Washington Post Poll Shows Dalton Leads Virginia Race
The Washington Post telephone poll of 1,003 registered voters Oct 20–23 shows Republican John Dalton leading Democrat Henry Howell 44 to 39 with 17 percent undecided. Lieutenant governor and attorney general races show Democrats atop the ticket. Robb leading Canada for lieutenant governor and Lane ahead for attorney general.
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Guinness Book of Records 24th edition highlights new entries
The 24th edition of the Guinness Book of Records adds 30 to 35 percent updated entries. Suleyman Eris at 30.1 inches is the shortest living dwarf. Sandy Allen at 7 feet 7.25 inches is the tallest living woman. Bob Speca toppled 49 999 dominoes. Peter Christian caught the smallest prize fish. Paul Wilson ran 100 yards backwards in 13.3 seconds. National Iranian Oil Co. set a declared profits record of 17 175 182 000 in 1976. The book sells for about 6 dollars.
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Statue of Liberty protesters arrested after nine hour occupation
About 30 Puerto Rican nationalists from the New York Committee to Free the Puerto Rican Nationalist Prisoners occupied Liberty Island for nine hours. They demanded independence for Puerto Rico and release of jailed comrades. They were captured after police breached the statue base. They faced criminal trespass charges in Manhattan court.
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Congress Delays Vote on Plan to Hold Down Hospital Costs
Congress postpones action on Carter administration plan to curb hospital cost increases. Kennedy criticizes the president for weak lobbying while estimates foresee lower inflation plus a 3 percent tech allowance, with a $40 billion five year saving but AMA opposition over care quality.
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Simon resigns Trib chair amid control dispute
William Simon resigns as chairman of The Trib at publisher Leonard Saffir's request. Simon, who is with a management firm, cites time and personal reasons. He denies plans to run for president or Senate, despite rumors of challenging Len Clifford Case.
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Howell challenges Dalton to disclose all finances in Virginia race
In Warsaw, AP reports Democrat Henry Howell presses Republican John Dalton to fully disclose financial holdings. Howell backs Common Cause of Virginia call for detailed candidate disclosures and says he will file the latest forms. He notes his own complete disclosure and income tax returns from five years.
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Wallenda Released From Hospital After Fall Injury
Aerial stuntman Karl Wallenda, 72, who fell 20 feet during a rehearsal in Sarasota, has been discharged from a local hospital wearing a back brace. Doctors found a minor vertebral fracture that will limit his activities for two to three weeks.
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Fredericksburg Paper Endorses Robb Coleman In Race
The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star endorses Democrat Charles S. Robb for lieutenant governor and Republican J. Marshall Coleman for attorney general. It criticizes A. Joe Canada Jr and backs Coleman for civil rights and an activist attorney general role. The paper also warns that a Henry Howell governor win could derail consumer and energy efforts.
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