Carter seeks public ideas to stay connected with citizens
President elect Carter asks Americans for written suggestions on avoiding presidential isolation. Jody Powell says mail can go to People Box 2600 Washington DC 20001. He meets with Kenneth Curtis who may lead the Democratic National Committee as Carter plans a nationwide swing after a few months in office.
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Washington, D.C
Maine
Kenneth Curtis
Carter
Democratic National Committee
Powell
Washington
Georgia
White House
New Year Celebrations Across America Highlight Bicentennial Year End
Americans planned diverse celebrations to close the Bicentennial year, from Times Square and Central Park events in New York to Miami shows with Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr. and a Concorde New Year trip. The White House and Carter outlined holiday plans as offices closed for New Year.
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Carol
Norman
Miami
Liza
Sammy
Carol Channing
Norman Mailer
Liza Minelli
Sammy Davis Jr
Sausalito
Calif
Atlantic
Paris
Washington
New York
Times Square
Central Park
Guy Lombardo
Waldorf- Astoria
Grand Ballroom
Omaha
Neb
Diplomat Hotel
Ken Gaston
Deauville Hotel
Virginia Energy Office probes home heating fuel availability
The Virginia Energy Office is evaluating fuel supplies for the next 30 days after dealers statewide report shortages of No 2 heating oil and kerosene. Energy director Louis Lawson Jr cites cold weather and shifted demand, noting pipelines carry most supply and kerosene remains scarce. If a problem is confirmed, aid to redirect supplies may follow.
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Richmond
Virginia Energy Office
Louis Lawson Jr
Virginia
Lawson
Energy Office
Winchester Native on Maryland Cotton Bowl Bid
Winchester native Chip Garber, a defensive end for the Maryland Terrapins, prepares for the Cotton Bowl against Houston. The Handley High School alumnus discusses the post season, Maryland’s bid to the national championship, and the tougher workload of his fourth season.
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College Park
University of Maryland
Houston
Texas
Winchester
CBS
Handley High School
Maryland
Chip Garber
Garber
Terrapins
Florida
Pittsburgh
Michigan
USC
Handley
Bicentennial year highlights shape local land laws and jail plan
The year 1976 brought Land Use Plans in Frederick County and a Front Royal annexation, plus a city zoning battle over a Hospital District and a historic district pinning Winchester heritage. A regional jail pilot, economic shifts, and ongoing disputes with Williamsburg Heights mark the year’s local governance and growth.
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Front Royal
Frederick County
Central Dispatch
Sarah Zane
Frederick County Grand Jury
Warren County
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Center City
Board of Architectural Review
Winchester
Bowerman Family Collects Trains Across Generations
Clarke County’s Bowerman family spans three generations in model train collecting and display. The feature on the Area News Page highlights their passion, history, and showpiece layouts across their collection.
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Bowerman
Clarke County
Area News
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Associated Press
Cherryville
N.C
Star
Ypsilanti
Mich
Anne Gold
Ascocigned Press
By Bill Armstrong
Star Sports Editor
Arkansas
Byrd Stadium
Diane Kimbel
H. Robert Edwards
C&s Bank
Williamsburg Heights
Southern Loop
Frederick County- Winchester
Clarke
State Department of Corrections
Living
Spectator
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