Talmadge Denounced by Senate Ethics Panel
The Senate Ethics Committee recommends denouncing Senator Herman Talmadge for pr e nombrred financial misconduct, with findings he failed to report more than $10,000 in campaign funds tied to a secret account and improper official expense claims. The panel also urges repayment of funds plus interest and may refer findings to the Justice Department if laws were violated. The full Senate action remains weeks away.
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Mayors clash on funding pope visit mass sites
Across New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Des Moines and Washington mass sites face public expense. Cities plan to fund stages police overtime and crowd control for John Paul II visit with totals exceeding several million between archdioceses and civic budgets.
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F&M Ready to Merge With Massanutten Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank and Massanutten Bank and Trust discuss a merger as required by law, with F&M waiting for Harrisonburg bank’s fifth anniversary before affiliation. Massanutten operates one location and reported assets of about $12 million. F&M has total assets around $184 million.
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GM UAW Reach Tentative Pact Averts National Strike
GM and the UAW announced a tentative contract after a marathon bargaining session avoiding a national strike. The deal includes pension increases, paid time off, and potential automatic recognition in new plants, with ratification by locals and GM Council before year end.
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Tropical depression near Gulf could become Henri storm
A tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico may become a named tropical storm Henri if winds reach 39 mph. The low developed north of the Yucatan Peninsula and was moving north as forecasters warned boaters from the Yucatan coast to the Florida Keys to stay in port.
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Chrysler Seeks Government Aid Plan For Bankrupt Like Ties
Chrysler Corp executives led by Lee Iacocca and John Riccardo prepare a detailed plan for Treasury Secretary Miller outlining a blueprint for recovery and requests for government loan guarantees amid calls for tax credits. The White House and Congress weigh the potential impact on jobs and regional economies if Chrysler collapses.
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Watts Named Prosecutor in Harrisonburg Grand Larceny Case
Dabney Watts was appointed prosecutor for the grand larceny case against Harrisonburg lawyer Don E. Earman. Earman faced bank account theft charges and was suspended from practicing law by the Virginia State Bar. Harrisonburg Commonwealth's Attorney David Walsh disqualified himself to avoid potential conflicts. A preliminary hearing in Harrisonburg was postponed indefinitely.
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