Progress in pre salt talks as new arms pact nears
Washington reports progress after two days of marathon talks between Secretary Vance and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko. Both leaders foresee a New York meeting next week. They concede no SALT I extension before October 3 and stress a push for a new agreement to limit strategic offensive arms.
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Cyrus R. Vance
Andrei Gromyko
New York
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White House
State Department
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United States
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hodding Carter
Soviet Union
White House seeks delay in age 70 retirement bill
The White House asks Congress for a one year delay in a bill that would raise mandatory retirement to 70 for most private sector workers and ban forced retirement at any age in the federal government. President Carter sent the request in a letter to the Senate Human Resources Committee as Congress moves to finalize the measure.
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Filibuster delays gas pricing vote in Senate showdown
In Washington the Senate debates a deregulation bill while a filibuster slows action. House Speaker O'Neill warns any end of price controls will fail in the House. A test vote and possible conference aimed to resolve the split between Carter's plan and industry proposals.
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Carter
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O'Neill
Congressional Budget Office
Clerk Hopes Safeway Opens New Clarke County Store
Evelyn Conner, longtime Berryville Safeway staffer, works at the Strasburg Safeway six months after transfer. She adjusted to a larger store and a new register, notes many locals share same surnames, and hopes Safeway will build a Clarke County Winchester area outlet. Evelyn values local ties and speaks fondly of patients and customers.
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Mason Sealock
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Winchester
Spence Convicted For Embezzlement In Northwestern Program
Robert J. Spence 60, first director of the Northwestern Nutrition and Social Program for Seniors, was found guilty of larceny by embezzlement by a Warren County Circuit Court jury. He faces up to 20 years, with a $500 fine imposed. Sentencing set for Nov 17 as defense seeks verdict reversal. The embezzled goods valued at $1,206.24 covered Sept 29, 1975 to June 15, 1976.
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Spence
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Churches host guest speakers and mark 165th anniversary
Religion page notes several churches will welcome guest speakers tomorrow and one church will observe its 165th anniversary. Other stories include Ecanteca pices and a Clarke County football tie after James Wood’s smashing win last night.
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Clarke County
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