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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1978

Page

9

Sanctuary Granted To Ala. Fugitive

Gov Milliken of Michigan refuses to extradite Lizzie Williams an Alabama fugitive who preached salvation on Detroit streets. Williams aged 24 at arrest in 1942 faced a 218 year sentence as an accomplice to armed robbery. Milliken cites her 27 years in Michigan without criminal involvement and grants sanctuary.

Lansing, Mich Lizzie Williams Alabama William Milliken Milliken Washington Wallace

Water Wiggle Toy Recalled After Child Deaths

The Water Wiggle toy by Whamm-O Manufacturing Co. is recalled after two child deaths. About 2.5 million sold nationwide at $3.50 each. The seven foot hose with a red head could cause drowning when the nozzle cover lodged in a child’s mouth. Refunds offered.

Washington Consumer Product Safety Commission Whamm-0 Manufacturing Co San Gabriel Calif

Quinlan family fights for guardian and end of life care

In September 1975 the Quinlans sought Joseph Quinlan as Karen Ann's guardian to remove life support and allow her to die with dignity. After the state supreme court ruling her doctors weaned her from the respirator and she moved to a nursing home.

Joseph Quinlan Denville Miss Quinlan Richard Watson Mrs. Quinlan Australia England Karen Quinlans Morris County St. Clare's Hospital Quinlan

Handley High Forms NHS Chapter as Hamnar arrives in NY

E E Bayliss III serves in the Air Force in Guam administering radar skills with the 605 Military Airlift Support. A new National Honor Society chapter is chartered at Handley High School. Dag Hammarskjold arrives in New York to begin his tenure as UN secretary general.

E.E. Bayliss III Air Force Guam National Honor Society Handley High School Dag Hammarskjold The United Nations New York

Last-Minute Filers Face Six Week Tax Refund Delays

IRS warns last minute filers that refunds will take about six weeks. April 17 deadline given for returns, with two extra days due to Saturday. Officials urge careful filing and use of aids at post offices and IRS centers to assist needed residents.

Washington Internal Revenue Service IRS Tony Bombardiere

Vietnamese refugee set himself ablaze in Cape Charles

Vu Nhu Loc, 45, a Vietnamese refugee, poured gasoline on his body and jumped from a second floor balcony after dousing his apartment fire. He survived in satisfactory condition after transfer to Norfolk General’s burn unit. investigators found no booby traps as locals and police describe the incident. A passerby, Eddie Sayers, helped smother the flames.

Cape Charles Vu Nhu Loc Eastern Shore Norfolk General Hospital Loc Eddie Sayers

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