Obituary: Capt. George H. Grim of Alexandria
Capt. George H. Grim of Alexandria Virginia formerly Winchester died yesterday in an Alexandria hospital. Born May 3 1890 in Winchester he was a WWI veteran who reorganized Company I in 1920 and led it until 1932. He held multiple fraternal and civic roles and is survived by eight grandchildren and a great grandchild. A funeral will be held at Cunningham Funeral Home with full military burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Comecon Aims for Deeper Integration and Convertible Currency
Moscow reports a two decade plan to integrate Comecon economies under a collective currency and standardized parts. The outline, approved at the Bucharest meeting, stresses voluntariness and non supranational bodies while keeping domestic planning intact. Western analysts note potential trade flexibility within the bloc.
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Vehicle Lands In Creek After Loss Of Control
A northbound car on Paper Mill Road left the pavement at 11:30 last night, struck a highway marker and water meter, then tumbled 296 feet into a creek. Driver Edward Hillyard, 28, cited for about 400 in damages. passenger Samuel Markley, 30, treated and released. Also, a May 19 stolen auto from Lamar Sloan used car was recovered in Jersey City, N.J. no details released.
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Community Walk Supports Local Recreation Projects
Clarke County and Berryville offer year round programs including Little League baseball football tennis courts and a swimming pool. The walk through Battletown and Longmarsh Districts highlighted local support for donating funds with direct impact and no bureaucratic overhead.
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Missing 1 year old Black Labrador Wollie in Clarke County
A missing one year old female Black Labrador named Wollie from Woodley Farm south of Berryville. Last seen August 3 evening wearing a chain choke collar with Clarke County tag No 1114. Reward offered for information leading to return. Contact Graham at 955-2672.
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Cyclist Locks Bike to Liberty Bell Replica at Treasury
A Washington cyclist chains his bike to a large replica of the Liberty Bell at the Treasury Department entrance on East Executive Avenue. Tourists nearby overlook the scene as the chain seals the bike in a safe haven amid busy commutes.
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Panthers Acquitted Of Attempted Murder In New Orleans
In New Orleans twelve Black Panthers were found not guilty of attempted murder of police in a Desire Street shootout. Jurors deliberated half an hour for a unanimous verdict, while nine other defendants still face aggravated battery charges from the same incident.
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Pan Am denies overweight charge on 747 runway incident
Pan American Airlines says a 747 that struck San Francisco airport lights on takeoff July 30 was 25 tons under the limit, denying Senator Kennedy's overweight claim. Spokesman Hermoses cites a 700000 pound gross weight with 280000 pounds of fuel. maximum 750000. NTSB will hold hearings Aug. 17 as runway conditions and usable length are noted.
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Bulk Mailers Plan Court Challenge to Rate Hike
The Direct Mail Advertising Association representing 1600 bulk mailers said it will sue to block a Postal Service plan to raise third class bulk mail rates from 4.2 to 5 cents per piece this year. The rates would rise by 0.2 cents annually for five years under a Rate Commission proposal. The May 8 4 to 4.2 cent increase was already in effect.
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Bible School to Open Monday at Country Church
A Vacation Bible School will start Monday and run through Friday at the Country Church on Red Bud Road. It will be held each evening starting at 6 30 with activities for children and families.
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Fuel Truck Fire Extinguished Near Winchester
A gasoline truck carrying about 7 700 gallons caught fire on Route 50 west near Winchester city limits at 4 30 p m yesterday. Round Hill volunteers used high pressure hoses and dry chemical powders to extinguish after a tire blowout on departure from I 81. Only brake linings and one tire suffered damage. The driver evacuated and used a small extinguisher until responders arrived.
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Weather Snapshot For Winchester Virginia Weekend
Mostly sunny Sunday with low to mid 80s temperatures and cooler highs in the highlands. Tonight mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. No rainfall in the past 24 hours. August rain year-to-date 1.89 inches. five year monthly rainfall averages listed.
Summertree opens at Wayside Theater in Middletown
The Wayside Theater presents Summertree July 10 15 in Middletown. Ron Cowen wrote the play at 21 about a Vietnam veteran's life ending in a tree limb. Ella Gerber directs with Robert Clement leading the cast as the Young Man and Norman Budd as his father.
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Copernicus Theory Sets Foundation for Modern Astronomy
Copernicus proposed the sun as the center of the planetary system, a shift that underpins modern astronomy and changed celestial understanding for scholars and scientists.
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Cabin Entered at Siler Investigated by Deputies
Frederick County deputies Richards and Anderson investigated a break in at a cabin owned by Robert L. Johnson in Siler. The entry was reported to the sheriff at 10 45 p m yesterday with no further details available today.
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Siler
Frederick County
Sheriff's Office
Richards and Anderson
True or False Quick Study Answers Set
A compact answer key listing 10 items. It confirms True for item 1, names the novel Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates for item 2, Bolivia for item 3, Franklin D. Roosevelt for item 4, South Dakota for item 5, Yes for item 6, a line from a poem for item 7, New York City for item 8, mercy killing for item 9, and a pronoun phrase he spoke to my wife and me for item 10.
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