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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1979
Page
1
United Methodist Bishop Kenneth Goodson attended ceremonies with the observatory of Music and the community. Wilkins was a non student candidate for the award and two other students also received it. A story on graduation ceremonies is on page 13 of today's Star.
The Senate Ethics Committee opens its first public ethics scrutiny in 12 years by calling former and current aides to testify against Senator Herman Talmadge. He denies the five misconduct allegations and the panel notes possible censure. The hearing coincides with other Capitol Hill actions including a draft vote and nuclear regulation hearing.
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index fell 0.5 percent in March marking the third straight monthly decline. The drop aligns with forecasts of a slower economy with 0.7 percent growth in Q1 and a potential recession if negative growth continues into two consecutive quarters.
Iran's National Iranian Oil Co. will average 3.5 to 4 million barrels daily for the year with 1.05 million barrels daily allocated to Exxon Texaco Gulf Caltex and Shell. Nine month contracts with 35 countries and firms, prices around 16 dollars per barrel, and a ban on sales to South Africa and Israel are announced. Before the revolution Iran produced about 6 million barrels daily, exporting 5.3 million.
U N Secretary General Kurt Waldheim said peace negotiations stalled by Cambodia and border issues. He reported Hanoi leaders rebuffed mediation efforts and warned the situation could deteriorate if talks do not progress. He offered to help governments seek peace and understanding.
President Carter pursues a strategic arms treaty easing tension with the Soviet Union as dissidents are released and a planned Olympiad computer sale to Moscow faces export clearances. Tehran cuts ties with Cairo while the United States weighs Most Favored Nation status for the Soviets and China amid emigration and trade debates.
Washington AP motorists can cut driving costs by using new black and yellow octane tags on pumps. The tags reveal octane so buyers avoid unnecessary high octane purchases. FTC officials say a 2 to 3 cent saving per gallon is possible though not offsetting all price rises.
Tim Battersby composes and performs the score for a movie produced by Friends of the Nation Zoo to promote wildlife preservation. Details appear in this week’s Wire from Warren. Graduation reports a record commemoration exercise with diplomas handed out yesterday.
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