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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1977

Page

2

Quiet at State Prison After Work Stoppage Ends

Richmond AP reports the State Penitentiary returned to quiet after a 300 inmate work stoppage. Armed guards and state police, backed by a thunderstorm, restored order within 20 minutes of inmates breaking into storerooms and arming themselves. Warden Zahradnich faced demands including his dismissal, rejected by authorities.

Richmond State Penitentiary State Corrections T. Don Hutto Robert F. Zahradnich Hutto Corrections Department

Virginia drought disaster aid nears completion for counties

Gov. Mills Godwin announced that 22 more Virginia counties received drought disaster status, bringing total approved counties to 22 of 42. The list includes Albemarle Goochland Orange Buckingham Cumberland Henrico Highland King George New Kent Spotsylvania Bath Brunswick Caroline Charles City Hanover King William Lancaster Middlesex Prince George Richmond Rockbridge. Gloucester Essex Mathews James City await approval.

Richmond Mills Godwin Godwin Virginia Federal Disaster Assistance Administration Albemarle Goochland Orange Buckingham Cumberland Henrico Highland King George New Kent Powhatan Spotsylvania Bath Brunswick Caroline Charles City Hanover King North Anna Vepco State Corporation Commission Nathaniel Ward Hatch Jr Anthony F. Troy Internal Revenue Service Troy House Senate Rules Committees IRS Senate General Assembly Assembly Fairfax Tysons Corner McLean Fairfax County Fairfax County Board of Supervisors International Drive Chain Bridge Road Lerner Corp Tysons II President Tysons Corner John F. Herrity Lerner Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation

Virginia Growers Victory Over Labor Dept in Transport Payments

Virginia officials claim success against U S Department of Labor rules on advanced transportation payments for fruit workers. Frederick County Fruitgrowers Association won a ruling by U S District Judge Ted Dalton noting that temporary worker hiring laws need not cover association payments. Delmer Robinson cites losses of about 25000 dollars last year from prepaid transport for workers who left early.

Neil Haemer Virginia U.S. Department of Labor U.S Ted Dalton Frederick County Fruitgrowers Association Robinson Robinson Ad Department of Labor Labor Department U.S. Employment Service Agriculturists

Mystery of killer's motive noted by chief after latest incident

Chief Keenan says mystery remains but focus shifts to clothing details as descriptions are requested. Gunman uses a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 revolver firing not more than four bullets per incident, possibly keeping a last round as a safety measure.

Keenan Charter Arms Bulldog Charter Arms Corp Bridgeport, Conn Francis J. McLoughlin

Weather Forecast and College Registration Note

The forecast calls for a warm and humid period with afternoon thundershowers possible in the Northern Valley and statewide. No rainfall reported yesterday. August rainfall totals shown and historical rainfall data included. Lord Fairfax Community College announces registration on Monday August 8 from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. for three part sequence courses with listed offerings and required tuition payment.

Middletown Lord Fairfax Community College

Camp Hoover Opening for Public Visits Aug 6 and 7

Shenandoah National Park will open Camp Hoover to the public on August 6 and 7. Buses will run from Byrd Visitor Center at Big Meadows 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a 9:30 a.m. guided six mile round trip hike. Private cars barred due to limited parking. food not available.

Front Royal Shenandoah National Park Camp Hoover William M. Loftis Byrd Visitor Center Big Meadows Camp Hoover

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