Blizzard Strikes Northeast Paralyzing Mass Transit and Power
The Northeast from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts faced a blizzard dumping over a foot of snow. Boston suffered outages while storm disruption touched Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Montana North Dakota and Northern California. More than 24 weather related deaths were reported nationwide.
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Winter Storm Paralyzes Northeast With Heavy Snow and Blackouts
A fierce winter storm snarled travel from Virginia to the Northeast. High winds and deep drifts shuttered roads, closed schools, and disrupted utilities with tens of thousands left without power as Boston and neighboring cities faced widespread outages and transport paralysis.
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Miller Asks Council to Approve Coal Contract
United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller pursues union support for a tentative three year contract raising wages and fringe benefits about 37 percent. The 39 member bargaining council will vet terms including discipline for wildcat strikes before rank and file approval, with skepticism noted over concessions and a return to work timelines amid a 64 day strike and halved coal output.
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Snowy Senseny Road Pond Skating Weather Forecast
Yesterday's light snowfall allowed some skating at Senseny Road pond as wind cleared much of the ice. The weatherman expects cold temperatures to continue with a chance of more snow around Thursday.
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Frederick County
Senseny Road Pond
Power Crisis Persists Amid Coal Shortfall at Potomac Edison
Potomac Edison warns coal supplies may run dangerously low before mine output resumes. Officials say a settlement with United Mine Workers could still take days to ratify and distribution may face further delays from potential winter storms. The company urges customers to conserve electricity as it relies on purchased power from oil plants to bridge the gap.
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Sadat seeks U S support for Egypt arms sale
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat argues before House and Senate committees that U S weapons to Egypt are needed for peace and warns Israel must concede. He calls for a Palestinian state and urges Israel to revert to old borders. Carter weighs F 5E jet sale with Javits urging delay.
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Whiteside Is Sentenced for Watermelon Park Triple Shooting
Clarke County Circuit Court sentenced Philip Lawson Whiteside of Boyce to a total of 14 years in prison for the Watermelon Park triple shooting last July 2. He pleaded guilty under a plea bargain on three counts of attempted murder and three counts of shooting a firearm in a felony, with six years on two counts and five years on the third, plus one year on each of the three firearm indictments. Injured were Philip Pinto and Lee Dimmick of New York and James Hobson of Roanoke, concessionaires at the festival. Prosecutor Jeffrey Cole headed the case for Clarke County. Whiteside was represented by Brook Howard and Donald Bowman.
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Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival impact on area business
Our Town feature examines how the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival supports local businesses and economy. The piece highlights community involvement and potential benefits for merchants during festival periods.
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