Food Stamp Cutbacks Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
A federal judge blocked administration backed food stamp cutbacks, citing irreparable harm to recipients. The ruling delays implementation for two weeks, leaving 18.6 million people unaffected for now while Congress considers additional funding to avert late summer shortages.
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Washington
U.S
Howard Corcoran
Department of Agriculture
Corcoran
Congress
Ford
Agriculture Department
John H. Pratt
Agriculture
John Damgard
Virginia Wheat Crop Shrinks to 13-Year Low
Virginia’s wheat crop this year is expected to reach 7.5 million bushels, the smallest since 1963, due to three months of dry weather in February through April. Statistician Robert E. Schooley of the State Department of Agriculture notes the dry spell reduced yields, though other crops fared better.
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Richmond
Virginia
Robert E. Schooley
State Department of Agriculture
Memorial Day Observances Placed Across Clarke County
Memorial Day services planned in Winchester National Cemetery at 1am with guest speaker Galen S. Olmstead of Wichita and local clergy leading prayers. Berryville ceremonies follow at Green Hill Cemetery with Rev Thomas H Au as speaker and scouts participating. flag displays urged at homes and businesses.
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Liz Kern
Winchester Veterans Council
Winchester National Cemetery
Galen S. Olmstead
Wichita, Kansas
Olmstead
Army Security Ageny
East Africa
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Veterans Services Officer
Fargo, North Dakota
Northeastern Oklahoma State University
Robert Woodward
First Baptist Church
Winchester
Berryville
Green Hill Cemetery
VFW
Clarke County
Honor Guard
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
Johnson-Williams
Thomas H. Au
United Methodist Church
Hammer C. Pierce
American Legion
Elizabeth Ray Names 6 Other Women to FBI
Elizabeth Ray claims she knows of six other women whose federal jobs involved providing sex to congressmen or constituents. The FBI is investigating. immunity was granted to Ray, and grand jurors also questioned an Administration Committee staffer and office manager.
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Washington
Elizabeth Ray
Wayne Hays
FBI
Miss Ray
Hays
Ohio
House Administration Committee
U.S
House of Representatives
Grand Jury
Paul Panzarella
Administration Committee
Washington Post
Susan Hays
Evelyn
Nina’’ Wilson
House
Miller Brewing buys 1600 acres in Eden North Carolina
The Miller Brewing Company purchased 1600 acres in Eden North Carolina signaling Eden as a leading candidate for its Mid Atlantic brewery. Miller may choose other sites in Jefferson County West Virginia or Montgomery County Virginia but Eden is the only site with property purchase. Officials expect a final site decision in late June. The Eden City Council approved 3.3 million gallons daily water supply with expansion to 6.5 million gallons within two years and offered sewer services and access to treated water.
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Eden City
Eden
Saudi Oil Ministers Maintain 1976 Price Freeze at Bali
OPEC's Bali meeting ends with no price hike. Saudi oil minister Yamani says the group will stand firm against increases. ministers consider future discussions while the current price of 11.51 dollars per barrel remains frozen through June.
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Bali
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Sheik Zaki Ahmad Yamani
Yamani
Washington
Ford
Iran
Iraq
Doha
Qatar
Treaty to Get Close Scrutiny By U S Senate
The nuclear explosion treaty signed by Ford and Brezhnev will face Senate scrutiny. It provides on site inspections of large blasts and aims for quick ratification. Udall blasts the accord calling it a hoax and a fraud and a backward step for arms control.
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Washington
Ford
Leonid Brezhnev
Senate
Moscow
Arizona
Morris Udall
Budget Hearing and Butler Drive Meeting On Tuesday
Winchester faces an 11.3 million budget public hearing Tuesday as city business resumes after the holiday. The Streets Committee will meet to discuss a State Highway Department recommendation to remove Butler Drive from the thoroughfare plan, which had been set aside for study since 1969.
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Star
Winchester
City Council
William Mote
Butler Drive
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Memorial services and programs highlight local churches
Several area churches hold annual memorial services over the weekend and promote upcoming programs and speakers. The Religion Page spotlights these events. The Frederick County Extension Homemakers Council announces winners of its "Birthday Wishes for My Country" Contest in local news.
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Frederick County Extension Homemakers Council
Country
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NEW York
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Winchester Evening Star
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