Md Law Upheld Oil Firms Lose Retail Station Bid
The Supreme Court ruled 7-1 that states may ban oil companies from running retail gasoline stations, upholding Maryland law that bars producers from operating outlets. About 250 Maryland stations must cease operations within a year.
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Debra Stiles Tops James Wood Valedictory Class
Debra Lynne Stiles earns valedictorian honors at James Wood with a perfect 4.0 GPA while cows and farming dominate her life. She plans to study Dairy Science at VPI after high school, has raised a two time national champion Jersey cow Jessie, and holds the Anderson Scholarship for academic and agricultural achievement. Deb credits 20 minutes of nightly study and active involvement in 4 H NHS and FFA, with goals of teaching later and rooming with a friend in college.
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Tension Mounts as Syrian Troops Storm Village in Lebanon
Syrian troops with tanks storm Deir el Ahmar in northeastern Lebanon amid a search for killers of Tony Franjieh and 42 others killed in Ehden. Lebanese army casualties rise as Christian factions brace for possible vendetta while UN troops and Christian militiamen guard a border strip after Israel’s pullout.
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Winchester Adopts 13.6 Million City Budget Unanimously
Winchester City Council approved a 13.6 million dollar budget up 5.8 percent with no tax increase for residents. Real estate and personal property tax rates remain 1.30 and 3.25 per hundred, with motor vehicle fees starting at 15. A recordation tax proposal to raise 25,000 annually was also anticipated.
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Warren County approves 7.1 million budget for 1978 79
Warren County Supervisors adopt a 7,096,963 dollar budget for 1978 79 by a 4 1 vote and use 106,906 dollars in surplus revenue sharing funds to cover a deficit. The plan includes small tax changes and cuts to other requests to hold the line. The board also discusses using revenue sharing for school debt Health Department and library needs while flagging a road project funding request.
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Military Cutbacks Hit Northeast Midwest With Job Loss
A study for regional congressmen estimates Pentagon cutbacks would eliminate over 10 000 military and civilian jobs in the Northeast and Midwest, causing $206 million in payroll losses and triggering 8 000 private sector layoffs totaling $95.3 million. California leads state losses with 11 700 jobs.
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Winchester bypass sees light traffic on Route 37
The $14 million Winchester bypass reports light traffic flow as coverage notes. Berryville council approves demolition bid process for the historic Smithy House burnt on May 22, with further details on page 21. A separate rate increase of 2.9 percent for Potomac Edison drew organized opposition and a public SCC meeting set for tonight at Lord Fairfax Community College.
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