Foreigners in Zaire Rebels May Hold 100 Hostages
Rebels in Kolwezi threaten foreigners as a clash with government forces escalates. U S officials report most Americans evacuated by truck and helicopter, with a Morrison Knudsen spokesman noting three missing. Brussels cites a hostage claim, while diplomats seek confirmation amid fighting near Kolwezi.
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Washington
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Mobutu
United States
Belgium
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Carter
House
John Rhodes
R-Ariz
Cyrus R. Vance
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Zambia
Soaring Medical Costs Strain U S Economy
The New York Times reports health care spending in the United States will near 200 billion dollars this year. Government experts note a threefold rise since 1970 as health costs reach 10 percent of GDP and inflame inflation. President Carter seeks cost brakes and a national health insurance measure despite criticism from medical groups.
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Washington
United States
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Dominican Army Halts Vote Count Amid Election Tension
In Santo Domingo the army halted the presidential vote tally claiming no coup, as Antonio Guzman led Joaquin Balaguer in unofficial returns. Soldiers blocked the Central Electoral Board, while shots killed two as turnout neared two million voters. Guzman leads in capital and major cities. rural surge cited by Balaguer supporters.
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Caribbean
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Santiago
Reform Party
Salvador Jorge Blanco
PRD
Winchester Council Receives $13.6 Million City Budget
A $13.6 million operating budget for the next fiscal year was unveiled with a 5.8 percent increase funded by reserves and rate tweaks. Tax rates remain unchanged except for a new recordation tax projected to yield $20,000 to $25,000 annually, plus water and sewer rate hikes adding about $316,000 yearly. The plan prioritizes school operating funds near $7 million, with the general fund at $4.2 million and Revenue Sharing rising to $585,000. A public hearing is set for May 31 at 7:30 p.m.
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Winchester
Tax Rollback Scrutiny for Social Security Taxes Grows
Washington AP reports Congress intensifies scrutiny of a partial rollback of Social Security payroll tax increases for 1979. The House Ways and Means Committee debates actual legislation to cut taxes below the 1979 rise, a move that would mostly benefit high earners, potentially saving up to 123 dollars for some in 1979, with trustees advising to keep the increases for now.
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Congress
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Ways and Means Committee
Exxon Buying Up Local Gas Rights in Virginia and West Virginia
Exxon plans lease acquisitions for up to 400000 acres in Virginia and West Virginia including 12000 acres in Frederick County. William F. Robinson of Exxon's Baltimore office says the company is taking over Weaver Gas & Oil Co. leases with a dollar per acre yearly payment for 10 years for oil gas and minerals. Landowners would receive an eighth of proceeds if a well yields gas after front end exploration costs. Exxon cites 99 percent of wells as valueless and notes variable outcomes from exploratory drilling.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Frederick County
William F. Robinson
Exxon
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Houston
Texas
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Robinson
North Mountain
Body of Charlie Chaplin Recovered in Swiss Grave Theft
The body of Charlie Chaplin, stolen on March 2, was found near Villeneuve Switzerland. Police arrested a Polish man and a Bulgarian on suspicion of the theft after ransom calls. Over 50 investigators joined the search and the coffin weighed 325 pounds. Chaplin died at age 88 on Christmas Day.
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Jean-Daniel Tenthorey
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Clarke County Supervisors tackle rezoning and dog control
The Clarke County Board of Supervisors met yesterday to discuss rezoning requests and dog control along with other agenda items. A related Warren County story notes the formation of an Agricultural and Forestal District in part of Warren County.
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