12 Inches in W Va Snowfall Earliest of the Century
The National Weather Service cites 12 inches in Canaan Valley Tucker County West Virginia and 8 inches in Pickens Randolph County with 4 inches in Green Banks Pocahontas County Snow draped the region downed power lines and closed schools Across Maryland Virginia and New York heavy slush and snowfall disrupted travel and utilities The report notes the event as the earliest capital area snow since Oct 5 and cites quotes from a National Weather Service meteorologist about record timing.
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Snowstorm Collapses Shenandoah Valley With Record Snow
Early snowfall blankets Shenandoah Valley from Winchester to Warren County. Front Royal areas report four to eight inches with power and phone outages and downed trees blocking roads. Winchester and Warren Memorial Hospital prepare emergency power and heating as utilities mobilize crews. Weather service notes a low-pressure system turning to rain later, with travel advisories for northern and western mountains.
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Gold Jumps to 28.50 An Ounce in Europe
Gold prices surged in Europe with a morning quote near 419.50 dollars, up from 391, before dealers fixed a London session at 409.25. Tokyo markets closed for holiday as the dollar weakened. New York futures gained 26.40 to 393.50 for October delivery.
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Area News Highlights from 4-H Clubs and Local Sewage Talks
Today's Star covers week long observances with Living Section updates on area 4-H Clubs. A regional sewage treatment plant proposal for Water and Frederick County is discussed before City Council. Weather and series rain delay noted for World Series opener.
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Ford assails Carter on economy and Cuba policy
Former President Gerald Ford, during a visit to the College of William and Mary, branded Carter era economic policy a disaster and criticized the handling of Soviet troops in Cuba. He said the Fed rate would rise to 14.5 percent and urged quieter diplomacy with Cuba, denying any 1980 candidacy.
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Federal funding stalemate delays federal checks
An impasse between the House and Senate over an emergency funding bill has postponed unemployment, black lung, and public employee pay checks. About 125,000 unemployment beneficiaries, 2,000 miners, 80,000 state and local workers, and 38,000 disabled federal employees face delayed or withheld payments as talks stall.
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