Tourism boom fuels Winchester economy this July 4th weekend
Tourists flood into Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley on I-81 boosting local commerce with gas, food, and lodging. Information center at Clear Brook reports high demand for maps and guidance while brochures compete for traveler attention.
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Whip) Dutton
Virginia safety patrol to aid motorists holiday weekend
The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation says its safety service patrol will cover 260 miles of interstate highways over the July 4 weekend to assist disabled motorists. Pickup trucks will operate with signs, safety gear, and two way radios linking to police and rescue services.
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State Local Budgets End Budget Nightmares Across Nation
Washington AP reports a rare 1976 state local budget surplus amid improving tax receipts and reduced deficits. Commerce notes strong early 1977 revenue growth despite pockets of high unemployment in cities like New York and Boston. Former President Ford to vacation in Vail, signaling steady public interest in economic sentiment.
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