Near Collapse of 15th Lebanon Cease Fire Sparks Clashes
In Lebanon the 15th cease fire in the civil war faced near collapse as Christians and Muslims fought in Beirut, Tripoli and five villages. Leftist Muslim gunmen seized a 600 ton fertilizer ship in Tripoli and accused its Lebanese owners of backing the right wing Phalange.
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Aley
Kahale
Zagharta
Hammer Ordered to Testify in SEC Probe
Armand Hammer, chairman of Occidental Petroleum, was ordered to testify in an SEC investigation into political contributions and payments to foreign officials. Judge Pratt said Hammer, a frail 77, must provide deposition and documents by December 31 despite his health concerns.
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Armand Hammer
Occidental Petroleum Corp
Securities and Exchange Commission
U.S
John H. Pratt
Hammer
Dr. Hammer
Occidental
SEC
Berryville Man Arrested on Marijuana Distribution Charge
Clarke County Sheriff said William P. Holmes of Berryville was arrested on a marijuana distribution indictment dated November 17. Holmes, 29, was taken into custody yesterday at 6 p.m. and held on a $1,000 bond, with a January 20 court appearance set before Judge Woltz.
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William P. Holmes
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Dale Gardner
Jeff Levi
Robert K. Woltz
Man scales White House fence to seek pardon for father
Gerald Bryan Gainous Jr. says he only wanted to talk with President Ford after twice scaling the White House fence. He seeks a presidential pardon for his father, a 21 year Air Force veteran in Leavenworth for heroin conspiracy.
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Washington Star
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Leavenworth
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Nixon
Susan Ford
Washington
U.N.C
Denver
Ernie Grove Wins Hampshire Piglet in Front Royal Show
Ernie Grove topped last week's Greased Pig Show and Sale with a 245 pound Hampshire piglet named best in show. Nine youths entered, with prizes donated by Floyd Loftin and judged by Bill Brown. Second prize in barrows went to Jean McClain and in gilt to Billy Royston. Most animals were sold at Front Royal Livestock Market raising proceeds for the owners. Sponsors were the Rotary Club and the Warren County Extension Office.
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Hampshire
Ernie
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Barrow
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Billy Royston
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Newmarket
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Winchester council to review management study and HUD Block Grant plan
City officials hear an update on the management study with Finance Chairman Jim Fleming detailing recommendations and the HUD Block Grant application status. Winchester seeks 373000 for projects from John Kerr School renovation to a library bookmobile while zoning ordinance talks focus on hospital district and map changes. Executive session to discuss Planning Commission appointees and a land matter follows the public meeting.
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Jim Fleming
Winchester
John Kerr
HUD
Richmond
Planning Commission
Board of Zoning Appeals
Car Flips on Rt 277 Bridge Forcing Road Washdown
Stephens City Volunteer Fire Department responded after a one car crash on the Rt 277 bridge over I 81 at midnight. The driver fled the scene and Middletown Rescue did not render aid. Units remained about one hour for vehicle removal and road washing.
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Stephens City
Dave Smith
Rt. 277
Middletown
Smith
Weather Outlook Northern Valley Cold and Windy
Turning much colder tonight with lows in the mid teens. Thursday will be cold and windy with sunny skies and highs in the 30s. Extended outlook favors fair conditions Friday and Saturday with possible snow on Sunday and rain in southeast Virginia.
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California Coast
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Central
Gulf
Carolinas
Great Lakes
Pennsylvania
Plains
Virginia
Dutch Moluccan leader warns against force at Amsterdam consulate
Johan Alvares Manusama urged the Dutch government to avoid violence as 25 hostages remain inside the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam for two weeks. He warned of consequences with Indonesia if harm comes to any hostages, following Justice Minister Van Agt's remarks on patience running out.
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Johan Alvares Manusama
Morrison PTA Meeting at E Wilson Morrison Elementary
A PTA meeting at E Wilson Morrison Elementary School is set for tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the school auditorium. Music teacher Elaine Aikens will direct the Fourth Grade Chorus in Christmas songs and nativity scenes by younger students. The class with the highest attendance wins a $10 prize.
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Front Royal
E. Wilson Morrison
PTA
Elaine Aikens
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