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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
2
AP dispatches report a statewide alert for two men suspected in robbing the assistant manager of First National Exchange Bank Williamson Road Roanoke of about $10,000. The men approached him at 9 am near the drive-in window, one pistol whipped him and both fled in a stolen car.
Richmond AP reports attorney general hopeful John Schell joined Atty. Gen. Andrew Miller to urge public hearings be held to probe dramatically rising insurance prices in Virginia. The 1973 law allows companies to set rates with a hearing and the State Corporation Commission to intervene if rates are unreasonable.
Private opposition to John T Dunlop for Labor secretary fuels tension as Carter aides fret over policy momentum and the fight between Jordan and Watson over control of the transition. The dispute, publicized by press scrutiny, underscores uncertainties as Carter builds his team.
Clarke County residents hear details of a proposed Springsbury Road project. The hearing at the Clarke County Courthouse on December 15 at 7 30 p m will cover design plans, start and end points on Rt 613 from Rt 618 to Rt 7, and roadway improvements along the 3.38 mile stretch.
费城539号工会秘书处表示36名合格员工中34人投票赞成新合同, 细节显示对工作安全和全日制岗位替代兼职岗位的担忧已被削弱. 另有每小时加薪65美分首年、50美分次年和第三年各50美分, 加上生活成本调整.
Deputies on routine patrol stopped a stolen car on Rt. yesterday at 6 37 p m in Stephens City The vehicle reported stolen Tuesday is identified by Mrs Jean Darling of Gore Five juveniles face petition actions in Frederick County Sheriff Carroll Mauck's statements Deputy Williamson and Deputy Mann assisted in the recovery and investigation.
Frederick County Circuit Court was asked for a temporary restraining order and injunction to halt a church meeting set for December 15 in which T.G. Adams treasurer and deacon would be considered for expulsion. Adams claims he is in good standing and alleges officials have not explained reasons for possible removal. The 1973 constitution allows expulsion by two thirds vote with restoration upon repentance.
The Winchester Post Office service windows will stay open tomorrow afternoon until 4 o clock instead of noon. Postmaster J C Chamberlin urged customers to mail all domestic Christmas cards and parcels now and to use ZIP codes to speed delivery.
Greenwich based UPS reaches a three year wage and fringe benefits pact by a 32 to 1 vote as 17 000 employees await recall. Company plans to salvage the last two weeks of the Christmas rush and determine when package acceptance resumes.
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the 30s and cooler Saturday with highs in the 40s to 50s. Extended outlook through Tuesday shows fair skies and near normal temps with daily highs in the 40s to 50s and lows in the 20s to 30s. Noon high today 42, low 27. Rainfall none in last 24 hours. year totals listed and historic rainfall figures provided. Moon phases and a weather conjecture sequence complete the report.
Shelton Weakley has been chosen as president of Gore Volunteer Fire Co. Also named at the meeting were Timmy Pugh as vice president Bradley Pugh as secretary Bobby Smith as assistant secretary Frank Whitacre as treasurer Connie Mauzy as assistant treasurer and Clark Nail as fire chief.
Clarke County Recreation Dept sponsors an unrated chess tournament tomorrow. Open to all players regardless of ability or experience. Trophies will be awarded to category winners.
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