Dow Firms On Mixed Earnings As Volume Slips In NYSE
Stocks rallied on better earnings while profit taking cooled the market. The Dow fell 2.76 to 943.48 as NYSE volume dropped to 27.42 million shares from 34.47 million. Kraftco led gains after announcing 1975 record earnings, rising to 43. Dead Issue This Year: Abortion ban unlikely to pass in 94th Congress as lobbying peaks. Five Dems expected in DC primary May 5 led by Carter, Shriver, Harris, Udall, Bentsen. Senate panel to hear Sinatra witness recommendation, likely against calling him on Cuba plots.
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Pupil Shortfalls Hit Virginia School Divisions
Four of Virginia 140 divisions reportedly underspent on quality education during 1974-75, owing the state over 275000. Patrick County must repay 85500, Prince Edward 60418, Shenandoah 44800, and Poquoson 86100. Amounts may change as negotiations continue.
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Community Building Opens In Mountain Falls Tomorrow
The Back Creek Ruritan Club finally opens its new 4 000 square foot community building at 3 30 p m with a ribbon cutting followed by a country ham and oyster dinner and an auction open to the public. The project began in 1972, with construction starting in July 1975 after final papers were signed March 31 1975. Future plans include expanded parking and outdoor barbecue pits for summer events.
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Man who lived in filth left $1.5 million estate
An 87-year-old Florida man refused to bathe or change clothes and died among old newspapers and cockroaches. He reportedly left an estate worth at least $1.5 million, with police noting he could have lived well on the interest. Detectives described the scene in his retirement hotel room as lacking money, TV, or radio.
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Three Boys Charged In Death Of Washington Socialite
Police say three youths, two aged 16 and one 12, have been charged with homicide in the death of Gladys Hinckley Werlich, 85, who died after a Jan. 19 mugging near her Northwest DC home. She suffered a fractured skull and coma after being struck and robbed. authorities released no names while the case proceeds.
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Usery Confirmed as Ford Labor Secretary Candidate
Washington AP reports W J Usery former machinists union official and leader of federal mediation accepted Ford's invitation to be third labor secretary. He must win Senate confirmation after Dunlop quit amid vetoed labor bill and tough labor climate. Meany and Carlough offered cautious, pointed reactions.
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Tallest Man Tries to Live a Normal Life
Don Koehler at 8-foot-2, the world’s tallest living person, says he aims for normalcy despite constant headlines. He describes humorous moments, shunning sideshow exploitation, and details his tall life from a 747 preference to a bed eight feet long.
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Explains Why Children Flee Affluent Suburbs
Anthropologist Marga ret Mead says she can explain why children of the wealthy flee their family's affluent suburbs to live in communes. She told United Nations correspondents that the setup keeps kids from affording suburbs until they are forty and fat.
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Weather and rainfall report for northern valley and Virginia
Fair and cold tonight with 20s temperatures. Saturday turns warmer with increasing clouds and a chance of rain by evening. Virginia sees similar warmth and a chance of western and northern rain in the afternoon or evening. Extended outlook calls for scattered precipitation Sunday and late period with highs in the 30s to 40s and lows in the 20s. Noon 18 high 10 today 18 0. Rainfall totals and long term averages are listed, including 2.64 inches rainfall this year to date and historic annual totals dating back to 1930.
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Travel Assn Annual Meeting Set For Feb 18
The Shenandoah Valley Travel Association announces its 52nd Annual Meeting at the Natural Bridge Hotel on February 18. The nonprofit group runs a Tournist Information Center at Exit 67, I 81, New Market. General meeting at 3:30 p.m. Banquet at 6:15 p.m.. public invited. tickets via SVTA office P.O. Box 488 New Market VA 22844 or (703) 740-3132.
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Spectator sues Steeler after Super Bowl incident
Louis J. Pittman a South Orange police lieutenant sues Steelers kicker Roy Gerela in federal court for 500000 claiming assault during a struggle for a loose football at the Miami Super Bowl. Pittman says Gerela entered stands after a field goal, shouted accusations, and punched him.
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