Refugees Seize UN Office in Buenos Aires Demand Safe Haven
Eleven Chilean refugees and a Brazilian hostage 14 people, including 6 UNHCR officials, occupy the UNHCR offices in Buenos Aires threatening to kill hostages unless a democratic country accepts them. Negotiations extend to Belgium, Sweden, Denmark and other nations as Argentina allows departure if a country can take them.
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Jobs in Jeopardy as Gas Shortage Looms
Washington AP reports a potential national energy crisis could force up to 500000 workers to lose jobs within weeks if Congress and the Ford administration fail to agree on policy. Testimony warns layoffs may begin soon after November 1 as winter gas shortages loom.
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Handley Student Appeals Conviction in Virginia Case
A Handley High School student, Christopher Robert Good, appeals a General District Court conviction for assault and battery of a Handley teacher James N Dickson III. Judge David G Simpson found Good guilty after testimony about a Sept 16 disturbance, while Good was found not guilty of assault and battery against another student. The appeal is filed in Winchester Circuit Court by James Ghee on Good’s behalf.
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Beirut Battles Rage as Karami Seeks Syrian Mediation
In Beirut private Christian and Muslim forces fought across the city as Premier Rashid Karami traveled to Damascus seeking mediation from Hafez Assad. Casualty estimates reached up to 60 dead and over 200 wounded in the past 24 hours. A heavy rain briefly paused the fighting, but hostilities resumed with machinegun fire sniper attacks and bomb blasts reported in several districts. Syrian fire engines aided Lebanese crews in controlling fires, while Karami urged Arab states to convene a special session to stabilize the conflict.
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Abdul Halim Khaddam
Eid el Fitr
Sinai Monitors Congress Expected to Approve Post
Congress moves toward final approval of a Sinai peace accord measure to place American technicians at electronic detection posts in the buffer zone between Israel and Egypt. The House approved 341 to 69 with an amendment banning U S military force in the region, while the Senate delayed action amid opposition from Sen. James Abourezk.
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Supervisors Refuse Transfer Halted School Site Purchase
Frederick County Supervisors blocked a 286000 land purchase behind Apple Pie Ridge Elementary and 23236 financing costs from the school board budget delaying a senior high site. The board voted 4-1 to table until January while a new board will decide.
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James Wood High School
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Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
Rt. 522
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Dennis Cole
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Admissions Discussed In Executive Session
The Dowell J. Howard Vocational School committee met in executive session to consider the admittance of two expelled Handley High students. Winchester Superintendent Jacob Johnson cited ongoing court action and declined to discuss details publicly. The two students had been ordered into the Howard program by U.S. District Court Judge James Turk and began attending earlier in the week.
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Daniel Shenk
Winchester Fruit Research Lab Studies Apples
The Winchester Fruit Research Lab evaluates apples with stories and photos featured on the Area News Page. Page 3 highlights B&B Variety promoting improved communication in Winchester while Cleanup Week coverage appears on Page 17.
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