American Arrested In Moscow
In Moscow the Soviet government arrested an American businessman, P. Jay Crawford of International Harvester, after charging a CIA officer, Martha Peterson, with espionage and murder by poison. Crawford’s fiancee Virginia Olbrish reported the incident to U.S. officials, with Moscow officials citing possible currency violations as a motive.
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Moscow
CIA
P. Jay Crawford
International Harvester
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Ministry
Crawford
Virginia Olbrish
U.S
Izvestia
Martha D. Peterson
Robert Fulton
Washington
Karpovich
J. Gruener
State Department
Miss Peterson
New Jersey
United Nations
Soviet
Counter Intelligence Service
Cental
Fighting in Lebanon Leaves Tony Franjieh Dead and Dozens Killed
In northern Lebanon clashes between Phalange militiamen and Giants Brigade allies kill Tony Franjieh and at least 39 others. The assault on Ehden follows Syrian curbs on Christian forces as Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Suleiman Franjieh
Israel
Phalange Party
Franjieh
Giants
Ehden
Tony Franjieh
Eden
Zagartha
Elias Sarkis
Tripoli
Sarkis
Storm Leaves Damage After Thunderstorm in Winchester
A heavy storm caused street flooding and downed trees in Winchester and surrounding counties. Utility crews restored service to Potomac Edison customers by midnight with four to five crews. A tree crushed a house on W Germain Street while debris blocked streets on Cameron and Loudoun. Local garages reported many towing requests from stranded motorists.
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Kathleen Devereux
Winchester
Potomac Edison
John Boettner
Boettner
W. Germain Street
L.L. Branner
Loudoun Street
Cameron Street
W. Germain
Branner
Fresh Strawberries Highlight Winchester Farmers Market
Kay Whitacre of Clearbrook showcases ripe strawberries at the Winchester Frederick County Farmers Market. A Randolph Macon College sophomore, she earns summer income selling surplus produce at the market. Our Town features the local farmers market scene.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Kay Whitacre
Clearbrook
Miss Whitacre
Randolph Macon College
Ashland
Virginia debates after Prop 13 influence on taxes
Virginia lawmakers discuss Prop 13 impact with a proposal for a constitutional amendment to cap future state taxes. Del Alson H. Smith notes long-standing tax concerns, the Revenue Resources Commission, and balanced budgeting as Virginia's framework while opposing knee-jerk measures. He cites his past leadership in defeating tax proposals.
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California
Virginia
del. Alson H. Smith
John Dalton
House
Senate
Smith
House Appropriations Committee
Revenue Resources Commission
Front Royal council reads budget for 1978 79
The Front Royal Town Council approved on first reading the proposed budget for 1978 79 last night. The Area News page carries the full report with related coverage of local happenings and budget details.
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Front Royal
Area
Tax Proposal Dalton to Comment Thursday
An aide says Governor Dalton may comment at a Thursday news conference on a constitutional amendment proposal by Fair Taxes for Virginians to cap taxes as a share of personal income. Dalton and Bagley met with group leaders and Lynchburg officials amid talks of a state commission to study local property tax cuts.
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Richmond
John Dalton
Dalton
Bagley
Lynchburg General Electric Co
J. W. Talbott
California
Talbott
General Assembly
Peter K. Babalas
Norfolk
Williamsburg
House
Senate
Revenue Resources Commission
House Finance
Middletown Approves 170000 Budget With Fee Hikes
Middletown Town Council endorsed a 1978 79 budget of 170 565 with no property tax increase. Fees rise for vehicle stickers water and sewer connections and water rates for residential users. A July 13 hearing on a water connection ordinance and a backflow prevention rule were approved. Two veteran council members did not seek reelection.
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George M. Stoddart Wee
Middletown
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Star
J. Mi
Lulu Williams
Fiscal Impact Study Commission
Frederick County
House Finance Committee
Inside Today
Abby
Del
Richard M. Bagley
Hampton
Edward E. Willey
Senate Finance Committee
Lynchburg Area
Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce
Elliott S. Schewel
Lynchburg
Joan §. Jones
S. Vance Wilkins Jr
Amherst
Schewel
Council
Catherine Monte
Rachael Manuel
William Haines
Ronald Brown
John Copeland
Monte
Woodrow Legge
Ganville Buckman Jr
Eleanor Coverstone
Josiah Andrew
Manuel
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