Health Care Study Continues in Senate Hearing
The Senate Finance Committee probed health care costs and possible cures as UAW President Leonard Woodcock and AFL-CIO’s Andrew Biemiller testified on a government financed system. Other witnesses included Sen. Javits, and debates covered Kennedy’s federal takeover, Nixon’s private-insurance approach, and Byrnes’ modified small-business subsidy plan.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
Andrew Biemiller
Afl-Cio
Labor Organization
Jacob K. Javits
RNY
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Nixon
House
John W. Byrnes
R-Wis
Byrnes
Heroin Conviction Will Go to Va High Court
In Winchester, William Blair Myers, 23, convicted last month of illegal heroin possession, will appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals after Judge Elliott D. Marshall overruled motions for a new trial. Myers faces a three year penitentiary sentence. Also, Russell Harman, 73, pleaded guilty to shooting Eric Roberts on Jan 1 and faces trial for attempted murder. John Junior Bradley admitted breaking into a Winchester News Stand.
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Winchester
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Richmond
William M. Mote
William Blair Myers
Handley Ave
Corporation Court
Elliott D. Marshall
Myers
Marshall
State Penitentiary
Russell William Harman
Watson Ave
Eric Bruce Roberts
Eric Roberts
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John Junior Bradley
Summer Project Approved for Winchester Schools
Jacob L. Johnson announced that a Title I summer project totaling 12000 dollars has been approved for Winchester Schools. First graders attend an orientation the week of June 14 to 18 at Virginia Avenue and Quarles Schools with parent sessions June 15 and 16. A five week summer school for those needing extra experience runs June 28 to July 30 at the same sites.
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Jacob L. Johnson
Winchester
Virginia Avenue
Quarles
Quarles School
Original musical on pollution leaves TV viewers cold
AP reviewer Cynthia Lowry criticizes ABCs L il Abner musical for clumsy plotting and uneven tone. The satire blends dogpatch characters with a pollution plot and references that fail to land with audiences. Also notes Hugh Downs leaving NBCs Today and Frank McGees upcoming NBC role as part of shifting network news plans.
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New York
ABC
al Capp
L’il Abner
Dogpatch
Daisy Mae
Mammy
Pappy Yokum
Henny Youngman
Spiro Agnew
Hugh Downs
NBC
Downs
Frank McGee
McGee
Network
Harry Reasoner
Howard K. Smith
Widow of Famed Tenor Dies at 84 in Dublin
Lily Countess McCormack widow of Ireland’s famed tenor John McCormack died Monday in a Dublin nursing home at age 84. She had lived in New York in recent years and made regular visits to Ireland for holidays. She will be buried beside her husband at Dean’s Grange cemetery in Dublin.
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Dublin
Ireland
Lily Countess McCormack
John McCormack
New York
Dean’s Grange Cemetery
Holton Names 5 to Racing Study
Gov Linwood Holton appointed five members to the 20 member State Parimutuel Betting Study Commission. Named were J Addison Dalton Richmond Randolph D Rouse Arlington Charles F Phillips Jr Lexington Walter W Craigie Sr Richmond and John W Hanes Sr New York. Hanes headed a New York committee that backed expanded tracks at Saratoga Belmont and Aqueduct. Five state senators already named to the study by Lt. Gov Reynolds. Ten more to be named from the House of Delegates.
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Richmond
Linwood Holton
J. Addison Dalton
Randolph D. Rouse
Arlington
Charles F. Phillips Jr
Lexington
Walter W. Craigie Sr
John W. Hanes Sr
New York
Hanes
Saratoga
Belmont
Aqueduct
State Senate
J. Sargeant Reynolds
House of Delegates
Henry Godfrey Seeks Variance for Valley Avenue Addition
Henry Godfrey requests a variance to Article V Section 14 to permit building an addition at 3031 Valley Avenue. The action seeks approval to expand the present operation.
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Henry Godfrey
Valley Avenue
War Crimes Inquiry Calls New Witnesses
An unofficial congressional inquiry heard West Point graduates claim U.S. troops tortured prisoners and burnt villages in Vietnam. Five former military intelligence agents and Lt. Col. Anthony B. Herbert were listed as witnesses, though Herbert said the Army barred him from testifying.
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Washington
West Point
Vietnam
Ronald V. Dellums
Dcalif
Anthony B. Herbert
Carl Albert
House
Albert
Robert B. Johnson
Ron Bartek
Gordon Livingston
Investigation into Virginia Assigned Risk auto coverages
The State Corporation Commission opened Case 18956 to decide whether automobile medical payments and auto physical damage insurance should be offered via the Assigned Risk Plan and how such coverages would be made available. A hearing is set for May 20, 1971 at 10:00 A.M. in Richmond in the Blanton Building to hear all interested parties and the public.
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State Corporation Commission
Virginia Automobile Insurance Plan
Commission
Blanton Building
Richmond
Virginia
Panther Jury Faces Uncertain Path Amid Contempt Findings
A Chicago special grand jury probing the 1969 police raid deaths of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark faces delays as special prosecutor Barnabas Sears is fined 50 dollars hourly for defying a judge by not calling witnesses from a federal grand jury. The judge ordered continued testimony, with potential suspensions if orders are not followed. State's Atty. Edward Hanrahan and Police Supt. James Conlisk are mentioned as figures in the case.
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Chicago
Barnabas F Sears
Joseph A. Power
Sears
Power
Hanrahan
Fred Hampton
Mark Clark
James B. Conlisk
Conlisk
Ecology Action Unit Weighs Virginia Air Ordinances
The Air Pollution Committee of Ecology Action of Winchester met last night to discuss ordinances on air pollution for Virginia. Committee chair Mrs Betty Hauck announced attendees included Gary Cook George and Mrs Jones Richard Goode Ken Marquess and Steve Marquess.
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Ecology Action of
Winchester
State of
Virginia
Betty Hauck
Universities rise from 17 in 1945 to 44 in current period
The record notes a growth from 17 universities in 1945 to 44 institutions now, highlighting a substantial expansion in higher education over the decades.
Land Use Classifications List
The document lists zoning designations including A-1 Agriculture Limited A-2 Agriculture General A-1 Residential Limited A-2 Residential General B-1 Business Limited B-2 Business General M-1 Industrial Limited M-2 Industrial General.
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American Medical Association
HEW
Elliot Richardson
Rome
Harmon
Roberts
Anthony R. Roberts
Cynthia Lowry
AP Television
Holton
DIAL
Ster
Lost
Jack
O.H. Glenn
Jackson
Womeldorf
C&p Telephone Co
Gordon B. Gorbin
E. North Ave
Caroline Fletcher
Tom Marks
Colonial Roofing Co
Nain
Monmouth St
Apts
Dodge Ave
Norman Weisman
Rt. 1
Browntown Rd
Front Royal
Kibler’s
Route
Igirls
Idown
Carl Wilkins Development
Rouss Avenue
Winchester Credit Corporation
Echo Village
The
Steak House of
State Employment Service
Veterans Administration
Clarke County
National Committee
Jobs For Veterans
Call Wilkins Development
Shawneeland
Board of Zoning Appeals
Council Chamber
City Hall
Board OF Zoning AP
James T. Swiger
Monterey
Highland County
Conract
R. Turner Jones
Parkwood
Total Electric
Commodore
Ward
Valley Ave
Herbert
Pentagon
Fred Laughlin
Panther
Atty
Edward V. Hanrahan
Grand Jury
Judge Power
Ecology Action Unit
Rouss City Hall
Frederick County
Winchester City
BM. Perrero
Common Council
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