Doria Loses Strength as It Moves Through Northeast
Tropical storm Doria weakens while crossing New York New Jersey and Connecticut after bring heavy rains and flooding from Maryland to Maine. The system spun off tornado like winds in Onslow County and Chesapeake causing property damage and power loss.
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Ferryfire in Adriatic claims at least 30 lives
A ferry carrying over 1 000 passengers caught fire in the Adriatic Sea en route from Greece to Italy. Italian officials say 850 to 870 survivors were rescued, with ongoing efforts to recover bodies as rough seas hinder operations. Col Vincenzo Gasperini from Taranto air station reports no further survivors expected.
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Top Brass Club features Teddy Whipp and the Dewdroppers
Notice for Bunker Hill West Virginia event tonight at the Top Brass Club. Teddy Whipp and the Dewdroppers perform for one evening only. venue details not specified.
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Doria Tamps Virginia Damage With Scattered Showers Reported
Tropical storm Doria brought winds up to 65 mph but caused slight damage overall in the state. Tornado-like winds damaged roofs and trees in Chesapeake while Portsmouth and Chesapeake reported a touchdown. no injuries were reported. Flooding affected Norfolk and Virginia Beach. the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel was briefly closed and I-95 faced minor flooding in Arlington.
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School Bells to Ring on Monday for Three Counties
Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties begin the 1971 72 session on Monday as Dowell J Howard Vocational School opens to serve all three systems. Classes start despite unfinished construction with potential double periods in completed areas. The director James L Givens and counselor William L Boyce note enrollment open for unfilled classes and bus service between high schools and the vocational campus.
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Bennett Cerf Dies at 73 Publisher and TV Panelist
Bennett Cerf, publisher of Random House and a famed television panelist on What’s My Line, died at his Mount Kisco home at 73 from natural causes. He chaired Random House since 1927 and hosted jokes in his Try and Stop Me column and Cerfboard features.
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Yen Jumps 5% In Relation To the Dollar
In Tokyo the yen rose sharply by about five percent after Japan allowed the currency to float. It closed at 341.30 per dollar, up 5.19 percent from the wartime rate, though half day trading limited the test of the move. Dealers noted initial offering at 333.50 with little takers and total turnover around $160 million.
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Britain restricts investors as yen floats
London faces new exchange controls as Britain bars interest on new foreign deposits and blocks nonresident sterling funding to deter speculative flows after Japan floats the yen. Banks may still buy pounds, but no interest paid on new nonresident deposits.
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Frozen Pay Hikes Possible After Yen Float
The Nixon administration hints workers may collect frozen wage increases tied to legal contracts as unions press for relief. Labor officials cite about 500 million dollars frozen under wage price sanctions while government studies note improved July indicators and renewed stimulus.
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Clarke County Fair extended through Sunday in Berryville
The Clarke County Fair, rained out yesterday, is extended to Sunday with midway rides, tractor pulling contest, horse show, quarter horse races, chicken barbecue, 4-H and FFA events, and fireworks. Tractor pull moves to tomorrow. grandstand shows at 8 30 and 10 30 a.m. and 11 p.m. fireworks.
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Virginia Clears After Storm With Sunny Mild Forecast
Weather update from Richmond notes Doria driven dry air and warm, sunny conditions in Virginia. Local ads list produce prices including yellow corn 65¢ a dozen, watermelons, cantaloupes, and tomatoes amid a Valley Avenue market sale and Plaza Real Estate listing for 7 500 dollars.
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