Energy chief under fire over potential energy bill concessions
Energy Secretary James Schlesinger faces criticism from Carter allies on Capitol Hill for hinting the administration might accept higher natural gas prices and adjust price controls to secure a bill. House conferees say his statements complicate negotiations. White House claims he rested on prior positions and will await allies' recommendations.
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Ten Recommendations On Solving N Va Water Woes
The State Water Study Committee issued ten recommendations to the State Water Control Board on Northern Virginia water shortages. They favor studying options further and consider a Shenandoah pumping proposal, with a public meeting scheduled for November 30 in Richmond to discuss alternatives for Arlington Fairfax Loudoun Prince William counties and nearby cities.
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Carter Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1977
President Carter proclaims Thursday November 24, 1977 as Thanksgiving Day urging Americans to gather with family and worship at homes and churches to give thanks for blessings from Almighty God. He notes two centuries since Saratoga and calls for unity and hope.
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Sadat retaliation crackdown in Egypt targets Palestinians
Cairo reports Egypt is cracking down on Palestinians amid anger over Sadat's visit to Israel. Three top PLO officials were arrested and expelled, and Egypt may close the PLO office in Cairo. The moves follow earlier closure of a Cairo radio station broadcasting PLO statements.
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Turkeys and Tales from the Boyce and Clarke County
In Boyce the Sipe family will skip store bought turkey as a hen be judged for Thanksgiving after a woods foray where Maynard Sipe bagged a 10 pound dressed hen. In Clarke County deputy Dale Gardner bags a wild gobbler after a late afternoon hunt, with Gardner noting luck and timing as key to success. The Gardner family plans to feast on the 18 pound wild gobbler, highlighting differences between wild and store birds.
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CAB Bans Pipe and Cigar Smoking on U S Airliners
The Civil Aeronautics Board voted to prohibit pipe and cigar smoking on all American commercial flights with a likely next step to ban cigarettes. The decision, taken mainly along party lines, faces possible final action within a month.
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George Washington University
Forester area plan eyed by officials
A new forester in the area outlines big plans for the future as details appear on the Area News Page. The article notes a unanimous stance against a proposed water pump project from the Shenandoah River to supply Northern Virginia.
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Andy) Guest Jr
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