Power outages hit Virginia as Vepco cuts service
Record low temperatures strained Virginia Electric & Power Co. and forced widespread outages across much of Virginia. Vepco officials limited figures on affected homes while ordering immediate conservation and rotating interruptions to minimize total customers without power. Emergency services, hospitals, and police remained supplied as eight generating stations were down and crews labored around the clock to restore service amid ongoing frigid conditions.
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First in Nearly 10 Years Gilmore Executed By Firing Squad
Gary Mark Gilmore, 36, the killer who sought death, was executed by firing squad at Utah State Prison after a federal stay was lifted. He had pleaded for death and was the first U.S. inmate executed in almost a decade. Witnesses described the procedure and his final moments as officials read the order and the hood procedure began.
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Weather Bites Schools Bus Fleet Delays Hit Several Counties
Frigid four below zero temperatures shut Frederick County schools as more than a dozen buses failed to start. Winchester and Clarke County reported variable service with delays and jumper cables in use while Warren and Mountain Falls faced power outages. The NWS warned of continuing cold with possible snow and subzero wind chills. Theodore C. Sorensen revealed he asked Carter to withdraw his CIA nomination, prompting Senate discussion.
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Bitter cold drives power cuts and travel advisories across region
Bitter cold snapped temperature records from the Midwest to the Northeast as utilities urged plant closures and reduced gas supply to conserve fuel. Officials warned of more record lows and a hard freeze, with snow expected in Maine and New England and widespread travel advisories in several states.
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Final Budget Tax Cuts Proposed by Ford for 1978
President Ford sent Congress a $440 billion budget with annual tax cuts and spending restraints to curb growth in government. He projects a $47 billion deficit next year, raising this year’s to $57.2 billion, and dampens hopes of a balanced budget while seeking defense and energy boosts. Carter will propose amendments February to March to alter budget trends, but major shifts await later terms.
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Berryville Safeway becomes Adams Supermarket
James Wood High School completed its sweep over Handley at Saturday night’s basketball game. Details are on today’s Sports Page.
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