United States urges NATO unity before talks on Europe force reductions
The United States urges Atlantic allies to present a united front at the NATO ministerial meeting in Lisbon to discuss potential talks with the Soviets on mutual force reductions in Europe. Washington aims to prevent dissent over Greece and Portugal from weakening Western resolve amid MBFR discussions and domestic troop-pullback pressures.
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William P. Rogers
Lisbon
Paris
Brussels
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Kremlin
Moscow
Memorial Day weather wrap spans U S with scattered incidents
Pleasant conditions across most of the United States marked the Memorial Day weekend end. A Sunday snowstorm in the Sierra Nevadas triggered a 26 car pileup on Donner Summit, with 3 minor injuries and several other crashes on Interstate 80.
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Associated Press
Sierra Nevadas
Donner Summit
Sacramento
Reno
Highway Patrol
California
Rockies
Stamp Numbers Are Required For Virginia Grocers
The U S Department of Agriculture announces new authorization numbers for all Virginia grocers accepting food stamps. Wytheville official Joe Justice will lead reauthorization in Tazewell County to automate certificate processing. Wholesalers are excluded and stores must return forms promptly with last year sales figures kept confidential.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
Joe Justice
Wytheville
Tazewell County
Justice
FNS
Swan Song Phrase Emerges From Ancient Beliefs
A prehistoric belief held that a dying swan sings a final beautiful song. Today the term swan song describes an artist or musician’s final work or the end of a era.
Dozen West Virginia liquor clubs face suspensions
West Virginia acting Liquor Commissioner John Barber suspends licenses for 12 clubs effective June 9 with appeals allowed. Pug's Restaurant in Charleston receives 21 days for non member sales and off premise sale, Sam's Gaslight 15 days for illegal hours, others receive 7 to 10 day suspensions for violations including destroyed bottles, non legal hours, advertising, gambling, or blank memberships.
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Charleston
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John Barber
Pug’s Restaurant, Inc
Sam's Gaslight, Inc
Continental Club
Corner Lounge, Inc
Martinsburg Golf and Country Club
Martinsburg
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Weirton
Waterword Scene
Chester
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