Skeleton of Byrd Bridge Remains After Dismantling
Moore Brothers Construction of Verona continues to dismantle the 50 year old Byrd Bridge over the Shenandoah River on Rt. 50. Workers remove cement and steel decking, plan to salvage trusses, and replace the span with a new continuous bridge at a $2.7 million contract. Traffic rerouted to the 1975 span until completion likely next June.
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Star
Clarke County
London Bridge
Arizona
America
Byrd Bridge
Shenandoah River
Rt. 50
Moore Brothers Construction Co. of
Verona
W.F . Sibert
Moore Brothers
Highway Department
Sibert
Rt. 7
Area GOPs Seek Candidate for House of Delegates
Two potential Republicans Kenneth Stiles of Frederick County and Thomas Byrd of Clarke County appeared before a GOP search committee seeking a challenger to Democrat Alson Smith. The panel, which had 14 initial candidates narrowed to four, invites other qualified locals to come forward. The nominating committee will pick final nominees at the Warrenton convention on June 9 for the 27th Senate and 17th Legislative District. Delegation members named include Raymon Guest Jr., John Marlow, Ronald Gilliam, Gary Butler, Allen Nicholls, Joe Denny, Kathy Gilliam, Bernard McMahon, Paul Hockman, Lynn Armentrout, and Clyde Magee.
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House of Delegates
GOP
Alson Smith
Kenneth Stiles
Frederick County
Thomas Byrd
Clarke County
Bill Bayliss
Byrd
Stiles
Bayliss
Warrenton
William Truban
del. Raymond R
Andy) Guest Jr
Warren County
Guest
Front Royal
John Marlow
Ronald Gilliam
Gary Butler
Allen Nicholls
Joe Denny
Kathy Gilliam
Bernard McMahon
Paul Hockman
Lynn Armentrout
Clyde Magee
Break-in at Darlington Sawmill Reported
Frederick County Sheriff's Department investigates a morning break-in at Darlington Sawmill on Route 50 East. A chain saw and hand tools valued at 1400 dollars were stolen from the Sawyer's booth building.
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Frederick County
Area Residents Say Humbug to Gas Shortage
Star readers discuss rising fuel costs as Bruce Taylos and Larry Taylor lament unaffordable gas, Ed Mund Walker predicts quitting work when prices surge. Experts say real scarcity exists but blame oil firms for PR, with projections of $3.20 per gallon in 20 years and $1.20 soon, while Italy already pays $2.80 and consumption rises.
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The
Star
Bruce Taylos
Mt. Williams
Larry Taylor
Italy
U.S
Impressions of China Shared by Robinson at Rotary Club
George M. Stoddart reports Robinson described his China trip to the Winchester Rotary Club. He contrasted daily life in Red China with American trade hopes noting limited cash but desire for friendship, and observed stark housing, limited technology, and luxury cars seen only in Hong Kong.
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China
Buzz Sullivan
Kent St
America
Winchester
Dudte
Agasdh
United States
Robinson
Tokyo
Saeed Etter
Peninsula Hotel
Hong
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Center For Energy Research
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Darmstadter
H. Esfandiary
Harry Kemper
Bruce Taylor
George M. Stoddart
Russia
Bekeas
J. Kenneth Robinson
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