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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1973

Page

3

Kidnappers Demand 17 Million for Getty III in Rome

The 16 year old J Paul Getty III, grandson of oil magnate J Paul Getty, is the subject of a ransom demand of 17 million dollars. His family lawyer said the parents cannot pay and the grandfather refuses. The kidnapping occurred in Rome three weeks ago, with threats and a letter claiming the youth is abducted. In Danville Virginia a fatal shooting near Dan River Inc left one woman dead and three others injured, including two police officers.

Rome J. Paul Getty III Giovanni Iacovoni Britain London Iacovoni Young Getty Italy Piazza Navona Danville Louise Bailey Java Dan River, Inc Roy Morrison Chatham Danville Memorial Hospital M.E. Banks F.A. Poindexter

Today’s Crossword Puzzle Clues Snapshot

Crossword puzzle clues listed with numbers across 10 14 16 17 and various hints. Includes definitions like Micammed Born Jump forward Thin person French preposition highway protective devices cadiz cheers and more.

Promoter Cancels Plans for 2nd Virginia Beach Rock Festival

Promoter Jim Tatum withdraws his permit application for a second rock festival in Virginia Beach, citing lack of full community support. The first event drew about 13 000 attendees and faced police criticism over drugs traffic and property damage. A bluegrass festival remains on for Aug 10 12 with tighter rules and clear parking notices.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Pungo Jim Tatum W. W. Davis Davis Fairgrounds Tatum Civic Center Hampton Roads Coliseum Norfolk Scope Santana

Four Warren 4-H Members Compete in Northern District Show

Four members of the Warren County 4 H Light Horse and Pony Club took part in the Northern District 4 H Horse Show on July 14 at Oatlands in Loudoun County. Competing with their mounts Trudy Ready Gain Commanchie and Doodles, Tammy Jo Burke earned 1st in Junior Reining and 2nd in Junior Western Riding, with 4th in Western Equitation and 4th in Western Pleasure. Cindi Johnson placed 3rd in Junior Western Riding and 2nd in Junior Pleasure Trail.

Front Royal Warren County Light Horse and Pony Club Oatlands Loudoun County Cori Cutler Trudy Halle Cutler Tammy Jo Burke Cindie Johnson Cindi Johnson Western

Royal Couple To Visit U S After Nixon Invitation

Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako accept President Nixon’s invite to visit the United States next year per an imperial spokesman. The announcement follows Nixon’s invitation amid ongoing diplomacy.

Tokyo Hirohito Nagako Nixon United States

Virginia Governor Says Ghost Haunting Mansion Is Welcome

Gov Linwood Holton says his family does not want the mansion ghost to leave and notes odd events since moving in. A San Diego woman claims to have exorcised the spirit and writes of a possible lover named Ralph. The tale traces to Gov McKinney’s era in the 1890s with reports of footsteps and voices around the governor’s mansion in Richmond.

Richmond Virginia Linwood Holton San Diego Calif Holton California Elizbeth Ann Boeck Ralph Philip W. McKinney McKinney

Exiled Greek King Constantine to attend AHEPA banquet

Exiled Greek King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie will be guests of honor at the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association banquet in Hollywood Florida on August 23. They are the featured dignitaries for the event.

Hollywood Fla Constantine Anne Marie American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

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