African bloc weighs amendments to U.N. arms embargo plan
African delegations at the United Nations study the Western drafted arms embargo against South Africa after the Big Three vetoed African sanctions. Spokesman Radha K. Ramphal of Mauritius said the African bloc likely would propose amendments to the resolution.
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Trick or treat turns to egg egging and vandalism in county
Halloween night in the county shifts from candy to trouble as ghostly revelers throw eggs spray paint and soap at homes. Deputies patrol while sheriff's department aids safety and parties in the area report mischief across neighborhoods.
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Winter Forecast Calls for Colder Than Average
The National Weather Service released a 90 day outlook for November December and January predicting below normal temperatures for the Shenandoah Valley. Forecaster Robert Dickson notes a northerly shift in upper level winds and a tempered outlook compared with last winter.
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Dalton Begins Virginia Wide Campaign Tour
Republican gubernatorial candidate John Dalton launches a statewide tour visiting all 10 districts by election day. In Lynchburg he proposes utilities reform and an independent utilities division to prepare public rate filings while pursuing energy independence through coal gasification offshore oil and new energy sources. He gains support from Elizabeth Taylor and John Warner at events and receives Rev. Jerry Falwell’s endorsement during rallies in Amherst County and at Lynchburg College.
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Not Even Peanuts At the White House Halloween 1970s
Washington scene shows five trick or treaters visiting prominent figures on Penn sylvania Avenue. Guards decline candy at the White House while Averell Harriman and Ethel Kennedy distribute modest treats. In Georgetown Katharine Graham Bob Woodward and other notable residents offer sweets as reporters and heirs watch.
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Watergate
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Wayside Theatre on Tour brings Once Upon a Hedley Row to schools
Wayside Theatre on Tour promotes its current production Once Upon a Hedley Row as it travels to area schools. A photo page captures the troupe’s Middletown Elementary visit and area news highlights include a gallery fire in Stephens City.
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Energy Bill Tax Breaks Face Conference Committee
The Senate approved a multibillion dollar package of energy tax breaks 52-35, aiming to boost fuel conservation and production with dozens of credits. The House favors higher energy taxes to drive conservation. a conference committee will decide which provisions to keep, likely combining both versions.
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Howell Urges Action On Overcharge Claim
Norfolk AP Howell asks the State Corporation Commission to act on a $40 million overcharge claim for credit life insurance covering four years. He cites a 78 cent rate per 100 and urges a ruling to cut costs, noting potential $10 million annual consumer savings and a need to reveal loss ratios. Howell also pledged to name a Black cabinet member if elected governor, following endorsement by the Northern Virginia Ministers Association.
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