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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1976
Page
2
President Ford arrives at Bethesda Naval Medical Center for a three hour annual medical checkup. White House physician Dr William Lukash to issue public report on findings.
The Front Royal Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed taxi rate increase and discuss converting the Fritts tract into a recreational park. Additional hearings cover certificates of public convenience, Hoffman Heights rezoning, and erosion control inclusion. A special use permit request for mixed use in five buildings and state emergency jobs program notes are on the agenda.
AP reports Tokyo that China successfully tested another nuclear bomb. The Peking radio did not disclose the test site, yield, or whether the device was tested in the air or underground.
MPLA troops backed by Soviet tanks Cuban forces and Soviet advisers seize the Atlantic port Novo Redondo exposing Lobito and Benguela as they push toward Huambo. UNITA with South African armor holds pockets as South Africa reportedly plans withdrawal. Among local events, Winchester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Follies opens tonight with 160 volunteers and a Sultan candidate selected.
Mississippi Democrats caucused to pick convention delegates as four candidates challenged Wallace in the precinct contests. Sanford withdrew, returning to Duke University. In New England, New Hampshire prepares for its Feb 24 primary with candidates denouncing President Ford and urging party unity.
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions and a chance of rain in the Northern Valley with upper 30s to around 40 degree lows and 50s highs. Virginia expects rain tonight and Sunday with mountain areas cooler, possibly snow in the mountains with highs in the low 40s. Extended outlook shows partial clearing Monday and Tuesday with a chance of precipitation again Wednesday and temperatures in the 30s to 40s.
Judge Duncan C. Gibb of the 26th Judicial Circuit will attend the 1976 How To Conduct a Jury Trial program January 25 to 30 at the University of Miami Coral Gables Florida. The American Academy of Judicial Education runs the program using live actors in 18 trial segments with post discussion by two faculty members and an outside communications specialist.
Mt St Augustine volcano in Cook Inlet Alaska erupted sending two mushroom clouds eight miles high. No damage or threats to shipping or populated areas were reported though scientists cautioned that future activity could change.
Thomas F. Regan former Richmond SBA chief and Joseph C. Palumbo pleaded innocent to federal firearms charges. They allegedly delivered five firearms to Lonnie M. Dunn of Texas on July 18 1973. Trial set for March 9 10 in Richmond.
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