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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1974
Page
9
Bluemont villagers open their homes and the old school as a regional relief hub. Residents staff morgue and morgue details, provide food, and assist doctors during the emergency response to the TWA 514 crash. Life in Bluemont is forever changed.
Winchester School Board heatedly debated a preliminary plan to fund a diagnostic treatment center for special education needs across Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties. The $91000 project would diagnose and treat learning disabilities with federal funding covering the first year and declining shares thereafter, prompting concerns over local cost and impact on other programs.
The United Fund of Winchester Frederick County reports it exceeded its 1974 goal of 143000 by over 2500, reaching the target earlier than ever. Chairman Al Toxopeus credits generous citizens and rapid giving, noting the effort of volunteers and eleven agencies.
George A. Froom president of United Inc. commended Toxopeus and the volunteers for an outstanding campaign. He thanked participating agencies and area citizens and urged securing remaining pledges to complete the year's effort.
A group requests written notification of police department allegations and a group meeting on December 5 1974 to air grievances against the community governing body. They seek an answer by December 4 1974 and note they were not allowed to voice opinions nor provided a list of allegations. Signed by multiple residents and sent to mayor council and press.
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