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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1979
Page
1
The Congressional Budget Office warns of a deeper recession than thought with double digit inflation likely in 1979 and unemployment rising 1 to 2 percentage points by year end. Inflation projections rise to 9.9 11.9 percent and joblessness to 6.4 7.4 percent.
Skylab fell from orbit today in a fiery re entry over the south Atlantic and Indian Ocean off southern Africa. Debris totaling 20 to 25 tons was expected to reach the oceans as the 77.5 ton lab disintegrated, while trackers forecast the mid point landing near 12 27 p m EDT over the oceans.
The Berryville Town Council learned its Farmers Home Administration grant application was denied last night. A Frederick County shared Handley Library proposal was discussed for formal agreement. A Virginia Queen feature notes Sallie Douglas of Woodbine Farm named Miss Virginia Queen 1979.
Hurricane Bob moved inland along the Louisiana coast delivering gusty winds and heavy rain but limited damage. Mayor Guidry cited power failures on Grand Isle while Houma reported basement flooding and isolated outages. The storm forced offshore oil workers to evacuate and prompted mass sheltering and school closures.
Editor notes Taiwan's economy as the key to its future amid US relations and potential pressure from mainland China. Inflation, oil cuts, and dependence on exports to the United States are highlighted, with concerns over free Chinese investment and overseas Chinese loyalty shaping policy debates.
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