Growers Swamped as 400 Puerto Rican Laborers Arrive
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association and the U S Labor Department clashed at the migrant worker camp on Fairmont Ave as 400 Puerto Rican laborers arrived and 277 were turned away. Growers already housed about 600 workers with room for 300 more. Delmer Robinson Jr said authorities ignored pleas to delay and the Puerto Rico labor secretary ordered earlier arrivals.
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Joe Bageant Tar Praff
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
U.S. Labor Department
Fairmont Ave
Department
Delmer Robinson Jr
Frederick County
Secretary of Labor
Puerto Rico
Apple Harvest Problems Grow Across States
George Stoddart notes harvest challenges in Virginia and other states. Washington and New York rely on offshore Jamaican workers while Virginia faces a long court battle over pickers. School closures in Washington during peak harvest reflect regional labor strains.
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George Stoddart
Star
Washington State
Michigan
New York State
No Indication of Va. Tax Revolt
Virginia localities have cut real estate tax rates amid taxpayer unrest but no California style revolt is seen. Alexandria Newport News and Fairfax County reduced rates Staunton set a tax ceiling. Propositions 13 in California spurred calls for a Virginia ceiling with a 1979 General Assembly debate anticipated.
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Richmond
Virginia
Alexandria
Newport News
Fairfax County
Staunton
California
California Taxpayers’ Alliance
Virginia Taxpayers Association
Virginia General Assembly
Carter in the Middle Begin Sadat Summit Negotiations
President Carter remains the intermediary at the Camp David talks with Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin not meeting directly. Powell says progress exists but no date set for a renewed meeting while discussions intensify and a framework for lower level talks is sought. Sadat seeks full withdrawal and Palestinian rights recognition amid cautious optimism.
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Carter
Middle East
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Menachem Begin
Jody Powell
Sadat
Begin
Powell
White House
On Job Contact Boosts Share of Cancer Deaths
Exposure to cancer causing chemicals at American workplaces may account for at least 20 percent of all cancer deaths, with asbestos as the leading killer. Government scientists based the estimate on statistical analyses and urged OSHA to speed new standards, while critics warn of industry costs. The draft summary was released at an AFL-CIO safety conference.
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Washington
National Cancer Institute
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Califano
Afl-Cio
Occupational Safety and Health
HEW
Labor Department
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Masaya Under Heavy Fire During Somoza Crisis
Reported fighting in Masaya as National guardsmen and helicopter gunships press leftist guerrillas resisting Somoza regime. Refugees describe outages and disrupted services in Masaya Leon Esteli and Managua amid an 18 day strike with at least 100 deaths in the region.
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Leon
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
Red Cross
Managua
Masaya
Somoza
Esteli
Winchester Ghosts Highlight Historic District Debate
An Our Town feature profiles two well known local ghosts in Winchester. Front Royal citizens react with mixed views to a proposal to establish a historic zone in town.
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Our Town
Winchester
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