Carter weighs lifting natural gas price cap amid shortage
President Carter may lift the price lid on natural gas to address a shortage that has closed schools and caused as many as 500000 layoffs. Energy adviser James R. Schlesinger consulted with Congress on the move.
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Florida seeks federal aid after regional crop losses
Florida faces more costs as a freeze destroyed most winter vegetables and nearly half the citrus crop, with losses over 250 million dollars. Gov. Askew urged a federal disaster declaration while Bergland plans a Florida review visit.
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Winter Snow Spurs Accidents And Travel Worries In Winchester
Heavy wet snow caused about 15 accidents across Winchester as roads turned slick. Police noted fender benders with no injuries, as officials warned of limited salt supplies and a continuing winter storm threat. Emergency Snow Plan B enforces street plowing and chain or snow tire mandates.
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Mixed reactions in Winchester on Carter pardon
Residents on Loudoun Street Mall voiced a range of views toward President Carter's pardon of draft evaders. Many opposed citing service members and fairness, while others supported forgiveness and hoped for a stable presidency despite mixed feelings.
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Cuban advisers linked to Rhodesia guerrilla training
AP report from Lusaka cites Black Rhodesian sources claiming Cuban advisers from Angola are training fighters of the Zimbabwe People's Army in support of Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe. The editorial in Zambia Daily Mail warned Smith's rejection of the peace plan could spark a bloody racial war in southern Africa.
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On the Job sixth feature covers a probation officer and a housewife
The Star’s On the Job page profiles a probation officer and a housewife in this sixth installment. State Leader Page 10 notes James Wood’s basketball team and Harold Cooper as the state AAA scoring leader averaging over 29 points per game. No Signals Page 5 reports the State Dept of Highways rejecting a proposed traffic signal at a local intersection.
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