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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1979

Page

2

Carter to propose strong measures on oil imports

The White House signaled Carter will soon push strong measures to reduce oil imports as gold hits record highs and the dollar fluctuates on major markets. The president canceled a planned energy speech amid White House secrecy with Rex Granum handling press questions.

U.S White House Carter London New York Stock Exchange National Governors Association Powell Rex Granum Washington

Blue Ridge Hunt Open House and Puppy Show slated

Five hundred invitations have been sent for the Blue Ridge Hunt Open House and Puppy Show to be held Sunday July 8 at 3 p.m. at The Kennels on Rt. 624. Terrier and Pekingese races will feature, with red feather tails to simulate a fox. Hostess Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh Jr. bills the event as a midsummer get together.

Rt. 624 George P. Greenhalgh Jr

Energy panels stall on Carter decision

Page energy committees unable to shed light on the president’s besluit as Carter and his advisers reportedly still haven’t decided what kinds of actions to pursue. A congressional source close to Democratic leadership notes they are in the throes of making basic decisions.

Carter Congressional Congress White House Legislative Branch

Fire spurs environmental fears in Memphis plant spill

In southwest Memphis a spark ignited a chemical leak from a storage drum at Drexel Chemical Co. causing a smoke plume and an evacuation. Officials warn methyl parathion could reach Nonconnah Creek or McKellar Lake via fire hoses, threatening the polluted waterway and nearby Mississippi River connections.

Memphis, Tenn Drexel Chemical Co Memphis Jack Stonebreaker Environental Protection Agency Atlanta Nonconnah Creek McKellar Lake

Purse Rediscovered After 21 Years in Dayton Arcade

Ruth Howington’s lost purse from July 1958 reappears in a Dayton arcade roof excavation. Workmen return the bag minus $190 but with birth certificate a payroll check and old family photos saved by time.

Dayton, Ohio Ruth Howington

Correction Notice on Boyce Town Council Names

The Star corrects two errors from yesterday. Council member Garland Brown was misidentified as Garland Pope, and Boyce citizen C. H. Pope was mislisted as a council member.

Boyce Garland Brown Garland Pope C. H. Pope The Star

Weather Snapshot for Northern Valley and Virginia

The Northern Valley forecasts clear cool nights with lows mid 50s to around 60 and sunny, warmer Saturdays with highs in the low 80s. Virginia sees cool nights mid 50s to low 60s and sunny days, highs in the low to mid 80s, with an extended period of fair skies and a Tuesday shower chance.

Central Gulf Georgia South Carolina Pacific Northwest North Dakota Iowa Virginia National Weather Service

Cambridge man eyes $250000 from half-fare coupons

Garry Stitz, 30, of Cambridge, formed United American Travel Consultants after United and American launched a three week half-fare promotion. He buys coupons for 20 dollars, charges companies up to 100 dollars, and claims to have sold thousands while aiming for tens of thousands more. He says the venture is legal and ethical, not for quick profit.

Cambridge Mass United American Airlines Garry Stitz United American Travel Consultants Company Stitz Philip Gulbritz American

Subscription Rates For Local Carrier Delivery

On established routes local carrier delivery costs 14.00 for six months and 7.58 for three months making 26.00 per year. Mail and motor delivery lists 28.00 per year with six month and three month options of 15.00 and 8.00 respectively.

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