Oil price rise expected by major exporters by 10 percent
The Associated Press reports that OPEC ministers expect a price increase of at least 10 percent starting December 15 in Qatar. Saudi Arabia supports a moderate rise around 10 percent while Iran favors about 25 percent and Venezuela seeks at least 15 percent.
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Siberian cyclone devastates Khabarovsk region with fires
A cyclone struck eastern Siberia on October 17, tearing roofs from 140 buildings and felling 90 transmission towers. It sparked 79 fires that burned for over two weeks. A tractor driver died while rescuing forestry equipment, according to Pravda and Tass reports.
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Finance Committee Favors No Additional Elderly Tax Relief
City council debate centers on first reading when a tax relief ordinance was not yet written. Finance Chair Zuckerman says no new elderly tax relief will be pursued this year, while Shendon urges tying relief to the CPI to counter inflation.
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Wendell Seldon
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Coleman Announces For Atty General In Virginia Race
State Senator J Marshall Coleman of Staunton announced his candidacy for Virginia attorney general as a Republican pledging strong states rights advocacy. He spoke at the State Capitol in Richmond and in Norfolk Alexandria and Roanoke.
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Ford Aide Says No Decisions Planned During Palm Springs Vacation
President Ford will not decide on his future plans during the Palm Springs vacation. An aide said there will be no decisions as Ford spends time on paperwork and golf with friends at the Firestone rental home. The trip includes family members and a golf outing to La Quinta Country Club with reporters restricted at the club.
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Red) Blaik
Leon Parma
San Diego
Ray Kaiser
California
Betty Ford
Jack
Steve
Susan
Carter reaches out to Congress as he paves administration path
President elect Jimmy Carter has personally contacted most congressional leaders to smooth the way for his agenda. Key targets include Sen. Russell Long and Rep. Al Ullman with plans for meetings on tax reform and budget proposals. Frank Moore says Carter continues calls and will extend to Republican leaders.
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D-La
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al Ullman
D-Ore
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Kissinger May Intervene In Rhodesia Talks
U.S. officials weigh direct Kissinger involvement to salvage the Geneva Rhodesia talks as black nationalists resist the British plan for a 15 month transition. Joshua Nkomo says neither Kissinger nor Carter will take a role at Geneva.
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Scott Haack Featured in Handley Cross Country Profile
The Star Haack feature on page 12 highlights Handley High School runner Scott Haack, an All American in cross country, examining his career and impact. Veterans Day observance is noted for Thursday morning at the Frederick County Courthouse on the Loudoun Mall.
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