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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1971
Page
1
In Frederick County a site development ordinance could guide orderly growth as shopping centers and manufacturing plants develop. The measure would require site plans detailing entrances traffic lanes utilities sewers and rights of way, with zoning and building permit considerations.
A one story house with finished attic burned, likely electrical cause. Crosswinds fanned flames. house total loss and uninsured. Red Cross assisting. family found a new residence. Fire crews from Clearbrook Shawnee Rouss tankers and D K Russell spray aided. Additional small blazes reported: trash barrel flare, car fire near Ward s Mobile Homes, and a Ridgeway trailer home loss with Boyd Abrell ownership.
On Easter weekend snow slides struck tourist groups in Austria killing at least seven people and injuring many. Authorities warned against sending groups to threatened slopes as two student groups were caught by snowslides, including a 13 year old West German girl. Four French tourists in one party also died.
Bell's store announces open tonight until 9 pm for shopping. The notice highlights extended evening hours.
Defense Minister Dayan proposed a partial Sinai withdrawal as a step to peace but Egypt and President Sadat rejected any Israeli presence and demanded full positions along the canal. Sadat tied withdrawal to reopening the canal and a staged handover. Dayan warned of Soviet aid to Egypt and called for cautious steps toward peace. More than 25,000 visitors thronged Jerusalem for the weekend holy days.
Judge Woltz chairs the committee naming one student from Winchester Frederick and Clarke County high schools for character leadership and responsibility. The $500 prize from the Winchester Evening Star and Senator Harry Byrd Jr. supports education or startup efforts. Announcement comes at graduation. Woltz profile notes UVA degrees and Army CIC service.
Premier Chou En Lai assured Pakistan that China will support Islamabad if India launches aggression. The message to President Yahya Khan followed New Delhi denying cross border incursions and cites Pakistan’s fight in East Pakistan as internal.
U S forces in South Vietnam dropped to 296 500 the weekly summary shows a decline of 5 400 to the lowest since August 1966. The force includes 223 100 Army 40 500 Air Force 18 000 Marines 14 800 Navy and 100 Coast Guard. Lt Gen Davison says about 7 500 combat troops will remain after May 1 to form a mobile reaction force.
Southerly winds bring warm air to Virginia signaling a warming trend that should last through Tuesday. The item lists local shop hours and a 25 percent discount tonight with limited supply, plus an ad for Roy DeCrane's "Cut Your Own Taxes" at $1.00 plus tax in Winchester Evening Star.
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