U S Aid Flows to Guatemala After Massive Quake
US disaster relief arrives as Guatemala encounters a 7.5 magnitude quake. About 500 dead and thousands injured or homeless. a Guatemala task force coordinates aid from Panama, Texas hospitals, and agencies including Catholic Relief Services. An airlift of mobile hospitals and shelter materials is under way.
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Closed Meeting On Hospital Zoning Draws City Officials
Mayor Stewart Bell said a closed 10 a m Saturday meeting in City Hall will discuss the hospital district zoning ordinance. Fourteen invited participants include City Council Planning Commission Parking Authority city administration Winchester Memorial Hospital medical staff and a citizens group. Attorney Joseph Massie named citizen reps likely Robert Mitchell and John Kater with Council member Charles Zuckerman attending as the sole council representative besides Bell. Hospital Administrator Carl Napps was out of town and unavailable for comment.
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Tanya Tucker named Firemen's Marshal for Shenandoah Apple Blossom
Country star Tanya Tucker aged 17 will serve as Firemen's Marshal for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester from April 30 to May 2. She is the youngest marshal yet, sister of last year's marshal LaCosta, with Delta Dawn and other hits boosting her rising career.
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IRS Officials to Testify Before Grand Jury Next Week
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon announced that IRS Commissioner Donald C. Alexander and other top IRS officials will appear before a federal grand jury in Washington next week. He gave no specifics on topics but said investigations are underway and results shared with congressional committees and the Justice Department.
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Truban Cast Deciding Vote In Killing ERA Resolution
In Richmond the only Republican on the 15 member committee, Sen. William A. Truban of Woodstock, cast the deciding vote to kill ERA resolutions. The panel then defeated the ERA on a six to seven vote with Truban’s no, citing concerns over federal enforcement powers. Supporters and opponents debated methods with testimony stressing states’ rights and equal rights within states. A Chesapeake farmer’s wife testified that she prefers not equal treatment but better treatment, amid broad opposition and the vivacious political pressure described by Truban.
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McLean
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Concorde flights to Washington cleared for 16 month test
The Coleman ruling allows limited Concorde service to Dulles and Kennedy for a 16 month test amid lawsuits and congressional opposition over noise and ozone fears. Air France and British Airways plan one daily flight to Washington and early summer service, while delays loom.
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Girl and officer hurt in separate accidents
A Winchester girl and a police officer were injured when struck by vehicles in separate crashes yesterday. The report notes telephone updates and no further details available at press time.
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