Cloud seeding blamed as drought mystery unsettles Clarke Frederick
Residents hear claims of weather modification driving dry spells while officials review regulations. Del Alson Smith notes gaps in rules and seeks state action to control cloud seeding amid fears of economic impact. Pilot Irvin Shendon warns against flying near storms as Clarke County investigates.
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Howell Lunches With Carter at White House
President Carter invites Virginia governor candidate Henry Howell to lunch in the Oval Office after a Rose Garden photosession as part of White House visits. Brendan Byrne of New Jersey questions a similar invite, while Carter also meets Rep. Dan Rostenkowski and discusses policy ideas and foreign visits.
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Supreme Court Rejection Keeps Nixon Tapes with Government
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that Congress acted legally in 1974 to seize Nixon era tapes and 42 million pages of documents. The decision upholds the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act and keeps the materials under government control for public access regulations. Justice Brennan led the majority, with Burger and Rehnquist dissents.
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Fishing Ban Extended on James River Over Kepone Concerns
Virginia Governor Mills Godwin extends the lower James River fishing ban through January 1, 1978 due to Kepone contamination. No commercial fishing west of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, with limited species allowed. Evidence shows high Kepone levels in bluefish, trout, croaker, and spot, but most marketplace samples are clean.
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Good Times star Jimmy Walker contemplates death thoughts
Inside Today's Star Spectator page 15 Jimmy Walker star of television says he has considered death by his own action. Also notes farmers selling livestock earlier due to dry conditions and lower prices. Parachutists will return Monday to help celebrate the area event on page 11.
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