Virginia Water Board discusses Potomac riparian rights and shortages
State Water Control Board and Virginia Water Study Commission met at the Capitol to brief the General Assembly on solutions to Northern and Southeastern Virginia water shortages. Chair J. Lewis Rawls stressed riparian rights on the Potomac while Col. Leo Bourassa explained negotiations with Maryland and the Corps of Engineers for a Potomac withdrawal permit.
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Shenandoah pumpover still appears possible
Virginia officials endorsed a study commission plan after a two hour meeting, trimming five proposed routes for Northern Virginia water supply. The slate now favors Shenandoah and Potomac pumpovers with expanded Water Study Commission oversight, plus extended life and broader membership, while emphasizing riparian rights and potential Potomac input.
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Arab foes gather in Tripoli to reject Sadat peace move
In Tripoli Libya leaders Boumedienne Assad Khadafy and Arafat join Iraqs Taha Ramadan for a two day rejectionist summit to oppose Sadats visit to Israel. The event signals Libyas hard line stance with banners praising steadfastness and vows to counter reconciliation efforts.
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Palestinian Rejection Front Sees Liberation as Driving Force
Liberation of Palestine is a key motive for radical guerrilla groups splitting from the PLO. Habash denounces Sadat’s peace offer as a crime against Palestinian rights. Tripoli and Baghdad meetings are expected to spark anti Sadat and anti Israeli rhetoric with calls for Arab unity through battle. No concrete action outlined. Sadat aims to prep for a Geneva peace conference with Carter backing.
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Federal Pay On Hold Over Abortion Debate
About 240000 federal workers face one week’s pay instead of two in December as Congress haggles over abortion funding linked to HEW programs. A continuing resolution may be voted next week to bridge the gap, with talks between Senate and House leaders ongoing.
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Sevareid Signs Off From CBS After 39 Years
veteran CBS Evening News essayist Eric Sevareid ends a 39 year career with CBS retirement at 65. rival networks NBC and ABC aired segments of his final essay and paid tribute. He plans to pursue occasional documentaries and reflects on mentors and the duty of honesty in broadcasting.
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Clarke County considers 8000 acre lake proposal
Clarke County residents revisit the Shenandoah River era as details emerge about a proposed lake covering about 8 000 Clarke acres. The Clarke Compass highlights the ongoing discussions and impacts on the region with related context.
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