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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1979

Page

2

Teen smoking rate shows downward turn new HEW report

Government data due today indicate teenage smoking rose to 16 percent by 1974 but is turning downwards. Officials expect figures showing 3.5 million adults quit recently and urge a tobacco industry campaign to wait until adulthood to smoke.

Surgeon General Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW Joseph A. Califano Jr San Francisco National Interagency Council On Smoking and Health Califano National Clearinghouse For Council Califano Addressey Washington

School Board Appointments Shift to County Supervisors

Chief Deputy Attorney General says Coleman letter not official opinion on conflicts of interest as it conflates teachers with administrative staff. Ray Boyce to step down June 30, with county supervisors set to appoint the next school board member, replacing the three-member Trustee Electoral Board.

Walter Riland Coleman Smith Riland the Star Today Ray Boyce County Board of Supervisors School Trustee

Shaffer Seeks Republican Nomination for Commissioner of Revenue

Rita Shaffer, Clarke County finance officer, announces her bid for the Republican nomination for commissioner of revenue at the June 2 party convention. She challenges incumbent Democrat Mary Rhoden, citing county financial experience and duties. Also in Winchester, a man was injured after jumping from a second floor apartment, and several break-ins were reported overnight including C&F Enterprises, James Wood High School lounge, and Cornwell's Grocery. Housing calls rise for Up With People cast arriving May 3 to 6 for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival events. host families urged to assist.

Shaffer Mary Rhoden Winchester C&¥ F Enterprises North Loudoun St Ralph Hite James Wood High School Cornwell's Berryville Ave

Weather Forecast And Rainfall Totals For Virginia Region

The extended forecast shows showers possible Saturday morning then clearing with fair conditions Sunday and Monday. Temperatures will be in the 60s to 70s in most areas, with cooler nights in the 40s to low 50s. Rainfall totals for the period and historical months are listed, including April rainfall to date and average monthly figures.

Virginia National Weather Service Georgia New England Midwest Great Lakes Central Pacific Coast Central Rockies Plains Minnesota Iowa

Chamber Delegation Tours Congress In April Visit

About 30 Winchester Frederick County Chamber members met with Congressman J Kenneth Robinson Senator John Warner and lunch with Senator Harry F Byrd Jr in Washington. The annual trip by the Legislative Action Committee covered energy economy Rhodesia inflation Africa Saudi Arabia CIA foreign policy agriculture and budget. Sam Jones and Charles Toan presented a Blossom Festival program and Blossom pin.

Winchester - Frederick County Rhodesia Africa Saudi Arabia CIA Armed Sam Jones Champer and Charles

Clarke County Administrator Advocates Managed Growth

Berryville Clarke County Chamber luncheon heard Clarke County Administrator Bob Lee argue that growth must be managed to protect financial integrity. He noted Clarke County had the district’s highest income gains from 1960 to 1975 while showing the lowest population growth, linking trends to policy.

Star Berryville Clarke County Bob Lee Lee Chamber Lord Fairfax Planning District Lord Fairfax Clarke Clarke Chamber

Clarke County Tax Rates Highlight Growth Speech

Lee told county businessmen at a Farm Restaurant luncheon in Waterloo that Clarke County has low taxes with no license tax or merchants capital tax and minimal machinery and tools rates. The Clarke Chamber, revived recently, includes county and Berryville members. Berryville Bargain Days, June 1 and 2, were outlined by John Friant and Chet Hobert with outdoor sales and prizes.

Lee Clarke Farm Waterloo Clarke Chamber County Berryville John Friant Chet Hobert

Lost dog in Winchester owner offers reward

A male mixed hound and poodle dog missing since Monday April 16 in Winchester. The dog is about years old, with a shaggy black coat, white paws and legs, and a white tipped tail. He bears an identification tag. A sizeable reward is offered for his return. Please call with any information.

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