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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1970
Page
13
Clarke County High School D E Club members prepare toys food and clothing for a needy family this Christmas season. Those wishing to donate should contact the D E Club at Clarke County High School.
John M. O'Brien 26 of Evanston claims Army intelligence spied on politicians including Sen. Adlai Stevenson III Gov. Otto Kerner and Rev. Jesse Jackson. He warns martial law could trigger mass arrests and use of covert files to quell dissent. He spoke at a news conference as an ACLU lawyer and Ervin prepare to hear about domestic spying.
Gov. Linwood Holton says more than 30 000 Virginia employers will receive a 20 percent credit on their 1971 unemployment insurance taxes due to strong employment records. He estimates savings near $3 million, noting the credit rewards businesses that help keep unemployment down and strengthens Virginia’s economy and industrial climate.
Handley High School hosts the annual Christmas Concert tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Handley auditorium. The Vocal Music Department presents The Many Moods of Christmas for the public.
New Yorker Albert Sindlinger argues the press slows recovery by relying on old government figures. He says consumer polls show rising optimism about December and future gains, while the public remains cautious due to inflation and unemployment fears.
Winchester Frederick County Conservation Club held an installation ceremony at Round Hill Fire Company. Henry Adams served as installing officer for new officers Allen Rogers president Mike Wylie vice president John Haggerty secretary Shorty Billmyer treasurer Charles Gunderkin recording secretary. gift checks were presented to local rescue and fire volunteers with plans to choose new recipients next year.
The December Bloodmobile visit sponsored by Knights of Columbus collected 143 pints with 16 deterred and 29 first time donors. Notables include Charles W. Brewer and Richard L. Harnish earning gallon milestones, Richard A. Funk at 24th donation, and George G. Snarr Jr at 40th. Next drive Jan 19 sponsored by Winchester Elks Lodge.
The Cedarville Baptist Church two miles north of Front Royal on Rt 522 will present a Christmas program on December 27 at 7 p.m. A film titled The Birth of Jesus Christ will be shown by Reverend John Brook of Middelway West Virginia.
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