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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1966
Page
3
Washington reports a rules overhaul in the House Education and Labor Committee with a 27 1 vote as Powell supporters claim progress while opponents doubt real power shifts. A rival subcommittee investigation into Powell's finances looms as the fight continues.
Fairfax fabric merchant John Livesay was found guilty on three counts of violating the new state sales tax law. He was convicted by Municipal Judge Joby C. Testerman for failing to collect the tax and for selling without a registration certificate and telling customers they did not have to pay. Livesay posted a notice of appeal and plans to take the case to the Virginia Supreme Court if needed. He was fined 250 dollars for lacking the tax certificate, with 200 dollars suspended after he obtained the document. Additional fines totaling 500 dollars and concurrent 30 day jail terms were imposed for the other counts, but the jail sentences were suspended as he remains in compliance with the law. Warrants had charged the violations on Sept 9.
Senator A Willis Robertson says he will seek about 50000 dollars to reopen the Hampton Virginia employment office nine years after its closure The move follows population growth in Hampton and the belief that a Newport News office could no longer serve both cities
Virginia imposes stricter controls on LSD amphetamines and barbiturates with a 1966 act. The law shifts the burden of proof on repeat offenders and makes a second conviction a felony with penalties up to three years in prison or a $10 000 fine.
The International Union of Electrical Workers rejected a GE contract proposal calling it worse than the first. The AFL-CIO affiliate warned of an impasse as wage and benefit changes fear 15 percent loss if accepted while only two of eight priority areas improved. GE offered a 38 month deal with a two month wage and benefit freeze and earlier ninth paid holiday plus adjustments to skilled trades pay.
Del. James W. Roberts of Norfolk named to the Virginia Commission on Economy in Governmental Expenditures succeeding Del. R O Reynolds of Chatham. Gov. Godwin's office also announced appointments to the commission. Sen. Lloyd C Bird and other state lawmakers named to the Virginia Public Buildings Commission succeeding the late Sen. Charles T Moses.
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