Byrd Attacks Rockefeller on Federal NYC Bailout Stance
Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd claims Vice President Rockefeller has opposed President Ford by calling for a federal bailout of New York City. Byrd warns a Rockefeller-led White House could threaten national policy and urges Ford to stand firm despite New York pressure. Norfolk enacts a city employee bargaining ordinance with no-strike clause amid court challenges. Virginia Governor Mills Godwin's 5 percent cut in basic state school aid draws criticism from Charlottesville educators. Rep. J Kenneth Robinson criticizes farm bill allocations, calling the food stamp program a bloated budget item.
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Charlottesville
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Charlottesville Education Association
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Virginia
Robinson
House
Rape Case Leads City Crime Report
Winchester police report for September shows Tyrone L. Hamilton and Dennis E. Mason, both 20, charged with rape in a Aug. 3 incident behind Frederick Douglass Elementary School. Juvenile petitions issued for two youths, 14 and 15. The month also recorded 317 total offenses, led by public drunkenness and traffic violations.
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Tyrone L. Hamilton
Dennis E. Mason
Frederick Douglas
Jeep Driver Fatally Crashes While Fleeing Police
A young man died Thursday when his jeep, reportedly stolen, crashed into a line of parked cars in front of a luxury hotel during a police chase. Authorities say the driver was fleeing when the collision occurred.
Rockefeller Visit Boosts Virginia GOP Hope in Elections
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller drew a small Roanoke crowd as Virginia Republicans touted his two day trip through Ohio West Virginia and Virginia to energize campaigns. He endorsed Ford tax cuts urged Congress curb spending and warned NYC bond risks while urging support for 1976 presidential nominee.
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Brezhnev Cancels Giscard Meeting Citing a Chill
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev canceled his Wednesday meeting with French President Valery Giscard d Estaing saying he was home with a chill. He told Giscard he had not been in the office for two days and had telephoned from home. French reporters noted Brezhnev looked tired and ill.
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Former church sexton testifies in Idaho murder trial
Thomas Eugene Creech 25 of Portland testifies on the witness stand claiming he killed 42 people in satanic worship and drug runs. He describes a nationwide killing spree linking to a motorcycle gang and a Las Vegas casino operator, while denying two murders in Idaho.
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Cape Henry Towers Falls to Default in Virginia Beach
A second high rise in Virginia Beach, the 198 unit Cape Henry Towers, was seized by Mellon Bank after developer Frederick Babson defaulted on a 9 million loan. Only 10 units sold, three occupied. 188 units remain listed from 30 000 to 100 000.
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Northern Virginia
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Ocean Point
Melvin Nachman
Newport
Weather outlook for Northern Valley and Winchester skies
Occasional rain tapers tonight with showers and thunderstorms likely tonight and Saturday. Lows in the 60s, highs in the mid 70s to around 80. Noon temperatures around 49, yesterday’s high 66. Sunrise 7 25, sunset 6 32. Rainfall totals for the past 24 hours and yearly averages shown.
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Fireman Burned Seriously in Middleburg Brush Explosion
An explosion at a brush pile in Middleburg seriously burned volunteer firefighter Edward Moore and burned another volunteer's arms as the blaze failed to catch. Police say fuel was added to a green pile to aid burning near the site of a new fire house. Moore evacuated to the Washington Burn Center with burns on about 50 percent of his body.
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Washington
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Berlinguer Named Italy's Most Trusted Politician
Italian Communist Party leader Enrico Berlinguer tops a nationwide Demoskopen poll as Italy's most trusted politician and his party is praised for civil rights work. In Milan he was reported seriously ill at Washington Burn Center after injuries in an incident. James Pearson sustained arm burns.
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Italy
Kone Search Continues for Missing Boater at Lake Holiday
The six day search for John Kone continues on Lake Holiday after a boating accident Sunday. Frederick County Sheriff notes a sighting of the craft but no capsize sighting. A memorial service is planned, and the Kane family awaits updates as state divers and a helicopter were withdrawn from the effort.
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