Ex. 9.1, 9.2

Exercise 9.1

Drinking Bill; Honor Society

After 30 straight hours in the House and Senate, the state legislature has finally finished the debate over the new bill. Passed 55-40 in the House, and 18-12 in the Senate earlier today, the bill would raise the in-state drinking age from 19 to 21. 

In other news, the Lynchburg College honor society, will be holding inductions soon. The ceremony for the Alpha Alpha society will take place at 10 a.m. next Friday. The names of the 5 sophomores, 20 juniors and 10 seniors will be kept secret until the ceremony.

Exercise 9.2

Theft Investigation; Industry Returning

At a press conference this morning, police chief Clayton Wheat talked about the department's continuing investigations.  The investigations are related to an auto theft ring, which is responsible for 200 to 300 auto thefts in the city during the last year. He says the investigation has been expanded to surrounding cities.

Also, an announcement was made this morning by a local group of investors poised to partner with Textron Corp. This local group of investors is led by First Trust Bank president Joe E. Jamison. The plan is to buy and refurbish the abandoned Lochs Papermill Plant. When finished it will employ about 200 people.