Amin lifts ban Americans free to leave Uganda
President Idi Amin eased tensions with the United States by lifting the ban on Americans leaving Uganda and delaying the planned meeting with U.S. citizens in Kampala. Officials noted Amin sought to improve ties while cautioning America not to emulate the Entebbe raid. The State Department canceled a troubleshooter visit as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the standoff.
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Apple Blossom Hornung Named Sports Marshal for 1977 Festival
Paul Hornung, former Green Bay Packers star and CBS sports announcer, was named Sports Marshal for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. He will attend April 29 to May 1 events, including the Sports Breakfast and Grand Feature Parade, after selection announced by festival leaders.
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James Wilkins
Louisville, Ky
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Chuck Foreman
Minnesota Vikings
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Dizzy Dean
Len Dawson
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Vince Lombardi
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Parks Board approves Senseny Road site for new baseball field
To end disputes over location, the parks and recreation board backs a Senseny Road site 200 feet west of Shenandoah College preferred spot off Millwood Avenue. A plat arrives this morning for planning review ahead of the March 24 meeting, with construction contingent on planning commission and City Council approval.
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Coast Guard Ramps Up for 200 Mile Fishing Zone Enforcement
The Coast Guard increases staff aircraft and ships to enforce the new 200 mile limit on foreign fishing vessels across the Gulf of Alaska New England waters and areas near Cuba. Adm Owen Siler says the service is ready to meet the challenge as compliance begins with prohibitions on foreign fishing in the Pacific Northwest Gulf of Mexico and North Atlantic while permit rules are finalized.
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El Salvador imposes state of siege after protests
The government announced a state of siege in El Salvador as troops and police cleared thousands of demonstrators demanding a new presidential election. At least five people were killed and 78 wounded. The legislature approved the move after a week of marches in San Salvador. The government accused opposition groups of fraud in the February 20 vote and claimed Gen. Carlos Humberto Romero won 812,281 to 394,661.
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New Energy Department Is Requested by Carter
President Carter asks Congress to create a Department of Energy by merging nine agencies, with a 1978 budget above 10.6 billion. The plan would split offshore leasing between Energy and Interior and transfer programs from several departments, aiming to streamline energy policy despite interagency coordination concerns. Separately, a Stephens City bus crash in Frederick County injures no one. kindergarteners are reassigned as the incident is investigated.
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Tip” O'Neill
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Investigation details surface in Garrett death case
The Star reports updates on the Robert Lynn Garrett death investigation with new details on today’s Area News page. Our Town features discuss urban busing questions and city planning. Page 6 notes a detoxification center as a possible issue.
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