Bitter Taste of Winter Sharp U.S. cold boosts gas shortage toll
Winter storms blanketed the Midwest and Northeast forcing school closings and impassable roads. Utilities warn of a critical natural gas shortage as subzero temps claim lives in Kansas City and North Carolina, with blizzard conditions and record lows across multiple states.
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Snow and ice linger as area schools gain long weekend
Snow and freezing rain produce slick roads and icy sidewalks across Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren area and Lord Fairfax Community College. City and state crews work overnight with chemicals. drivers urged to use snow tires and chains. Weather calls for continued cold with chances of snow midweek.
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Early Warning System proposed to head off U S crises
A congressional advisory committee urged creating a National Growth and Development Commission as an early warning system to identify policy issues before crises emerge. The panel also backed subsidies for public interest groups and broader economic reporting. dissent cited potential bias from funded critics.
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Railroad Accidents May Be Up 25 Percent Nationwide
Washington Star reports a possible 25 percent rise in U S railroad accidents last year with preliminary FRA figures suggesting up to 10 500 incidents. Amtrak injuries surged while track faults rose and human error declined according to FRA and AAR officials.
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Robert H. Wright
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Third Major Winter Storm Hits State
The Associated Press reports Virginia faced its third major winter storm in five days with heavy snow and a freezing rain glaze. Roads turned treacherous, schools and plants closed, and forecasters warned more storms may follow as one fatality occurred when a man sledding was struck by a car.
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Ford Poises Policy Choices as Presidency Ends
Washington AP Ford weighs a Vietnam draft amnesty removal of gasoline price controls and pay hikes for Congress and top officials in final 10 days. He backs James Baker for RNC chair and will honor 22 Medal of Freedom recipients including Lady Bird Johnson DiMaggio and Nelson Rockefeller.
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Pappy Noel Starts New Life in Front Royal Your Father's Moustache
Inside Today's Star Wire Warren reports on Pappy Noel, once a Presidential Advance man, beginning a new chapter in Front Royal at Your Father's Moustache. Raiders Romp celebrates Oakland's first Super Bowl title after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in a decisive victory. Shenandoah Gas Co anticipates no further details.
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