Virginia Tornado Toll Rises After Tropical Storm David
Governor Dalton tours storm regions by air to assess damage from tornadoes floods across Virginia. Two dead and multiple injured as eight tornadoes hit Newport News Hampton King George Fairfax Loudoun and Alexandria. Flood warnings lifted as rains ease with over 9 inches in spots near Roanoke.
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U.S
Area Escapes With Only Heavy Rain
Hurricane David produced heavy rain and scattered damage in northern and central Virginia and parts of Hampton and Newport News. Power outages affected about 30,000 homes in northern Virginia and 50,000 in Newport News and Hampton, with injuries from tornadoes and damage to homes, stores, and trailers. Authorities reported a few fatalities or injuries, extensive property losses, and widespread cleanup efforts as crews began restoration.
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Retired Officers Call for Rejection of SALT II
More than 1,600 retired generals and admirals urged rejection of SALT II in a letter delivered to the Senate. Admiral Moorer presented the view after briefing, arguing the treaty gives the Soviet Union a heavy advantage and hinders detection of cheating. The letter, signed by prominent foes including Zumwalt and Singlaub, frames opposition as defense of U.S. security interests amid Cuba and Soviet troops concerns.
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Coalition For Peace
Sadat Returns From Brief Haifa Summit With Mixed Readouts
President Anwar Sadat leaves Haifa after a short 49 hour summit with Prime Minister Menachem Begin. The talks produced momentum and three agreements but no progress on Palestinian autonomy or Jerusalem’s future, leaving major issues unresolved.
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Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Menachem Be
Sadat
Begin
Jerusalem
Gold soars on heavy Arab buying amid energy crisis
Gold jumped to a record 341.50 an ounce in Zurich and opened at 337.63 in London as Arab buyers and a weak dollar push prices higher. Dealers warn of volatility and possible profit-taking as the energy crisis fuels bullion demand and inflation fears.
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History of the Clarke County area and CRINO occancsacrees
Clarke County focused history notes area concerns around the Shenandoah River with mentions of CRINO occancsacrees. The Frederick planning transfer and Carte on the Area provide details on local company history and development.
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Clarke County
Crino Occancsacrees
Frederick Planni
Destructive Tropical Storm David Moves Into Northeast
Tropical Storm David lashed the Northeast with tornadoes and flooding forcing hundreds from their homes from Virginia to New Jersey. The storm killed three more people in addition to the 10 deaths already attributed, with hundreds evacuated in Maryland and heavy rain causing road and rail disruptions across Washington area.
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Thatcher Lynch vow to boost cooperation on IRA threat
After Mountbatten funeral Thatcher and Lynch meet in London and pledge renewed determination to cooperate on IRA activity. They anticipate greater information exchanges and follow up on several discreet leads over the next three weeks, with no dramatic announcements planned.
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Ireland
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