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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1974
Page
1
A sudden midafternoon downpour dumped 2.05 inches in Winchester and nearby areas. Boscawen, once Water St, became a stream while several streets and basements flooded. Storm drains are under construction to prevent future floods.
President Nixon pledges increased arms aid to Saudi Arabia and arrives in Damascus for a brief stop on his Middle East tour. Syrian escorts appear near his plane but are confirmed as escorts. Security is tight as Nixon aims to restore diplomatic ties with Syria and prepare visits to Israel.
The Federal Power Commission grants a 50 year license to Appalachian Power Co for the Blue Ridge Power Project on the New River in Virginia and North Carolina. Critics in Congress attack the plan as a threat to the river, urging action to block it. The decision delays its effective date to January 2 to allow congressional review.
White House will convene a Monday meeting with cattlemen packers retailers and others in the meat trade to explore ways to lower prices. Kenneth Rush says meat costs are too high and current profit margins are excessive.
Paul Nitze, senior Pentagon negotiator at SALT talks, quit amid questions whether Watergate weakens U S ability to negotiate with the Soviet Union. His move signals disapproval of Nixon policies as Moscow trip nears. Kissinger defended policy integrity, saying foreign policy must reflect American values and not be partisan.
Washington officials say a decision on the legality of traditional Fourth of July fireworks will be issued by Monday. Chinese and American makers petitioned the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to delay its July 4 ban on fireworks, filed by the Oklahoma Pyrotechnics Association, Macao Fireworks Manufacturers Association and Li and Fung Ltd.
The FBI has taken up the investigation into a Thursday hijacking of a tractor trailer carrying more than 100000 dollars of cigarettes in Stephens City. Driver Larry Price of Pennsylvania was abducted near the scene, later released near Newark New Jersey. The truck was found empty in New York City.
Beginning Monday the Star will publish a four part series on the proposed Winchester comprehensive master plan. Fran Coombs, Star staff writer, will examine the plan’s composition summaries conclusions and future goals presented to City Council last week.
President Nixon's offer of nuclear aid to Egypt provokes sharp criticism from senators Henry M. Jackson and Frank Church who warn of weapon development. Ziegler defends safeguards as Ford warns aid would be cut if used nonpeacefully. Critics include the American Jewish Congress calling the move perilous to world peace.
The Federal Reserve reports May industrial output rose four tenths of 1 percent, the second monthly gain after April. The index at 125.4 is above last year but below the November embargo peak, with activity helped by a revived auto industry and metals firms.
The Supreme Court agreed to consider whether a federal grand jury overstepped its powers by naming President Nixon as a Watergate co conspirator. The case centers on the scope of grand jury authority and the implications for presidential accountability.
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