Contel Workers End Strike After New Wage Pact
In Manassas Contintental Telephone Co workers return to duty after a weekend bid negotiated terms with Communications Workers of America Local 2270. About 350 hourly employees walked out last Tuesday over wages. management warned of firing if not back today.
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New York City asks Congress for help to avoid default
Mayor Abraham Beame warned Congress that a NYC default would leave hundreds of millions of vendor bills unpaid nationwide and hurt many communities. He urged federal loan guarantees to maintain credit while New York reenters money markets, amid opposition from the Ford administration.
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Festival of Leaves Brings Historic Displays to Front Royal
The Festival of Leaves continues with Union soldiers story and Main Street antique windows. Royal Oak Museum and Royal Plaza showcase relics, antique cars, engines, trains, and a 1926 map while Rockland hosts open historic homes. The flea market was postponed to next weekend as Prudence Mathews and Gary Graham praise local support.
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Explosion Destroys Two Cars on Woodland Ave
Early Sunday morning an explosion gutted a 1962 Oldsmobile driven by Wayne Miller of Winchester on Woodland Ave after the gas tank broke loose and detonated. A second car parked at 679 Woodland Ave also burned. damage to the street estimated at $500. Miller and two passengers escaped uninjured as Reuss and Friendship fire crews arrived at 12 48 a.m. to extinguish the blaze.
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Weather Outlook Sunny and Warmer Across Region
Fair and cool tonight with lows in the mid 30s and 40s. Sunny and warmer tomorrow with highs around 60 to the low 70s. Extended outlook through Friday calls for fair and pleasant weather with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s to mid 50s. Data also notes daily sunrise and sunset times and long term rainfall figures for Winchester.
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Hagerstown Woman and Son Found in Alabama
Roberta Jean Hamilton age 21 and her 18 month old son Chad were located in Fort Payne Alabama over the weekend along with most members of the Thomas Family cult. Detective Gary Harbaugh said no charges were filed and Hamilton's husband planned to travel to Alabama.
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Tile cutting methods and buying tips from Rosen Berger
All tile types can be cut by three methods. Cold cutting with a square and linoleum knife, backside cutting against an edge, and the cut and snap method. JOHN W. ROSEN BERGER & COMPANY invites consultation for best materials and time savings. Radiators should never rest directly on floor tiles.
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