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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
1
The Commerce Department reported the Leading Indicators index rose 2.1 percent in May marking a 5.7 percent three month gain. Economists view the three month rise as a sign of a turnaround from the deepest recession since World War II and signal a stronger recovery ahead.
President Ford urged Congress to allow private industry to end the government uranium monopoly by building and selling enriched fuel to global nuclear plants. The plan backs up to 8 billion dollars in federal guarantees, 50 to 60 percent private financing from foreign sources, and keeps federal control of three existing enrichment plants while privatizing new facilities.
Winter rains drenched most of the area with lightning and thunder. Front Royal and southern Frederick County escaped heavy rain, while Winchester saw 1.17 to 2.17 inches in an hour. Power outages affected 7,000 to 8,000 in Front Royal area. Basements flooded on Jefferson and N Braddock in Winchester. McCrory's on Loudoun Street Mall flooded, prompting fire department pumping. City crews cleared fallen trees and limbs. Main Street Berryville closed by heavy rain. Potomac Edison logged scattered damage, 1,000 to 1,500 customers affected. service expected back by noon tomorrow.
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel announced a U.S. attorney subpoena for his accountant's financial records. He said he has no idea what is sought, asked lawyer Arnold Weiner to investigate, and noted the accountant is hospitalized. Mandel stressed no indicated investigation against him.
Fire from two gasoline tanks spread to a fuel oil tank as Richmond firefighters fought to contain the blaze. Overnight efforts aimed to prevent the million gallon oil reserve from catching fire while nearly a million gallons of gasoline burned in a sparsely settled area near I 95.
Skyrocketing malpractice insurance premiums slow some doctors and disrupt medical services in parts of the nation. In Virginia the effect is minor due to fewer suits and lower awards. Local physicians share views, according to Star Living Editor Jessica Sullivan.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a nationwide state of emergency in India and ordered the arrest of more than 100 political opponents. Censorship was imposed on domestic and foreign reports, with newspapers disrupted by power cuts or confiscations. Notable arrestees include Jayaprakash Narayan, Raj Narain, Asoka Mehta, Ram Dhan, and Chandra Sekhar as the crackdown follows Mehta’s call for a nationwide struggle against Gandhi.
A single bird and nest caused Front Royal and parts of Warren County to lose electricity for about 55 minutes when a nest at the Sixth St substation triggered an arc. PE and the police redirected traffic with portable gear as communications failed and hospitals relied on emergency power.
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