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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1979

Page

5

Record rains flood parts of New England and nearby states

Record-setting rains and icy floodwaters drove more than 4,200 residents from their homes across New England New York and New Jersey. Evacuations peaked in coastal towns near Boston and in New Jersey towns while New York faced power outages and river overflows.

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Decision to Award Saratoga Overhaul To Philadelphia Shipyard Reaffirmed

The Defense Department reaffirms awarding the Saratoga overhaul to Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, despite Newport News cost advantages. Deputy Defense Secretary Dun can cites non cost factors including shipyard congestion facilities labor issues and coast advantage. Virginia lawmakers and GAO challenge the move, while Navy officials warn cost estimates remain soft.

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Robb cites alternatives after Newport News overhaul setback

Virginia Lt. Gov. Charles Robb says the decision is a major disappointment but not the end, outlining possible Congressional options and support from Appropriations and Armed Services members, while noting a Newport News strike factor but not controlling. Los Angeles lifeguards rescue a whale, freeing a 12 foot pilot whale tangled in a net as the herd circles nearby. Philadelphia Mayor Riz zo comments on a multi million dollar contract boosting the city’s economy and on site jobs and ripple effects.

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