Nation marks 204th year of democracy with Fourth of July events
July Fourth coverage notes diverse celebrations and troubles across the United States including traffic deaths, fireworks mishaps, and protests. President Carter retreats to Camp David while Bob Hope headlines celebrations abroad. Public gatherings face rain and crowded beaches with marijuana demonstrations in Washington and Salem.
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Ratification explained to Russians in bid to calm concerns
Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd and Ambassador Malcolm Toon briefed President Brezhnev and Soviet officials in Yalta and Moscow on how the Senate shares ratification with the president for the new SALT treaty. Byrd stressed equal, independent roles for Senate and president in international accords amid Brezhnev’s warning against amendments.
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Terror Attacks Hit Spain Tourist Areas and Politics
Basque ETA bombings target coastal hotels and a golf course in Costa del Sol and Costa Brava while three French auto agencies are hit in the Basque region. A Bank of Paris explosion in Madrid causes damage as Gabriel Cisneros, Suarez party spokesman, is shot but survives in a possible kidnapping attempt.
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Carter cancels major energy speech amid mystery over delay
Washington AP reports President Carter canceled a nationwide address on energy and the economy with officials offering no reasons. White House spokesman Jody Powell promised strong measures to curb oil imports, tied to Tokyo summit agreements, while other aides noted uncertainty over leadership image and policy timing.
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Revised Dialysis Plan Heads Toward Approval
Winchester seeks a six station kidney dialysis unit after a unanimous Project Review Committee vote in Culpeper. Dr Harris, originator of the plan, praised the decision as addressing chronic kidney patients who previously traveled to Martinsburg for treatment.
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Strauss Joins Stalled Talks in Alexandria Egypt
U S presidential envoy Robert Strauss joined the fourth round of Israeli Egyptian talks to break the deadlock on Palestinian autonomy for Gaza and the West Bank. He proposed setting up working groups and reported some progress while officials noted a cordial mood and a possible news blackout until sessions end.
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Clarke County Pool Opens Sparks Reactions
Clarke County residents plunged into the Berryville pool during its surprise opening last Saturday. A Clarke Compass feature collects local reactions. Page 28.
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