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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1972
Page
2
Obituaries note the passing of Sam Giffin 89 of Winchester and Elon Daniel Shenk 94 of Cross Junction with details of births, marriages, survivors, and funeral plans. A third obituary mentions Lewis Everett Allen 66 of Front Royal with service details and family survivors.
Jennings L. Whitacre 51 of Loom Hampshire County West Virginia died at home. He was born February 12 1921 in Loom a farmer and is survived by siblings Lona Julian Fred Roy Nellie and Charlotte. Funeral from Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge Wednesday at 11 A.M. with Dr J F Omps officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery Capon Bridge. Visiting hours tomorrow 7 to 9 P.M.
American pet lovers allocate more than 1 billion dollars yearly to dog and cat food. The market reflects rising prices and steady demand across brands and sizes.
In Vietnam, each GI will be tested at least four times for heroin before returning home. Military drug specialists conduct daily spot checks by urinalysis, with about 10 000 personnel tested and roughly 500 linked to addiction. Officials say tests rise before departure, while overall figures show a drop in detected addicts, though care and treatment volumes increase.
Federal agents search for a teenage suspect in Staunton theft of a Military Police marked Army National Guard Jeep. The vehicle was wrecked on U S 11 near Strasburg early Saturday after 6 a.m. The youth fled on foot after being helped from the wreckage. FBI plans federal warrants for theft.
A 1970 Volkswagen stolen from Renner's Used Cars in Kernstown was recovered at 7:27 a.m. Sunday behind Ward Plaza. Police reported the theft occurred Sunday at 1:95 a.m. and are investigating. A tail light was broken from a car owned by G. C. Cooper on North Cameron Street during the same night.
The Stephens Town Council will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office. The agenda includes a public hearing at 7:30 on amendments to the ordinance regulating pig sties pens and privies within town limits.
Wall Street calm as trading resumes after a three day weekend. The Dow at 942.13 up 1.43 points while NYSE advancers outnumber declines nearly 3 to 2. Investors wait for first quarter earnings with little news to move prices. Active issues include Denny's Restaurants up to 134, Gulf & Western at 39, Texaco up 4 at 311, and General Telephone up 3044.
The Tax Research Association of Houston and Harris County reports school costs per pupil nearly doubled in nine years. At the current pace, TRA says spending may double in five years though enrollment rises only modestly. The average cost per pupil was 666.54 dollars last school year versus 3859.36 dollars in 1961-62.
Gary Glenn Seabright of E Pall Mall Street was driving when an unidentified car crowded him off Woodstock Lane behind Kinzel Drive 1018. The car hit a tree fence yard and a pole traveling 160 feet. Damages were about $600. Seabright treated and released from Winchester Memorial Hospital.
Weather service data release notes from NOAA describe data sets and usage constraints. The document references departments, forecasts, and archival practices for meteorological observations and alerts. It notes data accessibility via official channels and emphasizes accuracy and public safety.
London AP Kennedy M. Edward Kennedy hedged when asked by Daily Mirror if he would run for president. He cited family duties and fear of assassination, saying he must focus on voiceless Americans and not let fear derail his effectiveness.
Maine shows a lengthy coastline of 3 478 miles yet a direct straight line distance of 228 miles. The contrast highlights how irregular shores create long navigable inlets and peninsulas while the inland width remains compact.
Increasing cloudiness with showers likely in the west tonight and a chance of showers east. Lows mid to upper 30s. Tuesday mostly cloudy with showers likely east and a few west. highs in the 60s, 50s in the northwestern mountains. Extended forecast fair and cold. highs upper 40s to 50s, lows around 30. Rainfall—past 48 hours 1.9 inches. April rainfall 19 inches. year totals shown. Yesterday high 44 degrees. Sunset 6 38, moonrise 11 41 tonight, last quarter April 6.
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