Planes widen hunt for Grand Zenith tanker in Atlantic
Coast Guard says search planes from U S and Canada plus U S Navy and Air Force will cover about 100 000 square miles off southeastern Canada and the US Northeast in a widening effort for the missing tanker Grand Zenith with 38 aboard. The Panamanian registered ship was due in Somerset Massachusetts with 8 million gallons of oil and has not been heard since Friday.
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Winter Storm Buries Virginia With Snowfall Varies Across State
Virginia faced its first major winter storm of the year as snow blankets spread from Covington and Alleghany County to the coast. Heaviest falls reached about 4 inches in western mountains. Harrisonburg and Roanoke logged around 3 inches, with lighter amounts in Staunton Charlottesville and other towns. Roads opened but snow continued to fall. schools closed or sent students home early. Weather officials warned of possible freezing rain later as temperatures rise.
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Sudden Winter Snow Disrupts City Roads and Schools
A quick snowstorm halted rush hour traffic with two accidents in Winchester and widespread school disruptions. City plans urged cautious driving and snow tire use while forecasts called for two to four inches total with continued flurries tonight.
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Congress begins Carter jobs push before inauguration
Democratic leaders move on a $4 billion public works expansion to create up to 600000 jobs while shelving Ford tax cuts. Speaker ONeill says the aim is to put Americans back to work as Carter outlines a broader $15 billion stimulus package.
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Shenandoah College Offers to Renounce Millwood Land Use
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music proposes to renounce any future interest in the Millwood Pike land to block a lighted baseball diamond adjacent to campus. The college says it will sign documents to ensure it will not acquire city land now or later. City Council plans to revisit the site next week after planning commission backed Millwood site.
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Byrd Seat in Democratic Caucus Not Questioned
Virginia Democrats failed to persuade the Senate to remove independent Harry F. Byrd Jr from the Democratic caucus despite calls from state groups after Byrd won re election as an independent. Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd of West Virginia said no question had arisen about Byrd membership and expected it to stay that way.
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Winchester Citizens Assn Seeks State Government Reorganization
Our Town feature outlines the Winchester Citizens Association push for a reorganization of Virginia state government management plans. The piece notes regional context and the potential impact on local governance across the region.
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