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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1978
Page
1
Early returns show a 2-1 rejection margin as striking coal miners vote on a contract ending three month walkout. United Mine Workers locals across 794 locals hold elections today to decide whether to ratify the agreement amid a closely watched labor dispute Washington AP.
The swing of 61 southwest Virginia United Mine Workers locals shows 2,469 against and 1,121 for the contract on Friday in District 28. District results split with 51 locals reporting 3,055 against and 1,560 for the pact as the walkout crisis looms.
A humorous feature notes rising charges even for unused services. It cites Winchester monthly minimums: sewer 3.50, second toilet 0.50, water 1.17, electricity 2.90, heating 7.50, telephone 7.35, and cable 6.00, totaling 20.92 or 25.52 depending on electric rate.
The New York Times reports a 1977 test flight at the White House where Zbigniew Brzezinski and a secretary portrayed the Carters as a Marine helicopter landed on the south lawn amid a blustery night. The stunt exposed that evacuation procedures were rudimentary and drew protests from Secret Service.
Newly released documents reveal prosecutors feared sharing Agnew’s bribery case with the White House could jeopardize the prosecution and appear preferential. Agnew resigned in 1973 after pleading no contest to tax evasion and was fined $10,000 with three years probation.
U N missions worldwide have bolstered guard details amid rising terrorist and kidnapping incidents in Europe and Latin America. Diplomatic envoys including Andrew Young and leaders from the Soviet Union Egypt Israel Jordan Syria Iraq and Cuba receive enhanced protection with armed guards drivers and martial arts trained personnel. Federal agents monitor threats to the Palestine Liberation Organization as U S Secret Service officials note intensified security measures at select foreign missions.
A Venezuelan commercial airliner with 47 aboard crashed into the Caribbean Sea after takeoff from Caracas International Airport. Rescue teams recovered 15 badly mutilated bodies and fear for survivors grew as rough seas hindered operations. Observers saw flames about five miles offshore. it was unclear if any foreigners were aboard among 43 passengers. The crew of four included the pilot, co pilot and two stewardesses.
Several churches in the Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren area announced special speakers or services for the next few days with details on today's Religion Page. VMI was bumped as Marshall University last night sidelined VMI from Southern Conference play in the semi finals. game highlights appear on Sports Pages. A Keyboard Clinic and Competition is scheduled at Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music for next weekend with details on the Spectator Page.
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