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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1973

Page

5

VCU Security Chief and Investigator Arrested on Gun Burglary Charges

Maj. Richard Benson the VCU security director and Lt. Robert Thompson were arrested by state police on charges including possession of a 9 mm Israeli Uzi, theft of 9 mm ammunition, and burglary. Benson faces additional counts of dictaphone theft, while Thompson also faces grand larceny and three burglary counts. Both were released on bond and suspended pending court hearings.

Richmond Richard Benson Virginia Commonwealth University Robert Thompson Benson Thompson Richmond Police Bureau VCU Police VCU Warren W. Brandt

Library Club At JW Hosts Annual Tea

James Wood High School hosted its Library Club spring tea in the home economics suite honoring National Library Week. Members provided refreshments and welcomed guests while sponsors Mrs. Robert Harper and Mrs. Russell Martin praised the cooperation and success of the event.

James Wood High School Library Club Robert Harper Russell Martin

Farmers Livestock Market report for Monday sale

Market listings show hogs veal lambs and cattle prices by weight and category. Price ranges cover hogs from 30 to 35.80 per hundredweight, veal up to 66.50, slaughter cattle mostly mid thirties to forties, and stocker feeder cattle with varied grades and weights. High yielding cows and bulls noted.

Choice & Prime Choice & Prime Light Utility & Commercial Canner & Cutter

Frederick Budget Ready Next Week

Frederick County plans to finish its 1973 74 budget by the latter part of next week. County Accountant Jim Boyd said most work is done and a couple of items remain to be ironed out. He added figures will be presented at a news conference next week.

Frederick County Jim Boyd Boyd

Officials Deny Mentally Retarded Students Perform Heavy Labor

In Norfolk Virginia the NAACP accuses Portsmouth area schools of forcing mentally retarded students at Truxton and Mt Hermon centers into heavy labor as part of job training. School officials call the charges forged while witnesses for the NAACP prepare to testify about deep ditches and toilet bowl cleaning.

Norfolk, Va NAACP U. S Portsmouth Michael Korb U. S. District Court Walter E. Hoffman Henry L. Marsh III Truxton Special Education Center Marsh

James Wood High School names 23 student library aides

Twenty three James Wood High School students serve as volunteer library aides donating an hour daily. Names include Mike Balling Joe Fugitt David Campbell Lester McDonald Debbie Willey Venisa Campbell Sherry Roach Esther Russell Sharon Brill Susie Fultz Debbie Driver Claudia Alger Tim Gowdy Gary Stottlemyer Debbie Cole Diane Dadisman Margaret Henry Joy Campbell Diane Fitzwater Nanette White Mike Short Alma Wolfe. The librarian says aides free Mrs Martin and her to work with teachers and students.

James Wood High School Mike Balling Joe Fugitt David Campbell Lester McDonald Debbie Willey Venisa Campbell Sherry Roach Esther Russell Sharon Brill Susie Fultz Debbie Driver Claudia Alger Tim Gowdy Gary Stottlemyer Debbie Cole Diane Dadisman Margaret Henry Joy Campbell Diane Fitzwater Nanette White Mike Short Alma Wolfe

Howell Sees Clear Choice in Virginia Governor Races

Lt. Gov. Henry E. Howell Jr. argues his record for all Virginians contrasts with Gov. Godwin’s ties to big corporations as both run as independents. GOP contenders Morgan and Canada predict no first ballot winner at Richmond convention while Dalton’s representative promotes Dalton. Earman challenges Godwin as not a true Republican.

Associated Press Henry E. Howell Jr Virginia Republican Party GOP Richmond Howell Fairfax Democratic Committee McLean State Corporation Commission Godwin Commonwealth Club Norfolk Del Herbert N. Morgan Arington Sen A. Joseph Canada Jr Virginia Beach John N. Dalton Radford Terry Davis Jr Canada

Pulaski Woman Named President-Elect of VEA

Dr. Beth Nelson a 46 year old Pulaski County elementary supervisor won 56 percent of votes in a four way race to become president-elect of the Virginia Education Association. She will serve Jan 1975 to July 1976 as the first 18 month VEA president and the first woman in nine years to head the 51 000 member body.

Richmond Pulaski Virginia Education Association Beth Nelson Pulaski County VEA Fairfax Ed Anderson Thomas J. Womack Martinsville John Carter Isle of Wight Nelson Educators’ Group Association National Education Association Virgina David Lawrence Newport News Radford

George E. Allen Dies Noted Presidential Confidant

George E. Allen 77 a trusted adviser to three presidents died Tuesday in Palm Desert California He authored the book Presidents Who Have Known Me detailing friendships with F D Roosevelt H S Truman and D D Eisenhower

George E. Allen Palm Desert Calif U.S Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower

TV Movie Highlights 2 00 p m

A schedule of four films and two late shows with brief plot notes and star details. Magoo as d Artagnan Cyrano and Merlin in Knights and romance. Lightning Strikes Twice with Ruth Roman and Richard Todd. Blockheads with Laurel and Hardy. Forbidden Alliance about Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning. Joe Dakota featuring Jock Mahoney and Luana Patton.

Magoo D’ Artagnan Cyrano Merlin Ruth Roman Richard Todd Norma Shearer Fredric March Charles Laughton Elizabeth Barrett Robert Browning Joe Dakota Jock Mahoney Luana Patton Hollywood Peyton Place Somerset Dennis Mike Lucy Daniel Boone Douglas Star Ruth Washington Jeannie Sarginson W Smith NBC Nightly McHale‘s Thomas & Reasoner Navy Buck Owens Dick van Evening Evening WW. Cronkite Sanford Brady Sanford Brady Bunch and Son Bunch Bibby Bobby Smith-Willis Darlin Povich Eyewitness and Carson Hardy Norma Dakota Oe Shearer Jack Ax. Mahoney

Sammy Davis Jr Dances On Tonight Show Stage

NBCs The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson featured Sammy Davis Jr dancing during station breaks to entertain the audience and add flair to the broadcast.

NBCTV Johnny Carson Sammy Davis Jr

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