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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1974
Page
1
Postmaster Jerry Short says Rex the dog licks stamps behind the Hornbeak counter while rural carrier Jerry Tucker holds them out. Rex licks up to a hundred rolls and then leads Tucker to Darnell's Grocery for a candy bar reward.
Logan Utah AP Jack Ford says he influenced his father's amnesty decision but wishes to be treated as an ordinary citizen. The Utah State forestry student at Logan's Utah State University notes he dislikes press images of the first family and will not push his personal ideas. He describes Secret Service presence, hopes to become independent after graduation, and plans an environmental consulting firm.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing January 27 at 9 a.m. in Arlington on the December 1 TWA Flight 514 crash near the Loudoun Clarke line. About 30 witnesses from TWA FAA unions weather service and other groups will testify over five days. The inquiry will examine FAA air traffic control procedures training and related difficulties and may lead to recommendations to prevent similar accidents. Louis M. Thayer chairs the board with Fritz Puls Marion Roscoe and Rudolph Kapustin as key officials.
Knights of Columbus chaired by Forest Sponangle will host a blood donation drive at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House on Boscawen Street from 10 a.m. to 3 45 p.m. Parking at AutoPark is free for donors with a 175 pint quota. The Red Cross also seeks household items for the Kerns family hot from a recent fire and can accept donations at 436 N Braddock Street or by calling 662 5412.
Cairo Egypt AP report says Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy called for Israel to stop increasing its population by halting immigration for the next five decades as a prerequisite for Middle East peace.
Advertisement snippets announce Johnston's Jewelry hours 9 to 9 until December 23 and 5 PM Christmas Eve. A correction notes Children's Shoes price undercharge in last night Star and Bean Bag Chairs sale price at 33 dollars. Grand Piano listed at Braddock and Wolfe Streets.
An out-of-state man was arrested in Frederick County after elderly Elenore Burkhardt 70 of Stephens City was struck and killed by a hit and run vehicle on Route 11 near Redwood Motel. The suspect’s name was not released. authorities indicate he may be from Charles Town West Virginia. Burkhardt died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after rescue transport.
Congress moves to broaden unemployment compensation with emergency programs as a multibillion-dollar tax bill to curb petroleum profits is killed in Senate and House actions. Senate approves 7.5 billion for jobless aid. House passes 2 billion for public service jobs. debates linger.
Frederick County Board of Supervisors Chairman Raymond C. Sandy Supervisor Richard F. Madigan and Parks head Robert Fletcher received formal notices that their membership applications to the local Taxpayers Association were denied for lacking a required majority. The trio plans to pursue legal review while the association defends its bylaws and dues refunds.
Philadelphia reports a partial solar eclipse by 10 53 AM with 63 percent of the sun obscured and a full restoration by 12 38 PM. The Franklin Institute notes the event will barely darken skies. Tonight the Geminid meteor shower is visible with 40 to 60 per hour, weather permitting.
The Indian government announced Saxbe will become the United States ambassador in New Delhi succeeding Daniel Moynihan. Moynihan has served about two years and is vacationing in Sri Lanka before returning to Harvard in February.
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