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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1975
Page
2
In Norton and other southwest Virginia sites 1,000 Island Creek Coal miners planned to return today, joining 1,400 Westmoreland Coal miners who backed a winding down wildcat strike. about 2,000 still off the job.
Norfolk AP Sen William L Scott criticizes sending up to 200 American technicians to monitor the Sinai peace accord as Vietnam era guard duty and danger. He will reserve judgment on seeking re election until after 1976, noting his seat is up in 1978 but unsure about running.
National Airlines and about 1200 striking flight attendants continued talks after a Monday walkout that halted 360 daily flights to 45 U S cities and London. Travelers were redirected as clerks advised alternatives while talks aimed to resolve demand for higher minimums and new-hire wages.
The white line on the glass at Weber's Nursery on Rt. 11 north of Winchester shows the water level from weekend rains. Arthur Weber said that he estimates the...
The city sees 600 public schools on picket lines with 530000 students affected as 21,439 teachers vote to strike. Negotiations set, issues include salaries class sizes and unfilled teaching posts amid budget cuts. Similar strikes loom in New York Boston and Los Angeles with multiple districts at impasse.
Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. condemns renewing U S aid to India citing Indira Gandhi s dictatorship and misused funds. He notes debt defaults and past aid failure while detailing proposed aid debate in Congress. Caroline Kennedy accepted by Sothebys for 10 month works of art course begins Oct 1.
A broken filter pump at Trenton New Jersey's water plant triggers a state of emergency with 250000 people affected across Trenton and neighboring townships. Tank trucks will distribute water to hospitals and households as officials forecast lengthy outages and school openings delayed.
President Francisco da Costa Gomes met with Socialist leader Mario Soares and Communist secretary Alvaro Cunhal amid a widening political crisis over Gen. Vasco Goncalves's nomination as commander of the armed forces. Soares demands Goncalves's removal for participation in government. Air force leaders planned to meet as the army aligned with the line delaying Goncalves's swearing in.
The Northern Valley forecast calls for clear and cool nights with lows in the 50s and partly cloudy days with highs in the 80s. The extended outlook shows scattered showers possible Saturday and a cooling trend with mid 80s to mid 70s highs and 50s lows. Historical rainfall data: 1975 year-to-date 37.40 inches. highest 53.02 inches in 1972. lowest 17.15 inches in 1930.
Mayor Comer denies appointing a replacement for Mrs. Lemley and any preselected candidates. He states he has not signed blank checks and only signs approved payments with known amounts. Council backs two-year certificates of deposit and schedules a work session for September 9 to review a proposed zoning ordinance.
Six area candidates addressed the Frederick County Taxpayers Association in the courthouse for the third of four public office forums. Speakers included Del Alson H. Smith Sheriff Lacy Anderson and others with a Q and A session drawing over 60 attendees. The final meeting is set for Oct 7 at 7 30 p m at the courthouse with invites extended to a slate of additional candidates.
The Home Insurance Company built the first skyscraper in Chicago starting in 1885 with ten stories. Two more sections were added later, creating a taller structure.
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