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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1971
Page
2
John M. Jones, 64, of Luray Virginia, was killed when a tractor overturned on his farm four miles southwest of Crofton Kentucky. Authorities say a hidden stump caused the accident. India exports in May reached 176.21 million dollars, up 18.67 million from May 1970.
In U.S. District Court Richmond seeks to merge its school system with Chesterfield and Henrico. Two letters, including one from 1969 gubernatorial candidate William C. Battle, enter the record along with testimony by State Superintendent Woodrow W. Wilkerson about desegregation plans and the impact of new statewide standards on funding.
Virginia state veterinarian Dr. W L Bendix announced vaccination for equine encephalomyelitis will start Sept. 15. The USDA will fund vaccine for all 118000 Virginia horses and cover vets fees. Bendix says VEE is now endemic in the United States and vaccination is strongly recommended for horses eight months old or older.
Mrs Edward Walker of 593 N Kent St died in a Winchester nursing home. She had lived most of her life in Winchester and is survived by a brother and sister in Washington plus several relatives. The Cartwright Funeral Home will host calling hours tonight and conduct the service tomorrow at 1 pm led by Rev Moses L Prather, with burial at Orrick. A separate notice lists funeral arrangements for Mrs June Henshall Allen of 548 N Loudoun St who died Monday in Staunton. services set for Friday at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Robert J Donnelly officiating. She leaves a daughter, two siblings and a father, among others. Call hours are tomorrow evening 7:30 to 9.
Benjamin Butler argued the opening statement outlines intended proof, not facts. He described the four year marriage as deteriorating, a possible mental breakdown of the husband, and a fatal confrontation after a jam session at the Anderson home. Mrs. Anderson showed emotion during testimony.
Answers cover literature history geography and figures. Items include Doubting Thomas Tom Tom the Piper's son True SE and NE Gregory Peck Betsy Ross Pussy Cat Pussy Cat Nebraska Memphis Romulous and Remus and Paul Revere's Ride.
Partly cloudy in Virginia with a chance of showers and 60 degree tonight. Extended forecast calls for more showers Friday then a warm weekend with highs in the 80s. In New York the stock market rose, the Dow up 4.82 points at 908.95. advancers led declines, aided by optimism over the Nixon administration's economic package. Halliburton and Northwest Airlines led gains while rainfall data are listed for the year.
The Salvation Army to host a Bag Sale at its Thrift Store this Saturday. Store hours run 9 30 a m to 5 p m with proceeds aiding local programs.
Britannica notes queen ants and termites can live up to 50 years while some adult mayflies live under two hours showing dramatic lifespan variation across insect groups.
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