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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1978
Page
1
Labor Department data show finished goods prices up 0.6 percent in January with broader gains at earlier production stages. Crude goods jumped 2 percent while intermediate goods rose 0.9 percent, and consumer finished goods climbed 0.7 percent as prices for meats, fruits, and autos edged higher.
Del. Raymond R. Guest Jr. of Front Royal wins the first House test for his 1978 parimutuel betting bill as the General Laws Committee reports it with amendments. The panel adds track delay until Jan. 1, 1980 and requires statewide and local referendums, plus a complaints review process.
Medical experts confirm flu has reached epidemic proportions with over 3000 deaths in four weeks. Russian flu cases reported across multiple states and in U S military academies, Naval and Air Force bases, plus international spread noted.
Reports from Jerusalem and Yediot Aharonot say President Carter plans a spring Washington meeting with Prime Minister Begin and President Sadat to push for a peace accord. Dayan opposes a West Bank building cap. Begin tours the United States for Israel’s 30th anniversary.
Hundreds of miners demonstrated against a proposed contract as the United Mine Workers bargaining council prepared to decide if the accord goes to a rank and file vote. Protesters urged rejection and called for recalls of President Arnold Miller as the strike stretched to 67 days.
A crowded commuter bus struck a trolley at a junction south of downtown Pittsburgh during the morning rush hour. Two women were killed and at least 23 injured. passengers on the bus numbered well over 50, with only the trolley's driver aboard. Witnesses described the mangled bus and unclear speed.
The weekly Country Roads feature explores a snowbound Frederick County couple while a Warren County suit against authorities continues despite the statute of limitations. Area News Page outlines details and related items.
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