Carter Criticizes Cuba Role in Africa during Nigeria Visit
President Carter denounces foreign military meddling in Africa, notably Cuba, and says Africans should seek peaceful solutions. He urges swift progress on Rhodesia and Namibia transitions, as he and Mrs. Carter visit Nigeria for talks with Olusegun Obasanjo and attending ceremonies at the National Theater.
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Rights clash as Dems spar over Voting Act scope
In Richmond two Democratic Senate hopefuls clash on extending the Voting Rights Act with Miller advocating nationwide reach and Andrews arguing expansion is unlikely beyond the South. Miller says extension is possible to all states, while local black leaders express mixed understanding of his stance.
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April Fool's Day Tales and Tricks Through Time
Early today a reader swore off jokes but tasted salt in coffee from a prank. The piece traces April Fool's origins in France and England, noting shifts in calendars, funny nicknames, and classic tricks.
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Passman Indicted in Koreagate Bribery Case
The Justice Department plans indictments of at least two more former congressmen in the Koreagate payoffs. Otto Passman, a Louisiana Democrat, was charged with taking 213000 in bribes from rice dealer Tongsun Park to influence Food for Peace loans to Korea. Park testified after immunity. Other targeted ex-reps include William Minshall, Cornelius Gallagher, and Edwin Edwards.
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Migrating gypsies warned as area combats itinerant workers
Frederick County and Winchester police warn residents about traveling home repair crews moving north from the south. The article describes suspicious methods, common targets, and safety steps including checking licenses, collecting information, and reporting to authorities. It notes past incidents and a plan formed in 1976 to share information across jurisdictions.
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John Wayne Surgery Report Denied and In Hospital
Boston AP reports hospital officials kept quiet as John Wayne spends a fourth day in a 230 per day room. Doctors conduct tests to decide if any heart treatment is needed while family members dispute an on air report of valve surgery.
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NYC Transit Workers Reach Tentative Settlement Overnight
Negotiators for the Transport Workers Union and MTA announced a tentative contract after a midnight deadline, averting a transit workers strike in New York City. The pact, details kept secret, faces rank and file approval and state oversight scrutiny. The agreement could influence 225,000 other municipal contracts and impact fare costs and regional commerce.
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Area Churches Plan Events and Speakers This Week
Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren churches announce upcoming events and guest speakers on the Religion Page. A feature covers a revered 11 year old "goddess lady" and notes a film review in the Spectator Page. A brass and woodwind concert at Shenandoah College is profiled with a photo.
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