09 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1975
Page
1
Be irut clashes intensify as Christian defenders in hotels like Phoenicia and Holiday Inn resist a Moslem surround. Police report over 50 killed and hundreds wounded, with at least 125 dead in latest fighting and a 700 strong Moslem push toward the sea.
Reliable sources say a Frederick County special grand jury may near the end of its probe into the county board of supervisors. Witness Connie Woodward testified, with state police investigators Ellwood and Ivy signaling a report for the jury. The panel booked council chambers for tomorrow and Thursday, with uncertain plans for Wednesday.
Train sets and Erector sets attract hobby shop shoppers as handbags go on 25 percent off. Modernage Shoppe and Santa's Little Helper appear in the guide with a wide range of Christmas gift ideas.
Winchester educator Effie Davis, a former Handley High School guidance counselor, is anticipated as the unanimous choice of the majority Democrats to fill the South Ward council vacancy after Michael Foreman resignation. The appointee serves until next spring’s municipal elections.
Rep. Otis G. Pike says he will seek a full House contempt citation against Secretary of State Kissinger within days unless panel members object. A dispute with Secretary Morton over subpoenaed names of firms cited by Arab states to pressure Israel was resolved by a compromise. Morton will provide the list to the subcommittee with a confidentiality-backed vote on public disclosure.
The United States vetoed a Security Council resolution condemning Israeli air attacks on Palestinian camps in Lebanon. The vote was 13 for, with Costa Rica abstaining. The U.S. amendments to condemn all violence failed, and Israel boycotted the debate over PLO participation.
President Ford will tell Congress he will veto any extension or new tax cuts unless paired with spending reductions. Treasury Secretary Simon conveys the stance to the Senate Finance Committee as a House bill seeks about 13 billion in 1976 cuts for individuals. Ford edges toward session calls to push the package and outlines a 28 billion tax cut with a 395 billion spending ceiling.
Spokesmen for Shenandoah National Park warn against peanut butter around bears. Page 11 notes this safety warning as part of the park's guidance. A separate item on Page 11 reports the State Crime Commission plans legislation to curb shoplifting.
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