NATO and European stance on neutron weapons debate continues
The article describes NATO allies split over allowing U S neutron weapons deployment in Europe. West Germany privately agreed to accept if others joined, while the Netherlands rejected and Belgium faced pushback. Britain supported Carter, Luns warned of Soviet buildup, and lawmakers like Nunn and Conyers criticized the move as indecisive.
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New Moon First Quarter Phase Report
The report notes the Moon's phases from New to First Quarter, detailing early illumination and orbital position. It sketches expected visibility and gives a concise timeline for the lunar cycle progression and future quarters.
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Dalton Praised for Desegregation at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech marks Founders Day as Governor Dalton receives praise from Education Secretary Wade Gilley for his courageous stand on desegregation in higher education. Gilley lauded Dalton during the ceremony in Blacksburg.
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Wade Gilley
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Virginia Tech
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Post Office Building Eyes Public Auction Amid Parking Concerns
The city and county may allow the 67 year old post office building to go to public auction if no bidder steps forward by April 20. Bank of Virginia has shown interest through James B. Colbert III, citing downtown parking and space for a postal finance station as potential obstacles. Colbert notes the lease back of space to the Postal Service could limit other tenants.
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James B. Colbert III
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Postal Service
Romney man charged with grand larceny after car repairs
W V man Michael J Campbell was arrested in Romney and charged with grand larceny for repairs at Easy Auto Center and H and H Performance Parts totaling 596 dollars and for leaving Mount Vernon Inn without paying a 119 dollar bill. He was accused of defrauding the innkeeper after leaving yesterday morning. Campbell is said to have had four tires four shock absorbers and four chrome wheels installed before fleeing with the unpaid bills. The incidents were reported yesterday as police investigated the case.
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Romney
Winchester
Easy Auto Center
S. Loudoun St
Certification delays sour apple growers dispute with Jamaican workers
Johnston. labor department losses highlighted as key issue of 1977 prepayment of transportation costs. He notes education of judiciary and court risks ahead. Robert Solenberger elected association president with Ben Lacy and John Sleeter joining the board.
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Ben Lacy
John Sleeter
Clearbrook Fire Co. to Hold Annual Membership Meeting
The Clearbrook Fire Co. schedules its annual membership meeting for Monday at 8 p.m. Officers and the board of directors will be elected. All Clearbrook-area residents are invited, per a company spokesman.
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Clearbrook Fire Co
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Gypsy con artists target Winchester elder man
An elderly Winchester resident reported two women, described as 30 to 35 with black hair and a heavy foreign accent, entered his home and stole 150 from his wallet while he talked to one woman. Police were alerted after the incident.
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Raymond Goodwin
Goodwin
Mrs. Humphrey Expected to Announce Return Not Run
At a unity dinner in St Paul the 66 year old Sen Muriel Humphrey is expected to say she will not seek the remaining four years of her late husband Hubert Humphrey's Senate term. Rep Donald Fraser leads delegate support and could challenge her for the party endorsement.
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Senate
Minnesota
Rudy Perpich
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Shot Day centenarian in St Paul taps whiskey for breakfast
Jay Percy Zachary, 106, of St Paul favors a morning shot of whiskey with bacon and eggs. He began tasting liquor at nine but remains a moderate drinker, taking one shot daily at about 6 a.m. and calls whiskey medicine not for getting drunk.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Jay Percy
Zachary
Retirement Age Raised to 70 for Private Employees
Washington AP President Carter signed a law raising the mandatory retirement age for private sector workers to 70 by year end, while civilian government employees must retire at 70 starting Sept. 30. About 200000 private workers may work beyond 65, and 70 percent of civilians are covered. Exemptions include armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters, air traffic controllers, and foreign service officers.
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