Drought aid extended through Dec. 1 for 38 Virginia counties
The federal drought emergency plan in Virginia extends to December 1. The FDAA administrator Thomas P. Dunne signed the order covering 38 drought areas including Frederick Warren Shenandoah and Clarke counties. The program aids farmers with feed purchases and shipping costs to prevent cattle forced sell offs.
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Carter’s Water Projects Fight Sparks Fresh Push
President Carter faces possible recision and deferral moves to curb 10 water projects after Congress opposed funding. The White House hints further action may follow as Carter travels Georgia, meets family, and discusses Palestinians and UN 242. Newport News police probe a jar heart discovery and a baby drowning. GE workers return after protest.
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Vance Aims for Palestinian Concessions in Israeli Talks
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance arrived in Jerusalem for high level discussions amid questions about U S willingness to negotiate with the PLO He indicated indirect contacts with Arab intermediaries while stressing that direct talks with the PLO have not occurred If the PLO accepts UN 242 Washington could drop insistence on PLO charter revision but Israeli officials warn recognition alone may not open talks with the PLO
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Bomb tied to terrorists found in midtown New York building
Police say a dynamite bomb found in the AMAX Building near Rockefeller Center was connected to a small Puerto Rico separatist group. The device, two sticks of dynamite wired to a wristwatch in a cardboard envelope, was defused after a partial evacuation.
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Final Arguments In Mandel Trial
In Baltimore AP report, Gov. Marvin Mandel’s defense argues the corruption case rests on circumstantial evidence and breaches of privacy. Attorney Arnold Weiner says Mandel’s acts served the public, denies selling official acts, and urges the jury to presume innocence as deliberations approach.
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Democrats endorse state tickets for fall election
The local Democratic Party has endorsed the state tickets for this fall's election. Details are on the Area News Page. The Washington Redskins started their preseason schedule off on the right foot last night, beating the
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