Train Crash in Chicago Kills 11 Injures 200
A Chicago elevated train collision in a snowstorm caused 11 deaths and more than 200 injuries. Investigators consider overriding automatic braking or a possible electronic signal malfunction as the cause. Rescue teams worked in 20 degree weather to extract victims amid mangled cars and debris.
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Chicago
Erica Williams
Marie Anselmo
River Forest
National Transportation Safety Board
Lake and Wabash
James McDonough
Chicago Transit Authority
James Kilroy
Senate Overhauls Committee Structure Reduces to 25 Panels
The Senate approves a sweeping reorganization reducing committees from 31 to 25 and subcommittees from 174 to about 125. It limits how many panels each senator may serve on, ending bipartisan study groups while noting the House must adopt the changes.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
D-Ill
Virginia Extends Gas Curtailments Amid Crisis Relief Steps
The State Corporation Commission extended the Com monwealth Natural Gas curtailment to March 31, affecting most of central and eastern Virginia while exempting homes and essential needs. Gov. Godwin eased the 40 hour workweek order for certain heating fuels and granted truck stops an exemption, as unemployment and school reopening moves unfold amid tightening gas supplies and oil imports.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Commonwealth Natural Gas Corp
SCC
Fredericksburg
Norfolk
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp
Mills Godwin
Virginia General Assembly
Godwin
Virginia House of Delegates
Right on Red Works Smoothly Across Northern Virginia
Virginia drivers have embraced the right on red law from January 1 with few problems. Winchester officials report minimal issues at intersections, some signage needs, and 58 percent of signals unrestricted. Police say no accidents tied to the law and remind officers to enforce yielding to pedestrians. Local officials in Frederick County Clarke and Warren counties note general smooth operation, with occasional timing complaints and advisory cautions.
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Star
Virginia
Winchester-Frederick-Clarke- Warren
Winchester
L.L. Branner
Branner
Loudoun
Gerrard
Valley Ave
Charlottesville
Richmond
Northern Virginia
Warren Rudolph
R.C. King
Highway Department
Frederick County
King
Shawnee Drive
Kernstown
Clarke County
Berryville
Roy Breeden
Main St
Main
Church Streets
Breeden
Waterloo
Albert Nicodemus
Rutherford
Area Schedules Will Be Shuffled Again
Area schools and businesses plan to restore normal schedules as energy restrictions ease. Gov. Mills Godwin lifted a 40 hour work week limit for most retailers and allowed northern Virginia gas fueled schools to reopen. Shenandoah Gas Co. curtailment affects library hours and adult classes at Dowell J. Howard. Continuous coverage notes federal fuel relief discussions for low income families.
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Star
Mills Godwin
Godwin
Virginia
Shenandoah Gas Co
Winchester
Jacob Johnson
John
Handley Library
Too Much Power Rep Brooks Says
President Carter seeks four year authority to reorganize federal agencies with veto power by either chamber. Rep Jack Brooks argues plans must win approval from both houses, warning that letting the president enact law unless vetoed breaks the Constitution.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Senate
House
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
Brooks
House Government Operations Committee
Winchester Civitan to honor local clergy at dinner event
The Winchester Civitan Club will honor clergy from Winchester and Frederick County at a dinner this week as several area churches announce upcoming services and speakers. Also notes on area sports include Warren, Clarke County high schools losing games, Handley’s fourth straight win, and wrestling highlights. The Hollywood series continues with Freddie Prinze on the Spectator Page.
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Winchester Civitan Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Eeerence
SPOS
Warren
Clarke County
Handley
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Stephen A. Martin
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Oak Park
Agnes McCormick
Stevenson
Quentin Burdick
D-N.d
Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Burdick
Space and
District of Columbia
Joint Atomic
Joint Congressional Operations
Del
Archie Campbell
D-Wythe
Campbell
Virginia Employment Commission
Arlington
Fairfax
Prince William
Alexandria
Falls Church
Washington Gas Light Co
Maryland
Bill BY
U.S. 11
Stephens City
Front Royal Police
Charles Rutherford
Diane Kimbel
N.Y
Library of Congress
Rep. Brooks
Inside Today
Hollywood
Today
Spectator
Freddie Prinze
Abby
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