Wet 1979 Rainfall Record May Fall in Shenandoah Valley
The 66 year rainfall record in Winchester may be broken if 1979 continues wet. Through nine months the valley has 9.64 inches to the record 53.02 inches set in 1972. Meteorologist Jerry LaRue cites early winter weather systems and tropical moisture as causes. October already shows about 2.5 inches, keeping a record within reach as fall and hurricanes David and Floyd contribute to higher totals. The piece notes crop impacts and notes a flower show opening tomorrow with ribbon-cutting at the Frederick County Courthouse.
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Richard P. Lucas
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Loudoun Street Mall
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Pope Delights Poles at Chicago Mass and Meeting
Pope John Paul II attracted 17 000 inside and 10 000 outside as he led a Polish language Mass at a Chicago church and prepared for an unprecedented meeting with the U.S. bishops. He lauded Catholic campaigns for the needy and urged clergy to honor celibacy and obedience.
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Foster Parents Open Home for Local Children
John and Diane Barberio host a steady stream of children in need, sharing love and care in their home. The week's Country feature highlights the couple's experiences while the sports pages note Warren F. reflecting on years with the Winchester department and stock car race action in the area.
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Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 5.8 Percent in September
The Labor Department reports the U S unemployment rate fell from 6 percent to 5 8 percent in September with adults and married women driving most of the drop Total employment rose by 610 000 jobs led by teenagers and women while unemployment among men held at 4 2 percent and women fell to 5 5 percent Inflation remains high at 13 percent annual rate as the administration trims federal spending and defends policy.
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Byrd to Join 1979 South Pole Expedition and Commemoration
Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr will join 11 Americans on a 50th anniversary South Pole visit in late November. A Ford tri motor will deliver the party to a geodesic dome base housing 21 researchers with peak polar summer staffing near 50. The NSF supported mission highlights atmospheric, geographical, biological and geophysical studies at McMurdo and the South Pole as key to global understanding.
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Richard Oe Byrd
Southee
Inchester
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Edward Todd
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