Carter says U S will reassess arms limits if Soviet objections shift
President Carter in Calhoun Georgia on Easter cites plans to reevaluate U S nuclear arms limitation proposals after reviewing Soviet objections and future projections. He says the talks may adjust if inequities are found and notes ongoing Geneva negotiations with Vance and Gromyko.
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Calhoun
Carter
United States
Jack
North Georgia
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Lancelot
Bert Lance
White House
Moscow
New Pact Resolves Lifetime Job Issue
Washington AP reports a tentative three year contract between the United Steelworkers and major steel producers includes a breakthrough lifetime job guarantees for members. Union officials aim to present details to 600 local officers and ratify later this week. The pact ends marathon talks affecting about 340,000 workers and their job security.
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Washington
United Steelworkers
Basic Steel Industry Conference
Lloyd McBride
McBride
Easter Faith and Spring Renewal Across Traditions
The piece links Easter with spring’s renewal, noting rites in many cultures and the Christian belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection. It describes symbols like the Easter bunny eggs lilies and the idea of rebirth heralding the season and hope despite winter.
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Jesus Christ
Police Kill 15 as Protesters clash with Lahore Crowd
In Lahore police killed 15 people during protests over alleged election fraud. The crowd burned cars two buses and four buildings while 100 were injured. Demonstrators tried to disrupt an oath taking by Punjab assembly members as rocks bricks tear gas and baton charges escalated.
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Islamabad
Pakistan
Lahore
Punjab
Freh Low Temperatures Threaten Area Fruit Blossoms
Areas orchards faced sub freezing nights with 24 and 23 degree lows at Winchester station. Growers count damage to Red Delicious and peach trees with center-bud kill, noting delayed bloom but potential for warmer days to revive blooms and fruit set.
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Star
Winchester
J. Robert Russell
Apple Pie Ridge
Russell
Charles Boyles
Boyles
Open Disaster Centers Set Up in Southwest Virginia Flood Zone
Five disaster assistance centers opened in flood struck southwest Virginia to absorb claims from more than 5 000 families. Grants of 500 will aid losses with 50 50 financing by state and federal governments. Free food stamps were authorized for Norton residents and eight counties. Red Cross urged donations as shelters stay open and health officials avoid mass immunizations. Centers operate in Gate City Chilhowie Pennington Gap Wise and a Grundy motel with Clinchport access restricted.
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Virginia
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
State Welfare Department
Welfare Department
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Norton
Carter
Buchanan
Dickenson
Lee
Russell
Scott
Smyth
Tazewell
Wise
George M. Elsey
American Red Cross
Mills Godwin
Red Cross
Elsey
Godwin
State Health Department
Virginia National Guard
Health Department
Gate City
Chilhowie
Pennington Gap
Grundy
Busy Shenandoah Apple Blossom Office Faces Golden Anniversary Push
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival office at 19 S Cameron St is buzzing as volunteers and staff manage calls and tasks for the festival’s 50th anniversary. Executive director Mary Ann Clowser notes a heavy flow of phone lines and adjustments to relay calls while staff handle parade details, queen activities, baking contests, and press coordination ahead of the April 29 to May 1 event.
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Shenandoah
Mary Ann Clowser
Ms. Crowser
Irginia
Ginny) Trenary
Alina
Shenandoah Valley
Eloise Joppa
Fruit Growers Hearing Aide to Presidents Addresses Frederick County Meeting
John C. Marsh Jr., formerly of Strasburg, spoke at the Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn annual meeting. Marsh is noted as a former aide to Presidents Nixon and Ford. A separate report notes a prosecution surprise in a hearing for Randolph Killough. Churches feature Easter season observations.
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John C. Marsh Jr
Strasburg
Frederick County
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