21 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1977
Page
1
West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher plans a visit to China in October its second trip to Adam but first since Hui Kuo-feng took over the party se alership. No confirmation yet from officials.
AP reports Groucho Marx will be cremated with a private family gathering Sunday at Arthur Mann's house. Erin Fleming, George Burns and Nat Perrin offer tributes as Marx, 88, battled pneumonia at Cedars Sinai. The comedian's legacy spans You Bet Your Life reruns, Marx Brothers films, and a notorious wit shaping American humor.
Valdez Alaska saw tankers lined up as oil resumed through the trans Alaskan pipeline after a shutdown caused by a leak at Pump Station No 9. Human error blamed for the incident, with Pump Station 9 used early to replace Pump Station 8 which burned in July. Seven ships waited outside harbor until loading resumed amid management concerns raised by Interior official Martin. Alyeska chairman Patton said reforms at Pump Station 9 will reduce worker error.
The Virginia outlook shows partly sunny, pleasant Sunday with highs near 80, rising to near 80 again Monday with mid to upper 70s in the mountains. North Carolina sees partly cloudy conditions through Sunday and Monday with scattered showers possible mainly in the mountains and cool nights in the 60s.
A local Information Center offers pamphlets and reading lists on Social Security, old age and survivor benefits, VA claims, insurance, wills, and retirement planning. Staff provide free guidance, speak to adult and school groups on topics including funerals, and help locate additional materials.
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