Carter Meets Trudeau in Washington with Policy Talks
President Carter hosts Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau for two days of discussions on nuclear controls arms sales and sea laws. A White House state dinner follows and budget moves include cutting several water projects and trimming defense spending to shift fiscal 1978 priorities.
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Markets Closed For Washington Birthday Observance
The stock markets are closed today in observance of George Washington's birthday. Trading resumes on Tuesday on this page with stock tables returning.
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Mountains Receive fresh snowfall in North Carolina mountains
A cold front last Sunday dropped new snow in the northwest North Carolina mountains with Avery County reporting nearly five inches near the Tennessee line. Other central and southwest mountains saw about an inch, while a few flurries touched the Piedmont Sunday afternoon.
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Philip Morris Plant Hit By Walkout In Richmond Strike Sets Early Contract Fallout
Philip Morris Inc. faces a walkout by Local 10 machinists in Richmond amid a failed three year contract offer. About 8 000 workers are employed at the plant with 5 800 Tobacco Workers International Union members in the area. The Sunday walkout followed late negotiations and the union says many TWU locals may honor the picket lines.
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Mrs Morrow outlines Yelton’s elder care goals
Mrs Morrow states three focus areas for Yelton: inform older citizens about local resources, boost citizen involvement in elderly programs, and create at home care options to delay nursing home placement.
Nuclear breeder reactors eyed as key to 2025 energy abundance
Partridge argues light water reactors cannot sustain the United States energy needs beyond 25 years due to poor fuel efficiency. He urges rapid development of breeder reactors and the construction of a nationwide high voltage grid to move power across regions.
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Calendar reform and Washington's birthday in 18th century history
The text recalls the Gregorian calendar reform of 1582 and its staggered adoption by nations, noting England's 1752 shift and Russia's 1918 change. It highlights how Washington marked February 11 and February 22, and discusses festive birthday practices in the 18th century.
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Stevie Wonder Dominates Grammy Awards With Four Wins
Stevie Wonder led the 19th Grammy Awards with four wins including album of the year for Songs in the Key of Life and best producer honors. George Benson topped with three Grammys for This Masquerade Breezin and Best R&B performance. Linda Ronstadt Emmylou Harris Natalie Cole and Boz Scaggs also earned trophies as the telecast aired from Lagos with reception issues.
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Top Winners of the Nineteenth Grammy Awards
The 19th annual Grammy Awards announce winners across categories including Record of the Year This Masquerade by George Benson Album of the Year Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder Song of the Year The Songs by Bruce Johnston Best Pop Performance Male Stevie Wonder for Songs in the Key of Life Best Pop Performance Female Linda Ronstadt Hasten Down the Wind Best New Pop Artist Starland Vocal Band Best Pop Performance by a Group Chicago If You Leave Me Now Best Country Song Broken Lady by Larry Gatlin Best Country Performance Female Emmylou Harris Elite Hotel Best Country Performance Male Ronnie Milsap Stand By Me Woman Man Amazing Rhythm The End is Not in Best Rhythm and Blues Performance Female Natalie Cole Sophisticated Lady Best R&B Performance Male Stevie Wonder Wish Group Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr You Don’t Have to Be a Star Best Jazz Vocal Performance Ella Fitzgerald Fitzgerald and Pass
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Thousands Of FBI Pages Shown In Madison Screening
Activist Michael Fellner received 7 000 pages under FOIA while the FBI processed 28 000 more and withheld parts citing security. The files detail meetings, marches, articles, an assault arrest, and a noncriminal fine, with blacked out marital status. Fellner, a UW radical politics figure, calls the data massive surveillance, noting copies for others include Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Rep. Robert Kastenmeier.
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Vance cites sharp Arab Israeli gaps on Palestinian talks
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance reported in Damascus that Israelis and Arabs harbor very sharp differences on how to handle the Palestinians and other obstacles to resuming Geneva talks. He noted broad agreement on peace in principle but cautioned against overly optimistic expectations as Arab divisions over representation persist.
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State May Keep Four Day Week
Gov. Hunt’s spokesman says a permanent four day work week for state employees is possible if demand remains. The schedule, begun Feb. 7 to reduce fuel use, has caused no major problems and may continue through February end.
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