Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Returns in Area
Dr William Hatfield reports two April cases in Stephens City and West Virginia with possible local infections at Winchester Memorial Hospital. State totals show 22 cases so far with no deaths, while last year had 37 cases and two fatalities. Health officials urge vigilance, early treatment, and tick prevention after exposure.
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Italy's First Abortion Law Faces Obstacles
In Rome doctors increasingly declare conscientious objection as Italy's first abortion law takes effect. The bill, passed May 18, allows free abortions on demand for women 18 or older within 90 days, but faces Vatican opposition and a potential repeal referendum.
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Piero Pesando
Ivrea
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Giovanni Benelli
Florence
Italian Bishops Conference
Movement For Life
Washington
Energy Department
Environmental Protection Agency
Uel
Jim Bishop
Congress
Senate
House
New Federal Water Policy Is Unveiled
President Carter outlines a new federal water policy to boost state influence over dams and irrigation, with states paying 5 to 20 percent of project costs and governors voting with their dollars. He also signals action to abort pending projects and tighten project analysis amid West drought and criticism.
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Carter
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Californias Proposition 13 Looms Over Tax Plan Debut
Californias Proposition 13 dominates voting talk as Howard Jarvis backs a 1 percent property tax cap with 1975 values. Gov Brown opposes, boosting anti establishment appeal amid California primary races and national attention on tax reform.
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Associated Press
Howard Jarvis
California
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Jarvis
Evelle Younger
Los Angeles
Ed Davis
Brown
New Jersey
Bradley
Princeton
Richard Leone
Senate
Clifford Case
Case
Jeffrey Bell
Ohio
Hays
Elizabeth Ray
Ohio House
James Rhodes
William Kurfess
Carter Advisers Push to Trim Tax Cut Plan
Carter's advisers seek to reduce the 1979 tax cut to about 15 billion, down from 19.4, with an extra 3 to 5 billion shaved from the 1979 deficit to show inflation containment. The deficit is projected at 54 to 55 billion, amid calls in Congress to curb spending and inflation risks.
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Office of Management and Budget
Liberal Declared Winner in Colombia Turbay Ayala forms coalition
President elect Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala said his narrow victory may keep Liberal Conservative coalition. He told reporters he will maintain the spirit of agreement with the other political force after the board named him winner over Belisario Betancur of the Conservative Party.
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Enrico Triaca
Teodoro Spadaccini
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Gabriella Mariani
Mario Moretti
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Spadaccini
Lugnini
Marini
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Bogota
Colombia
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Turbay Ayala
Belisario Betancur
Suit Yourself Area Finds Summer Swim Styles
The Living section on page 8 models area swim suit designs for the coming season with tips on fit and trends. Readers can compare styles showcased alongside casual summer wear and accessorizing ideas.
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