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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1977

Page

2

Shenandoah Festival Weekend Schedule Highlights and Highlights

Festival activities span Friday to Sunday with concerts by Shenandoah College, Queen Shenandoah coronation, firemen parades led by Dottie West, field band competitions, royal performances of The New Virginians, receptions, fireworks, and dance events. Notable names include James Wood High School, Handley High School, Blacksburg VPI, Dottie West, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Bob Wood & Band._event details include parade grand feature, Mayors Luncheon, and multiple ball and concert evenings across Winchester and Round Hill venues.

Shenandoah College and Conservatory Ofusic James Wood High Loudoun Mall Ward Plaza Frederick County Junior High School Glaize Packing House Pennsylvania Avenue Handley High School Rowl Shenandoah L. Laury Boone Royal Command Blacksburg V.P.I Dottie West James Woodish Ruritan Round Hill Winchester Recreation Park New Virginians Handley Auditorium Lee Jackson Millwood Avenue Paul Hornung Sugar Ray Leonard Don Strock Howard Stevens Chip Garber James Wood High School Winchester Armory Jeep Bennett U.A.W Paper Mill Road Bob Wood Nashville Tenn Aes

Missing Uranium Believed In Israel, Times Says

The Los Angeles Times reports US and European sources say about 200 tons of natural uranium vanished from a 1960s cargo ship en route from West Germany to Italy. It was destined to fuel Israel's Dimona reactor. Israel denies knowledge.

Los Angeles Israel West Germany Italy Los Angeles Times the Times U.S Mediterranean Washington, D.C Negev Desert

Winchester Grand Feature Parade rolls through town crowds cheer

The 179 unit Grand Feature Parade winds from Cameron and Cork streets to Handley Ave with a large crowd expected. Celebrities including Paul Hornung Dottie West and Mel Tillis will ride official cars or floats as judges review the procession for awards across 20 categories.

Paul Hornung Dottie West Mel Tillis

Warren County to Discuss Acting Administrator Appointment

Warren County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday May 3 at 1 p.m. in the courthouse to discuss naming an acting county administrator to replace William G. O’Brien whose resignation takes effect May 15. The agenda includes courthouse addition architectural services, the Patty Tract road bond, a Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District report, a road abandonment request, and Health and Highway Department updates.

Front Royal Warren County Board of Supervisors William G. O'Brien Patty Shenandoah Farms Raymond Rudacille Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District Alton Mathews Health Department Highway Department

Weather outlook and local incident report for Northern Valley

The forecast calls for cold nights and sunny cool days with mid 60s to 80s by Tuesday. John Howard of Stephens City is reported in stable condition after a motorcycle mishap in the Pine Subdivision near Stephens City yesterday. Royal rainfall records and moon phase data are listed, with long-term averages and notable extremes.

John Howard Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital Pine Atlantic Coast Northern Plains Gulf Eastern Plains Lower Midwest

Catch-All Tax Cut Bill Delayed as Energy Plan Looms

The Senate approved the first part of Carter energy measures, a $30 million yearly credit for independent oil drillers, while insulation tax credits were shelved. Leaders warned against attaching energy tax breaks to the main catch-all bill and urged later consideration as part of a broader energy program.

Washington Senate Carter Russell B. Long D-La Congress Long Senate House Conference Committee

Well-Capping Team Returns to Shut Off North Sea Oil

STAVANGER Norway AP The well capping crew returned at dawn with new gear to seal the runaway North Sea gusher. After three failed attempts, smaller pipe rams reduce the flow to two inches to allow a four ton valve to be bolted in place and heavy mud pumped in. Phillips Petroleum said zero pressure will kill the well and bring it under control. Red Adair and two crew members arrived to supervise the operation amid favorable weather.

Stavanger Norway Bravorig North Sea Iiecaie Phillips Petroleum Co Phillips Paul N Red Adair Houston Tex Boots” Hansen Richard Hatteberg Mony

Zairean Paratroopers Strike Rebel Territory in Shaba

About 100 Zairean soldiers parachuted into Shaba province and captured nine rebels as government forces advance westward from Kolwezi on April 16. AZA reports dawn jumps from two C130 aircraft and minimal resistance along the westward road and rail corridor toward the Angolan border.

Kinshasa Zaire Shaba Kolwezi AZA

Humphrey Plans Retirement After 1982 Term Ends

Sen. Hubert Humphrey says he rejected calls to be tougher after losing the Senate Majority Leader race. He recently had bladder cancer surgery and plans to retire from politics when his term ends in 1982 to write and reflect. He notes life is fragile and aims to pursue personal dreams.

Humphrey New York Sen Hubert Humphrey Senate McCall's Magazine

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