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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1978
Page
1
A DC-8 chartered by Garuda crashed near Colombo airport in a thunderstorm killing nearly 200 Indonesian pilgrims bound for Mecca. More than 60 survived as rescuers searched wreckage and officials probed the black box for causes.
President Carter awaits an Egyptian answer to a US compromise on the Israel peace talks linking Palestinian fate to West Bank and Gaza issues. Sadat calls for crisis review and possible suspension as Mubarak carries Cairo’s response to Washington amid cabinet delay in Israel.
The Winchester City Council unanimously rescinded its action to join the National Flood Insurance Program after missing a deadline. The city remains suspended with sanctions in effect, while a resolution was sent to HUD DHCD and lawmakers asking review of flood map figures and building rules that could hinder redevelopment in the flood plain.
A Clarke County focus article details Star staffers and WINC employees taking part in the American Cancer Society Great Smokeout today and facing life without a cigarette. The piece also mentions local planning delays on Winchester's Southern Loop and a Clarke Compass profile of Rev. Thomas Holden. Business notes highlight automatic fund transfers gaining traction in the area.
AFL CIO leader Meany accuses President Carter of breaking a campaign pledge by refusing to meet over Carter’s anti inflation program days before its release. Meany aides say Carter refused Oct 20 citing schedule and fatigue. AFL CIO calls program unfair to workers and wants mandatory controls.
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