Flood victims in Tug Valley discontent over relief efforts
In Vulcan West Virginia flood area residents protest federal aid response after April flood. Vocal critic John Robinette says HUD presence is insufficient while residents endure outages, destroyed homes, and displaced families including a 94 year old woman. Harris and Chip Carter toured the region but relief remains limited. School has halted, and families refuse temporary housing.
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Vance Says No Progress On New Arms Pact
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said no progress was made toward a new nuclear arms agreement with the Soviet Union and expressed little hope for a swift SALT breakthrough. He noted no new proposals from either side after talks with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin and anticipated Geneva meetings with Andrei Gromyko on May 14.
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Nixon warns on Middle East yet eyes China visit
In remarks from Page One, secretary Vance characterizes U.S. policy shifts as equitable and divergent from past tactics. He suggests difficulty normalizing ties with China in Peking while hoping to visit later this year to advance the process. He also notes Paris talks with Vietnam were useful but the U.S. will not pay reparations.
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Nixon Concedes He Let Down Nation and Friends
Former president Richard Nixon apologized for his role in Watergate during a Frost interview, admitting false statements under pressure and saying he bears responsibility for the crisis. He recalled urging resignations of Haldeman and Ehrlichman, reflected on impeachment, and described the period as botched with poor judgments and a wounded legacy.
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Texas Has Too Much Money In Surplus Debate
Texas lawmakers clash over a reported $1 billion surplus and potential $2 billion in revenue over two years. Conservatives push tax cuts to curb spending growth while liberals demand more social spending. Comptroller notes rising revenues from energy taxes and Sunbelt growth as the May 30 adjournment deadline nears. Rural groups seek school tax relief and teachers push for higher pay amid low child welfare and salary rankings.
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Virginia and North Carolina Weather Outlook Notes
Virginia expects warmer humid conditions with a chance of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms Thursday through Friday. Highs Friday near 80, lows Friday night in the 60s. North Carolina sees morning clouds then clearing, Fair Thursday and Friday with highs in the 70s to near 80, Outer Banks and mountains vary. JWNTOWN Weather Log notes a rain event of .07 inches and calm winds.
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West Germany's Erhard Dies
Ludwig Erhard, key architect of West Germany's postwar recovery, died at 80 in a Bonn hospital after heart ailment and months of ill health. He had survived a March car collision in Duesseldorf and earlier served as economics minister under Konrad Adenauer and as chancellor from 1963 to 1966 before resigning amid a recession and coalition changes.
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Tonry resigns amid vote fraud doubts vows comeback
Rep Richard Tonry resigns from Congress amid possible removal over voting irregularities but pledges to win back his seat in a new election. House accepted the resignation as a panel weighed vacating the seat over fraud allegations affecting both Tonry and opponent James Moreau.
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