1976 Federal consumer actions summarized in one year
Review outlines major 1976 consumer measures across energy housing taxes antitrust open government and credit laws. Key actions include Energy Policy and Conservation Act energy information office weatherization program Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust reforms redlining disclosure laws tax reform act and consumer product safety enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Congress
Office of Energy Information
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
New England
Equal Credit
Product Safety
Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvements Act
Frederick County Extension Homemakers Tour Details Homes and Gardens
A group of 110 Extension Homemakers toured several Frederick County sites including Long Hill the Kobetz North Mountain Pines Wind in the Willows and Belle Grove Plantation. They viewed historic restoration at St Thomas Chapel and Agnes Shirley’s garden as well as extensive plantings and nut trees planted under a soil conservation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
War Memorial
Lehman
Middletown
Belle Grove Plantation
Myrtle Rhodes
EH Club
Marjorie Hudgins
Belle Grove
Summit Ave
Agnes Shirley
Shirley
Extension Service
Catholic Charities Fund Drive Seeks Local Support in Winchester
Winchester Catholic Charities office appeals to the community for an $8,000 fundraising goal to bridge the shortfall for operating costs of the local branch. The office at 10 W. Boscawen St. staffs one social worker and a secretary, with support from Arlington Diocese and local fees. The agency provides counseling, family and child services, foster home campaigns, and coordination with CCAP for emergency aid, funded by United Way and the Diocese of Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Catholic Charities
W. Boscawen St
Arlington
Gerald J. Bechamps
Winchester- Frederick
National Capital Area
United Way
Diocese of
Alexandria
Fairfax
Catholic Charities of Northern Virginia, Inc
Wefare Departments
26Th District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Congregational Co-operative Action Project
CCAP
Frederick County
Leap Second Added to 1976 Calendar
Federal scientists will insert a leap second on December 31 1976 to compensate for the Earth slowing its rotation by about one second this year. The National Bureau of Standards in Boulder Colorado announced the adjustment to keep atomic clocks synchronized with Earth's rotation. The leap second ensures clocks stay within one second of real time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courts
Executive Branch
Boulder
Colo
National Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Ski Trips to Bryce Mountain From War Memorial Building
The Winchester Clarke and Frederick County recreation departments sponsor weekly Ski Trips to Bryce Mountain on Tuesdays starting Jan 4 1977. A charter bus leaves at 5 p.m. and returns by 11 30 p.m. Fees are 10 dollars with equipment and lift tickets and 7 dollars if ski gear is provided. 15 and under must be with an adult. Registration closes 4 30 p.m. Fridays. first trip deadline 4 30 p.m. Jan 3 1977. For info call 662 4946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clarke County
Frederick County
Bryce Mountain
War Memorial
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Platter
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Wellington
Long Hill
Joseph Maddox
Apple Pie Ridge
Maddox
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Richmond
Slanesville
W. Va
Brucetown
Rhoda Maddox
North Frederick
Eleanor Kobetz
Albin EH Club
Kobetz
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mt. Airy
Roberz
League of Nations
Jackie Coogan
the Kid
New Hampshire
United Nations
American Council of Life Insurance
Council
Winchester Evening Star
Dexter
Wilkins
Lac
Loudoun ST. Mall
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