Priests Councils, and Pro Ecclesia Romana, as discussions on priestly celibacy and lay input unfold amid Vatican scrutiny.
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World Synod of Bishops
Vatican City
United States
Paul VI
Rome
St. Peter’s Square
Synod
Louvain University
Belgium
Ecumenical Docu
Vatican
National Federation of Priests Councils
U.S
Frank Bonnike
Rockford
Ill
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Newsmen
National Office of
Washington
Patrick Cardinal O’boyle
Cardinal O’boyle
Pro Ecclesia Romana Catholica
World Bishops Synod
Franco Antico
New Scout Steve Dobbin Joins Troop 106
New Member Steve Dobbin joined Boy Scout Troop 106 at a meeting attended by all 11 members. The gathering featured a surprise birthday party for Scoutmaster Roger Miller with a cake and a gift from Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Rixey Good. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Steve Dobbin
Boy Scout
Troop 106
Roger Miller
Rixey Good
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