Winchester Adopts 231 475 Budget Supplement for Annexed Area
The city council, by unanimous vote, approves a 231 475 dollar budget supplement for the second half of fiscal 1970 71 to fund a site purchase for a proposed intermediate school in the annexation area and to add two fire companies and three playgrounds. Initial spending will expand city services with personnel, including an anticipated 16 additional police officers, as Winchester’s total budget rises from 4 605 193 to a new level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Robinson
Winchester
Annexation Court
Council
Winchester Annexation Expands City Size and Costs
The City of Winchester estimates annexing 5.9 square miles from Frederick County adding 4 918 residents and 1 172 school children. City Manager Wendell Seldon outlines budget impacts including 3 788 845 county debt assumption and five 525 000 tax revenue loss installments with 3 530 990 in capital improvements planned over five years. The annexation, first in 49 years, triples land area and shifts urban service needs.
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Council
Seldon
Winchester
Frederick County
City to seek extension of state services in annexed area
Winchester City Council will ask the Virginia Highway Department and the Virginia State Police to continue services in the 5.9 square mile Frederick County annexation area until June 30, 1971. Annual payments for roads would be postponed until July 1, 1971 to cover an interim period for equipment and personnel.
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Winchester
Virginia Highway Department
Virginia State Police
Frederick County
Highway Department
State Police
Streets
H. W. Butler, Jr
Annexation
Revised Budget Totals for Winchester Residents
Tax rates for Winchester residents stay unchanged through the current fiscal year ending June 30, 1971. The note clarifies that no rate changes are planned for the remainder of the year.
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Winchester
Berryville Considers Charter Update First Since 1898
Berryville Town Council gave preliminary approval to a new Town Charter prepared by Michie Publications. A public hearing is set for December 21 at 7 30 p m at the town office, with final passage contingent on the State Legislature in January. The changes reshape mayor and council elections to staggered four year terms.
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Berryville
Michie Publications of
Charlottesville
House Revives SST Program in Senate Clash
The House voted 213 to 174 to fund continued SST development, fighting Senate defeat of 290 million dollars. Conference committee to seek partial restoration while opponents vow to filibuster if funds return. President Nixon criticized the move as SST supporters push to keep the plan alive.
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Washington
House
Senate
Nixon
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Henry M. Jackson
Boeing Co
Edward P. Boland
D-Mass
Clifton Forge Firehouse Destroyed in Drink Truck Crash
A brakeless soft drink truck careened into Clifton Forge firehouse causing a blaze that destroyed the building and most firefighting equipment. Three trucks damaged. estimated losses around 300000 dollars. Driver Elmer Harold Rhdon, 29, of Roanoke, minor injuries. David Ferguson of Buchanan uninjured. Fire units from Covington Iron Gate Glen Wilton Sharon and Salem assisted. city officials planned to reuse old gear and seek fresh equipment via loans and government aid. Fire communications rewired to police lines. no change in emergency number.
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Clifton Forge
David Dew
Covington
Iron Gate
Glen Wilton
Sharon
Salem
Dew
Roanoke
Lexington
Main Street
J.W. Dudding
Elmer Harold Rhdton
C&o Hospital
David Ferguson
Buchanan
Parking Test Discontinued in Virginia
Applicants for driver licenses in Virginia faced a surprise as the state dropped the parallel parking test on December 1. Commissioner Vern L. Hill says the maneuver does not reflect driving skills needed today, making Virginia the ninth state to abandon the test. The page also runs unrelated local ads for a fish fry and a music act at the Back Room Lounge plus a shoe store promo.
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Richmond
Virginia
House Commerce Committee approves delay bill on railroad strike
The committee voted 19 to 14 to push back a nationwide railroad strike from 12:01 a.m. Thursday to March 1. Chairman Harley Staggers said he doubts the measure will prevent the strike, while Rep. Brock Adams criticized the bill for offering no wage increase and siding with management.
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Washington
House Commerce Committee
Harley O. Staggers
D-W. Va
Brock Adams
D-Wash
Rail unions urge immediate wage hike to avert nationwide train strike
Washington AP report notes C L Dennis of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks hints a 13.5 percent wage increase for 500000 rail workers could delay a walkout that would begin after midnight Thursday. Congress debates a 70 day delay while Volpe weighs Army rail use. unemployment could rise sharply.
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Washington
Congress
C.L. Dennis
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Dennis
House Commerce Committee
House Committee
White House
Nixon
Harley O. Staggers
D-W.va
John Volpe
Defense Department
Volpe
Weather Update and Local Holiday Ads Mix in Virginia
The report notes a shift from high pressure to warmer air moving into Virginia. Interwoven are Christmas shopping notices for plants and gifts from local vendors such as DeHaven's Nursery and Jumpin's Ham House, with various prices and contact details.
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Richmond
Virginia
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New City Area Funds
U.S. Postal Service
Joseph C. Haines
Wendell Seldon
Mr. Seldon
London
Fleet Street
Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
da Nang
South Vietnam
Howard
John Foltz
Wilkins’ Shoe Center
DeHaven’s Nursery
Ole McDonald‘s Farm Aakt
Glass Barn
Jumpin’ S Ham House
Cooper’s Jewelers
Jay
S. Loudoun
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