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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1978
Page
1
Washington AP reports administration economists predict 5 percent rise in power sector output in 1978, with Americans generally better off. They caution that sluggish investment activity clouds the economic outlook for the year.
The plan would fund stand by equipment to support three additional U S Army divisions in West Germany. Heavy gear would be prepositioned in European depots to speed deployment, reducing reliance on airlift and reinforcing rapid response amid fears of a strong Soviet military power. The outline appears in Carter's fiscal 1979 budget message and aims to bolster Western Europe defense readiness.
U S mediator Alfred Atherton brings an Israeli draft declaration of principles to Cairo as Israel and Egypt prepare to resume the military phase of stalled talks. Egyptian and Israeli officials offer cautious timelines, while Begin accuses Egypt of breaking a Sadat pledge to demilitarize Sinai.
Inmates holding seven women and three men hostage at the British Columbia Penitentiary met RCMP negotiators and demanded transfers to another prison. The 13th such incident since 1963 draws attention to unrest at the 100 year old facility near New Westminster.
Energy Secretary James Schlesinger warns of power curtailments for industrial users if weather worsens or the coal strike continues. He notes the government is studying relief options but won t predict using the Taft Hartley Act, as talks collapse amid 55 day walkout and severe Midwest weather strains power supplies.
Storm states struggle to recover as Ohio digs out after a four day blizzard that killed at least 28 people. Officials say conditions are improving though fresh snow and freezing temperatures hinder cleanup. Farther west Michigan Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Virginia face ongoing closures power outages and drifting snows.
Winter weary Virginians learn of a new storm system bringing more snow across the state after floods and wind. The National Weather Service forecast snow starting tonight in southwest Virginia and spreading Tuesday, as rivers such as the James and Dan crest or recede with minor damage reported.
Proponents of returnable container laws in Virginia stirred activity as hearings were canceled and moves planned to shift bills from the Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee to Agriculture. Senator Waddell cited hoped support from the Agriculture panel and noted tentative ABC Commission positions, with past attempts failing to advance.
On Rhodesia talks in Rabat Andrew Young and David Owen met Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe amid signs the Patriotic Front will reject the latest British American plan for a peaceful settlement. Nkomo warned the struggle will continue unless Ian Smith’s regime is ousted. The opening session, about two hours, was cordial according to Mugabe.
Two individuals were honored with Outstanding Young Men awards in Warren County. The Area News feature on the living page highlights the event and the recipients' achievements.
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