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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1975
Page
16
Alaska endures record cold as Alaska towns report 20 below and Prudhoe Bay 44 below, with Cook Inlet ice two feet thick. Schools closed briefly, planes disrupted, and residents cope while waiting for relief and milder weather.
The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Loudoun County distributes 500 in gifts through Hugh S Lupton and Son to Frederick County eight volunteer fire companies. Checks reflect unit-based allocations totaling 10 000 in Virginia. Gainesboro Greenwood Middletown Gore Clearbrook Round Hill Stephens City North Mountain each receive 62 50.
The Department of Transportation urged a 10 percent cut in domestic airfares to curb inflation and boost efficiency amid high profits in 1974. The CAB, independent of DOT, should instruct airlines to justify or reject the cut while Trans World Airlines warned of disastrous effects. A separate fire at James Wood High School drew quick response from local volunteers and city fire crews.
The department urged the board to approve 20 to 25 percent discounts on certain American Airlines Trans World Airlines and United Airlines flights. These fares would apply to passengers who reserve and pay for tickets well before departure.
Alfred Gordon Thomason Jr., 25, of Annandale, faces six counts after police found $21,000 in cash in his car and tied to a check-kiting scheme. He admitted drawing funds from five resort area banks after opening accounts under false names with new licenses.
President Nguyen Van Thieu said he will order South Vietnam’s armed forces to recapture Phuoc Long province after its capture by North Vietnamese forces. The move could require 10 000 or more troops and would strain ammunitions as air attacks and ground fighting continue in Phuoc Long and the Mekong Delta. In Cambodia, Phnom Penh faced rocket strikes, a market attack, and civilian casualties as Khmer Rouge actions escalated.
The $756 million sale to Saudi Arabia raises U S weapons sales to oil nations in the Persian Gulf to over $8 billion since the momentum began three years ago. The deal triples Saudi jets to 93 aircraft, chiefly F5E and FSF fighters, likely aimed at Iraq rather than Israel.
The Distributive Education Service will offer a basic salesmanship course starting January 15 instructed by William Bryan. Classes meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9 30 p.m. at the Lee Jackson Restaurant Conference Room in Winchester with a $5 cost. Open to current sellers or those pursuing a sales career. contact Clarke County Handley or James Wood High Schools.
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