22 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1977
Page
1
Rhodesian security forces hunted a 26 guard band after attackers stormed the eastern Rhodesia farm compound killing 16 men women and children. The raid followed an earlier rocket attack on Kariba with no casualties. Local farmer Marius Sleigh described the terror as militants fired from two directions.
The Coast Guard started a large cleanup of about 10 000 gallons of heavy oil washing ashore at Ocean City Maryland. Oil slicks stretched along 30 miles. beaches were disrupted as crews with shovels bulldozers and tractors worked to skim and remove the pollution. Some areas remained clear while officials warned of a week to 10 day effort and beachgoers voiced frustration at disrupted seaside plans.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance met Chinese leaders in Peking to discuss establishing full diplomatic relations. The talks center on mutual interests, including Africa, amid ongoing Taiwan policy conditions set by Hua Kuo-feng after the 11th Communist party congress.
Billy Carter says he and brother Jimmy do not dictate each other’s actions as he projects about 200000 dollars in personal appearances this year, with total 1977 earnings under 300000 dollars from various ventures. The interview touched on U S Taiwan policy amid evolving Beijing forces and Vance’s pending talks with China.
Yale University faces a class action suit filed by four women students alleging sexually offensive conduct by faculty. The case, aimed at ending harassment, seeks a grievance panel and will be heard in U.S. District Court in New Haven in mid September.
President Carter returns from Camp David after a private Maryland retreat trip. The article notes the rustic setting in Catoctin mountains, the restricted access, Marine guards, and the President’s casual routine away from the White House schedule.
The Lord Fairfax Planning District saw per capita incomes jump 58 percent from 1969 to 1974. Details appear on today's Area News page, with a Welcome noting Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce reception for new county and city teachers in the Winchester area.
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