Union Admits Ratification Battle Ahead for Coal Pact
United Mine Workers officials say a hard fight lies ahead to win ratification of a coal strike settlement. They plan about 40 thousand dollars in TV ads and enlist Johnny Paycheck for radio spots to persuade miners to accept the contract.
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Winchester council vacancy to be filled for full term
The resignation of Joseph Haines prompts a full term appointment rather than a short interim. The Democratic Committee nominated Ronald Gore, with Keller Nichols also seeking the seat. Republicans plan a convention to field a candidate.
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Traister fails to oust Front Royal town manager Duncan
A motion by Councilman Robert Traister to replace Town Manager Walter Duncan failed for lack of a second at a Front Royal Town Council meeting. Mayor Lillard did not receive a second after three calls, despite Duncan researching the police department and issuing memos directing charges on town warrants unless state warrants apply.
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Farming in Siberia Twenty Days to Bring in the Crops
A Siberian chapter from Chik State Farm shows 79 000 acres buried in snow with only 20 days to harvest before frost. Deputy director Aleksandr Kuznetsov calls the area marginal land with 12 to 14 inches of annual rainfall and unpredictable rains that can ruin crops. Last year drought cut spring wheat yield to 19 bushels per acre against a 27 bushel target in the five year plan.
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North Dakota
Carter Education Plan Aims for 24 Percent Rise in Aid
President Carter unveiled an education masterplan urging Congress to raise federal aid to education by 24 percent to 12.9 billion annually and to focus resources on helping children master basic skills. He backs renewing ESEA, creating a separate Department of Education, and expanding private school participation while opposing private school tuition tax credits. He plans 400 million more for districts with high poverty, aiding about 6.5 million poor children across 3,500 districts, with two thirds in urban areas. Virginia retail sales slip in January as cold weather keeps shoppers indoors. editor notes.
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Senate panel backs funding for abortions for poor women
The Virginia Senate Finance Committee, 8-5, overruled Chairman Willey to approve House-passed legislation by Delegate Stambaugh to reinstate state funds for abortions for poor women. The bill advances to the full Senate after a public hearing in which supporters cite poverty discrimination and opponents call it wrong to use tax money for abortion.
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Civic League Fashion Show Preview and Local News Highlights
Inside Today's Star Fashion Show features early 50s to present styles and previews for tomorrow night’s Civic League Fashion Show. Winchester Democrats nominate all six City Council candidates. Exchange Club names Law Enforcement Officer of the Year with photos. Area News covers the events and calendar notes.
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