Tornado Toll Rises Across Dixie With 13 Dead
A series of deadly tornadoes across four states left at least 13 known dead and about 200 injured. McComb Mississippi suffered four dead and 115 injuries as 300 homes were ruined. Destinations include Ruth Alabama and Pell City Alabama with extensive structural damage and missing persons.
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Ford seeks fast action on about 15 billion dollar tax cut
President Ford wins pledge from incoming Ways and Means chair Al Ullman to act quickly on a recession easing tax cut around 15 billion dollars. Ullman says the plan has potential for rapid relief and outlines differences with Ford on implementation.
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Front Royal Council Considers 26 Agenda Items
Front Royal Town Council lists 26 items for Monday session including authorizing an electrical rate study amid a 35 to 40 percent rate hike by Potomac Edison effective Feb 1. Also on deck are booster pump costs, an air pollution board letter, recreation funds transfer, a firearm ban proposal, and state code consolidation bills filed with Del. Andy Guest and Sen. William Truban.
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Can't talk to anyone face to face Call Concern
A public service notice offers a helpline at 667-0145 for confidential support when in-person conversations are not possible. The message promotes reaching out to Concern for assistance.
Merger Planned Between Virginia and Washington-Lee Savings
Directors of Virginia Savings and Loan agree in principle to merge with Washington-Lee Savings creating a new $150 million institution. FSLIC officials support the merger to avoid receivership and protect deposits, with Washington-Lee to assume Virginia Savings operations and liabilities.
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Richmond 1975 Virginia General Assembly in session tangles
Richmond begins the 1975 session with unfinished business as leadership argues over a 30 day limit. House members see 1,100 new bill requests and a possible 45 day extension, while committees prune carryover bills from 1974. Budget remains central as Gov Godwin’s balanced revenue plan is praised but seen as fragile amid hopeful economic turnaround.
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Mountains May Get Snow Predicted Despite Cloudy Forecast
Star staff writer Jessica Sullivan notes forecast uncertainty as the region unexpectedly receives four to six inches of snow by late Monday. The Valley is expected to drop to the 20s with rain Sunday and highs in the 30s, while nearby West Virginia shows showers then colder conditions.
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The Instant It Happened Photo Series Debuts
The Star launches a year long weekly photo feature The Instant It Happened from The Associated Press files. Each Saturday the page presents a dramatic historic image with accompanying text, showcasing moments like the Wright brothers flight the San Francisco Earthquake and the Iwo Jima flag raising.
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