Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Parade Sparked London Joy
Crowds fill London streets as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip mark 25 years of reign in a grand Silver Jubilee celebration. The royal couple travel in the golden state coach from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral, with Prince Charles among the procession and the queen’s family following in open carriages. Global audiences watch the festivities by television.
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Thunderstorm Blamed For Boating Accident
A 42 foot charter Dixie Lee II capsized on Chesapeake Bay amid a violent thunderstorm with 98 mph winds. Four drowned, nine missing, 14 survivors rescued as Coast Guard and other vessels searched an eight mile wide area. Names of the dead include Audrey Stiff and Evelyn Lee.
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Young and Carter to discuss ambassador status today
U N ambassador Andrew Young meets President Carter seeking to be treated as an ambassador not a friend. He faces GOP criticism over remarks about Nixon Ford and racism while clarifying his stance on foreign policy and potential impact on the White House.
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Mercury Found in Shenandoah Triggers Fishing Ban
Governor Mills Godwin announced a fishing ban for human consumption in the South Fork Shenandoah River, part of the Shenandoah mainstem, and the South River at Waynesboro due to mercury contamination. The ban lasts until September 30 with ongoing tests by the State Water Control Board and Health Department.
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Carter seeks more knowledge before deciding on Bl bomber
President Carter says he wants to learn all he can about the Bl bomber before deciding on production. He weighs defense needs and alternatives as congressional supporters press for funding and a decision is due by month’s end. He has long opposed the bomber as wasteful.
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Crown Cork workers ratify contract with $6.63 minimum
Crown Cork & Seal employees voted to enact a three year deal raising wages to at least 6.63 per hour by May 28 1979. Union official Peter Kovacevich called the agreement one of the year's best and noted overwhelming support.
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Preschool program highlighted in Our Town feature
Our Town profiles a local area preschool program as the week’s community focus. Tensions flare between Frederick County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors over Beautification issues, shaping local outlook.
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