Britain vows to keep power stations running in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland faces a Protestant general strike now in its third day as Ballylumford workers join. Roy Mason says army specialists will prevent great suffering and keep essential services. Full shift at Ballylumford maintains power while other plants report strong attendance and daily operations continue.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Roy Mason
Britain
Mason
Ballylumford
United Unionist Action Council
Irish Republican Army
Eighteen Injured As Wilkes County Bus Collides With Auto
Eighteen people were hurt when a Wilkes County school bus and a car collided head on on a rural two lane road near U.S. 421. two occupants Kelly Church 16 and Kenneth Lee Woodie 9 were hospitalized with injuries including lacerations and a fractured collar. Mount Pleasant Elementary pupils aboard the bus mostly suffered minor injuries and were treated and released. no charges were filed.
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Wilkesboro
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Wilkes County
U.S. 421
Here
Wilkes Memorial Hospital
Kelly Church
Kenneth Lee Woodie
Woodie
Ruth Graham
Miss Church
Mount Pleasant
Graham
Winchester Critics Worried Over Waterworks Regulation Revisions
Winchester officials warn proposed state waterworks revisions could spark citizen panic if enacted. Utilities Superintendent Jay Givens cites risks to residents while Allen Hammer of the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering notes federal rules looming in June and the need for state standards to avoid federal control. Public notice requirements for plant owners like Winchester are highlighted as a key change.
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Star
Winchester
Jay Givens
Allen Hammer
Bureau of Sanitary Engineering
State Department of Health
Givens
Given
Spring gobbler season opens in Virginia counties
The Spring gobbler season runs through May 13 covering 70 Virginia counties including the area. Hunters may bag two birds per license. The report also notes a city stance on state health regulations for waterworks, urging more review before amendments to avoid higher costs and unnecessary public concern.
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Virginia
Beatrix
Juliana
Givens
The Real Nixon Contends With Partisan Attacks
The piece portrays Nixon insisting on his victim status amid Watergate fallout. He railes against Leon Jaworski John Dear and The Washington Post and describes a five front war with a fifth column and a hostile Senate committee staff.
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Leon Jaworski
John Dear
Washington Post
Frost
Senate Committee
Judiciary Committee
Nixon
House of Representatives
Landmark Shop Building Fire Causes Million Dollar Damage
A blaze at the Landmark Shopping Center in Alexandria starting shortly after midnight gutted Hahn Shoe Store and damaged nine other shops. Nine firefighters were overcome by smoke with three hospitalized. cause under investigation with aid from Fairfax and Arlington counties.
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Alexandria
Hahn Shoe
Peoples Drug
Alexandria City
Fairfax County
Arlington County
Weather outlook with scattered showers and warm weekend
Northern Valley expects tonight shower chances with mid 60s lows and Friday sun and heat with mid to upper 80s to 90s. Extended outlook shows clouds and occasional showers Saturday to Monday with highs in 70s to near 80 and lows near 60.
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Virginia
Muslim Town Planned Near Dulles Airport
A Washington based group plans a 110 acre Muslim Town near Dulles International Airport within five years. Backed by Muslim organizations, the project includes a shopping center hospital school and cemetery and will be open to all. Fairfax County officials said they had no knowledge of the plans and anticipated possible local opposition.
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Amin
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Tanzania
Zaire
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Milton Obote
Julius Nyerere
Obote
Chantilly, Va
Dulles International Airport
United States
Middle East
The
Muslim Development Corp
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
John Herrity
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