02 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1977
Page
1
The four day OAU gathering in Libreville brings 49 nations together amid ideological divides. Leaders seek unity while backing rival Rhodesian factions and clashing over Western influence and Saharan disputes.
Teresa Thomson reports a Loudoun Street Mall arts and crafts exhibit kick starts Independence Day weekend with planned events across the city. John Hawse notes activities include a noon signing of the Declaration of Independence, Marine Marching Band at Raritan Fairgrounds, and Monday parade civic luncheon and parachuting at Winchester Park. Government offices close for the holiday and Star offices reopen Tuesday.
AP says bulletins issued across Arkansas Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana for two gunmen suspected in the killings of Marvin Richie 42 and Opal James 58 plus the possible deaths of two Louisiana men and a taxi driver in Oklahoma. An officer and ranger were kidnapped and a body found near a pickup.
President Idi Amin lifted all travel restrictions on about 300 Britons in Uganda and said they could leave at any time. Radio Uganda reported he would skip the OAU summit in Libreville and that Uganda’s delegation would be led by its ambassador to Ethiopia. No reason was given.
Union delegates vote today on Kennecott Copper Corp. wage and fringe package aimed at ending a strike by 45,000 workers at eight copper firms. The three year pact seeks 94 cents in added pay and benefits matching steel and aluminum settlements.
National Weather Service notes Shenandoah Valley has 9.29 inches of rainfall since January, 8.95 inches below normal. Forecasters attribute the dry spell to a NW to mid western moisture pattern, with hopes for a July rain shift and possible tropical activity if southeasterly flow returns.
City youngsters join a Recreation Department program to escape the screen and enjoy outdoor activities this weekend. Separate Church Page notes describe special services at several local congregations.
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