Record U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks in September Exports Hit High
The Commerce Department reports September exports at a record 10.9 billion while imports rise 3.3 percent, narrowing the monthly deficit to 1.7 billion though the year’s gap widens to about 19.2 billion. Oil imports drive the imbalance as Blumenthal pushes price relief with Middle East exporters. The auto and steel sectors post mixed results amid fiscal policy debate.
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Washington
U.S
United States
Commerce Department
Carter
Middle East
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Federal Reserve
Arthur F. Burns
Rain Fails To End Drought Outlook In Shenandoah Valley
Weather expert Leo Harrison says two rains added 1.04 inches but will not end the 20 month drought. Groundwater remains dry and drought cycles may last three to five years. He predicts another summer with extended dryness and notes modest river and reservoir rises from the recent moisture.
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Shenandoah Valley
Leo Harrison
National Weather Service
Harrison
North Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
mid-Atlantic
Potomac River
Virginia
West German terrorists Baader Ensslin Raspe buried under heavy guard
In Stuttgart three West German terrorists Baader Ensslin and Raspe were buried in a common grave as police maintained order. They died in their cells after an air hijacking attempt failed. a fourth bomber Moeller was wounded but alive in hospital.
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Stuttgart
West Germany
Andreas Baader
Gudrun Ensslin
Jan- Carl Raspe
Dornhalden
Miss Ensslin
Helmut Ensslin
Baader
Irmgard Moeller
Virginia firms say ample natural gas for harsh winter
Virginia gas suppliers report sufficient reserves for a severe winter with storage expanded and contracts secured. Commonwealth Natural Resources has 24.8 billion cubic feet entitlements plus 1.3 billion in Louisiana storage and 1.5 billion in emergency gas. Officials cite improved supply chains and conservation reducing demand risks.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Michael Moore
Richmond Gas Utility
Carl Miller
Commonwealth Gas Distribution Co
Petersburg
James Dunstan
SCC Utilities Division
Moore
Washington Gas Light Co
Commonwealth Natural Resources
Louisiana
Commonwealth
Richard L. Belcher
Vandals Strike at James Wood High School
Winchester police report vandals entered James Wood High School through a window last night. They opened drawers, scattered papers in offices and the bookstore, and about 80 dollars missing from the bookstore office. Police suspect students or former students acted, with at least two people involved.
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James Wood High School
Winchester
H.E. Holliday
Senate Moves Toward Vote on Energy Taxes
Senate debate focuses on Carter energy tax plan with opposition arguing it wastes funds on oil firms. Metzenbaum proposes a scaled down tax on future industries to curb oil use, while Long blocks the plan and House supporters seek a veto threshold on gas prices.
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Senate
Washington
Carter
Senate Finance Committee
Henry M. Jackson
Senate Energy Committee
Russell B. Long
Finance Committee
Jackson
Long
House
White House
Andrew Maguire
D-N.j
Senate House
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Metzenbaum
Ohio Democrat
House Hears Final Push on Social Security Amendments
The House moves toward passage of a Social Security bill with payroll tax increases while voting 386 to 38 against immediate coverage for over six million federal workers. A two year study on covering government and nonprofit workers is approved, delaying mandatory inclusion.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Joseph L. Fisher
D-Va
Fisher
Herbert E. Harris
Congress
Harris
Frederick County opposes Shenandoah water pumping plan
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors voices vigorous opposition to a plan to pump Shenandoah River water to Northern Virginia. The area reports three Democratic functions and a Clarke Compass feature with Bill Brundige and Miss Carson.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah River
Virginia
Compass
Pageé
Washington Redskin
Bill Brundige
Clarke County
Clarke Compass
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Falls City Brewing Co
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