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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1976
Page
1
Congressional Democrats who overridden Ford's veto of a $45 billion spending bill now push a $6.1 billion public works measure. They claim the bill would create about 800,000 jobs by funding projects to spur employment.
Hopewell Virginia officials disclosed that Allied Chemical tested Life Science Products Kepone effluent for Kepone, a testing arrangement the mayor called a conflict of interest and the Public Works director likened to sending a wolf to watch the sheep. Laboratories outside Allied were unavailable for Kepone testing amid health hazards from Kepone exposure. About 30 workers were hospitalized for Kepone related symptoms after Life Science’s plant closure.
Frederick County Firemen's Association asks the county to fund a Winchester Frederick County central fire dispatch system. Eight of nine county fire companies back it, all five city units support it, with Gainesboro opposed. Estimated annual salary cost is 35000 shared by city and county to create a unified fire oriented dispatch for 911 integration.
Fifteen terrorists including two women stormed the Bendix Corp local office killing two Argentine executives. A provincial policeman died during the escape as guards exchanged fire. In a separate Buenos Aires suburb clash police killed three leftists. two officers were injured. Over 1,700 killed in political violence since Isabel Peron became president nine months ago.
Richmond federal statehouse action centers on a private track alternative to state ownership. Del Raymond Guest Jr proposes two privately operated tracks with local referendums and a Virginia Racing Commission to regulate sites and operations.
Senate African affairs subcommittee opens hearings on U S policy in Angola with Sen. John V. Tunney pressing Kissinger for details on a memo to MPLA. The memo warned against a Soviet backed government and linked American aid to non Soviet coalition prospects. House and Senate votes limit covert aid while Kissinger cites U S stance on Soviet and Cuban forces in Angola.
The House prepared to vote on a resolution directing the intelligence committee to withhold or release secrets after a dispute with President Ford. Rep. James H. Quillen considered a secret session, the first in 145 years, to hear the information.
Warren County animal shelter adds outdoor run for cats and dogs. The new facility improves access and care for residents of the shelter. Wrestling results note Handley’s home loss to Culpeper, the defending state AA champion, in a recent meet.
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