Franco in grave condition as Spain prepares for succession
Generalissimo Francisco Franco remains gravely ill in Madrid as government leaders plan an orderly transfer of power to Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon. Officials report fluctuating condition with partial stabilization and a looming constitutional process.
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Ford offers limited NY City bailout safeguards
President Ford pledged federal help to maintain police and fire protection if New York City defaults but said he would veto any bill that bails out the city financially. He proposed court supervised reorganization and new debt during a potential default to protect essential services and limit creditor losses.
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Fighting Rages Around Beirut's Tourist Hotels
Armed forces evacuated a dozen foreigners from two hotels in Beirut as Christian and Moslem factions fought nearby. At least 91 people were killed and 115 wounded in the 24 hours of civil war, with more victims uncounted in inaccessible areas. A journalist was rescued from a maternity clinic after being shot in the feet, aided by a U.S. Marine and the ambassador's armored vehicle.
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FMC Fiber Division sale prompts wait-and-see mood in Front Royal
Front Royal and Warren County officials expressed caution regarding FMC's possible sale of its Fiber Division. They cited corporate policy of openness, noted FMC's liquidity needs, and stressed that no immediate impact on the town is certain. Local leaders emphasized the plant as a major employer and awaited negotiations and potential buyers' plans.
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Demos Release Poll Results in Frederick County
Frederick County voters polled by Hamilton Field Service on statewide issues and local office performance. Of 326 respondents, 81 hailed from Frederick. ratings favored good among officials led by Sheriff Lacy Anderson and Clerk George Whitacre, with varied views on others. Male 51.9 percent and female 49.4 percent.
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Leading Economic Indicators Dip in September
The Commerce Department reports the index of leading economic indicators fell nine tenths of a percent in September, the first drop in seven months, while most items were incomplete and the trend requires a three month pattern to confirm. It notes a $976.4 million September foreign trade surplus and a $2.3 billion three month balance of payments surplus, with slower liquid asset buildup by businesses driving the index down.
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Women at the pump cut costs amid rising gasoline prices
The Star reports how self service gas stations attract women drivers seeking savings in time and money as prices climb. Clarke County features in a Fox Hunting spread in Clarke Compass with Stephens City noted. The Stephens City Town Council is mentioned in unrelated notes.
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