New England Battered As Belle Weakened Storm Hits Region
The hurricane Belle weakened to a tropical storm but dumps heavy rain and winds across New England. Vermont Civil Defense reports flooded roads and washed out bridges as outages darken hundreds of thousands. forecasters warn continued flood risk with up to eight inches in some areas.
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Storm Belle Briefly Passes Virginia Coast With Light Damage
Virginia escaped serious harm as Hurricane Belle neared shore with winds up to 66 mph at Chincoteague and 63 mph at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. No injuries reported. boats swamped and some signs blown down. Evacuations occurred along the coast while inland areas faced heavy rain and flood watches.
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Fighting Rages as Lebanon Truce Fails in Beirut
In Beirut and surrounding areas fierce fighting resumes as a three day truce to repair the electric system is ignored. Death toll climbs with 90 killed overnight and overall war deaths surpassing 34 000.
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Kissinger voices objections to France Pakistan nuclear plant sale
Kissinger explained U S objections to the sale of a French nuclear reprocessing plant to Pakistan during a telephone talk with French Foreign Minister Sauvagnargues. He urged tighter plutonium safeguards amid fears of weapons diversion. France says IAEA oversight is in place and calls the threats political maneuvering for elections.
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Ford Men See Reagan as Possible VP Candidate
Ford campaign strategists explore a Reagan vice presidential bid as a hedge against a Sears rule requiring early VP naming. The discussion centers on convention floor votes, binding primary pressure, and potential shifts in delegate support amid ongoing rules battles and committee decisions.
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Massachusetts
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Shendow Seeks Tax Relief for Elderly Residents
City Councilman William Shendow proposes amending the city code to tie elderly real estate tax relief eligibility to the cost of living. He aims to restore relief levels and curb inflation driven reductions in eligible applicants, with the plan referred to committee for September study.
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Front Royal Rejects Potomac Edison Rate Increase
The Town Council last night voted down Potomac Edison's proposed electric rate increase. A Spectator feature highlights a local band on page 16.
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