Britain and Europe Rocked by 100 mph Gales
Winds over 100 mph lashed Britain and Europe causing at least 34 deaths in Britain and widespread damage. Evacuations in Denmark occurred as the North Sea overflowed dikes, while Germany France and the Netherlands reported fatalities and extensive disruption. Thousands fled homes as power, transport, and communications collapsed across the region.
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Europe
British Isles
Denmark
Netherlands
Elbe
West Germany
France
Lille
Switzerland
Austria
England
Farmers Union
Britain
Macclearfield
Cheshire
Weston Estate
Community Fights Fugitives Extradition Petition
In Monroe Oregon residents sign a petition to block Ronald Dale Adams extradition to California for probation violation. Adams, 27, previously left California in 1972 after a drug arrest, started anew in Oregon where he marries, has a family, and works for Larry Stephens Roofing Co. He seeks rehabilitation in the eyes of locals and governors. Continued on Page 2.
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Monroe
Ore
Ronald Dale Adams
Larry Stephens Roofing Co
Bob Straub
California
Dozen-Two Vehicle Pileup on Icy I 81 Leaves 65 Hurt
A Friday night chain reaction on Interstate 81 in Syracuse involved 52 vehicles and 65 injuries. Police said a tractor trailer swerved to avoid two disabled cars, blocking northbound lanes and an exit. The most serious injury was Carl Smith whose leg was amputated.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Thomas J. Sardino
New York
Liverpool
Sardino
Carl Smith
Parish
Upstate Medical Center
Elizabeth
Soviet Denies Angolan Gain in Policy Defense
Pravda and Tass publish a strong USSR statement denying seeking economic or military gain in Angola. Moscow calls for end to foreign armed intervention and reiterates support for MPLA while framing aid as backing Angola’s sovereignty. The piece notes no covert military backing had been disclosed until recently.
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Moscow
Angola
Soviet Union
Pravda
Communist Party
Tass
Africa
Popular Movement For the Liberation of
MPLA
South Africa
Burglar Strikes Stephens City Service Station Early
Stephens City resident Earl Parker was attacked by a white male intruder at his Exxon station around 3 a.m. He suffered a forehead cut and abrasions but was released from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Frederick County Sheriff Carroll Mauck notes entry came via broken bay door glass. Deputies Brill and Wheeler investigate. Winchester police also probe a break in at 126 N Kent St Knitting Mill, with three rugs worth 150 dollars reported missing from the Union Rescue Mission.
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Stephens City
Earl Parker
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Frederick County
Carroll Mauck
Parker
Exxon
Bay Area
Mauck
Charles Brill, Jr
Steve Wheeler
Winchester
Winchester Knitting Mill
N. Kent St
Union Rescue Mission
Override of Picketing Bill Seen Unlikely
President Ford vetoed a bill expanding picketing rights for construction unions. Congress failed to gather a two thirds majority to override. Labor leader support existed but the veto remains upheld as Ford warned of greater industry conflict and job losses. Secretary Dunlop weighs resignation after the veto.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
House
Senate
John T. Dunlop
Dunlop
Republican Party
Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church Construction Photo
The church page features a photo of construction on the Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church. The Winchester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosts a Kick-Off party on Monday ahead of Follies events.
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Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church
Winchester Memorial Hospital
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Associated Press
London Weather Center
Royal Auto Club
New England
Appalachians
Ohio Valley
Gulf Coast
National Safety Council
Sec
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Adams
San Francisco Bay Area
Russia
Gene Rhodes
Green Springs
White House
Church News
Abby
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