Gasoline Price Hikes Seen Up to 14 Cents A Gallon
Washington reports that gasoline prices may rise as much as 14 cents per gallon by year end with a 5.1 cent extra under a new tilt rule, plus 9 cents from OPEC and other factors. The tilt regulation shifts costs of unleaded gasoline to gasoline only, potentially easing some petroleum product prices and encouraging refinery expansions. Gulf Oil comments on industry incentives to expand unleaded production.
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Iranian oil tanker headed for New York port arrival
Ashland Oil expects a supertanker loaded with Iranian oil to reach an American port in about three weeks marking the first resumed Iran oil purchase by a U S company. The move follows Iran’s shift to dealing individually with foreign buyers and contrasts with the 14 firm consortium.
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Sparkman Leaves Huntsville Hospital After Mild Heart Attack
Former Senator John Sparkman of Alabama was released from Huntsville Hospital where he had been treated for a mild heart attack since February 7. At 79 he said he feels good and plans limited activity as doctors advised rest and restricted visitors. Sparkman retired in January after 42 years in Congress.
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Bond Set for Murder Suspect in Frederick County
An 18-year-old Frederick County resident faced murder charges in the death of Brenda Lee Johnson. Bond was set at 100000 dollars after a Wednesday arrest. a March 12 preliminary hearing was scheduled in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Johnson had been missing since May 31, 1977, with remains identified as hers on January 24, 1978. Authorities believe she was strangled.
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Frederick County
Brenda Lee Johnson
Sheriff's Department
Miss Johnson
Shopper Foils Robbery at Loudoun Street Mall Alley
Peggy Estep thwarted a robbery when two white men demanded her purse and one fired a shot that hit her packages. No injuries were reported. Police also investigated thefts including $490 in auto parts from Kern Motor Company, a Kern break-in, and $150 missing from a vandalized soft drink machine.
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Peggy Estep
Loudoun Street
Talks Toward Pact Face Crises and Possible Summit
The article describes continuing talks between Israel and Egypt amid tension over a draft treaty. President Carter and Prime Minister Begin meet, with warnings of a crisis and discussion of a potential summit with Anwar Sadat if concessions are made. Key issues include Palestinian autonomy timing, treaty priority over military ties, and Egypt’s demand on Sinai and ambassadors.
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White House
Rex, Gramum
Begin
Walter F. Mondale
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United States
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Anwar Sadat
U.S
Egypt
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Sinai
Weather notes show rainfall and temps across regions
Northern Valley reports rain developing tonight with 40s lows and 50s highs, while Virginia expects rain spreading tonight and Sunday with 40s lows and 60s highs. Extended outlook calls for Monday rain, Tuesday fair skies, with temps mainly in the 40s and 50s.
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Northern Valley
Virginia
Land Use Assessment Applications Accepted
Landowners may file for land use tax assessment for next year due to reassessment. Virginia law allows up to 30 days after reassessment notices are mailed. The 1979 deadline is March 23. complete applications with documents and fees must arrive by then. Regular deadlines are Nov 1 for new and Dec 5 for revalidations. Call 635-8006 for details.
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Warren County
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