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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
2
The Frederic County Planning Commission approved Z M Sheet Metal Inc for the Gilpin Industrial Park site. The new plant will employ about 25 people to manufacture galvanized steel duct work.
Frederick County Circuit Court indicted eleven people, including a 17 year old, on twenty charges. The youth faces attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. Earl Miller faces four sexual abuse of a child under 13 counts. Other cases include breaking and entering, grand larceny at John Warren Phillips and John Scariot homes, with arraignments and trials set for December and February. A capias was issued for Gary H. Cooper on grand larceny. The grand jury also brought presentments against William Swerdo for property destruction. several cases were dismissed in General District Court due to lack of witnesses. Additional site plans for Dawson Investments and the Johnny Blue portable toilet business were discussed amid traffic concerns on Smithfield Ave.
Chesapeake Superintendent Kenneth Fulp rejects an Alpha Phi Alpha award after being asked not to attend the banquet amid threats of disturbances. He says he could not accept the honor under any circumstances. Alpha Phi Alpha president Harrell declined to comment.
A farmer rally discusses tractorcade tactics and a goal of no sales below 100 percent parity. Participants cite costs and prices, while the Frederick County Farm Bureau cites government status. The meeting notes mixed organization and calls for congressional action.
State Sen. Nathan Miller of Bridgewater, who has announced a bid for the U S Senate next year, plans to resign as legal counsel to the GOP and as chairman of the Party Plan Committee. He will resign this Saturday at the Republican State Central Committee meeting in Arlington after submitting a proposed revision of the Party Plan to boost grassroots participation.
About 250 homes in Winchester and Frederick County fell dark when a Potomac Edison fuse malfunctioned amid the cold. John Boettner of PE attributed the issue to mechanical failure in the tested fuse design, which was replaced and expected to prevent repeats. Power was restored after about 90 minutes. The affected area extended from near Virginia Avenue Elementary to Route 7 east of Winchester.
Martha Bryan, a James Madison University senior, works as a training coordinator with the Distributive Education Department at James Wood High School. A Harrisonburg native and former Turner Ashby graduate, she has led DECA activities and fashion show planning and will soon earn a BS in Distributive Education from JMU.
Snow chances persist tonight into Friday from the Northern Valley to the mountains of Virginia with lows around 20 in the valley and teens in the mountains. Highs reach mid to upper 30s west and near 50 southeast with a mix of snow then rain possible in the mountains on Friday. extended cold weekend with most highs in the 20s to mid 30s. Rainfall today is zero. December and five year rainfall figures across the region are listed.
Clarke County High School presents The Mouse That Roared by Leonard Wibberley in the auditorium this Friday and Saturday. Senior class of 1978 features Tami McCleary as Grand Fenwick ruler and Chuck Clark as the military lead. Advance tickets cost 1 for students and 1.50 for adults. at the door 1.50 for students and 2 for adults.
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