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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1975
Page
2
Pope Paul VI urged Israelis to recognize Palestinian rights during his Christmas address to the College of Cardinals in Vatican City. The appeal marks a direct stance on the Middle East issue amid ongoing tensions.
A Front Royal crash on Happy Creek Road caused 2300 dollars in damage when a vehicle hit a bridge. Police estimate 2000 for Reinl's car and 300 for the bridge. A second two vehicle collision at Commerce Ave and Main St produced 1300 dollars in damage with Virginia L Thompson of St Augustine Florida and Jack A Ralls of Front Royal named in the report.
FDA orders testing of oysters processed and shipped to Campbell Soup plants after Kepone traces were reported. Samples will be tested in Baltimore labs, with results in over a week. Campbell says current oyster stock used in stew is from other sources and no James River stock is in use.
A gunman opened fire at the OPEC headquarters as colleagues fled into the cold. Police arrived quickly with an ambulance and secured the scene. A security guard was carried out on a stretcher and later died in hospital. One terrorist was badly wounded as the siege began.
A state investigator found serious errors in judgment in the Attica riot probe and recommended a new special prosecutor. Alfred J. Scotti was named to review indictments or convictions, and to consider dismissals or clemency. The 130 page report also noted no intentional cover up.
A nine Democrat ad hoc committee in Richmond formed to back Sargent Shriver for the Democratic presidential nomination. The group aims to win Virginia's 54 delegates and 37 alternates to the Democratic National Convention in New York City next July, with plans to expand across Virginia before April 3 mass meetings. Shriver’s bid faces foes like Lloyd Bentsen and Jimmy Carter as local leaders weigh endorsement.
About 6000 Vietnamese refugees have settled in Northern Virginia and are adjusting well to American life. Officials and workers say they are stable, motivated, and hardworking, with homesickness noted but not hindering adaptation. The Washington DC area houses about 12000 refugees, second in the nation.
Breezy cold nights with upper teens to mid 20s lows. More cold with sunny days and mid 30s highs Tuesday, then mid 20s to around 40. Extended outlook shows chances of precipitation Wednesday and Friday, highs mostly in the 40s, lows upper 20s to 30s. Sunset and moon phases noted. rainfall totals for 1970s days and long term averages provided.
Front Royal Police Chief Charles V Rutherford says meters will be free from today through Christmas Eve. Other parking restrictions remain in effect. He warns users not to abuse the privilege by leaving cars parked all day or evening.
National NAACP officials will reconsider the Dec 9 letter and will not decide until after investigations. A Jan 2 meeting with national state and local reps is planned, with a charter decision at the Jan 10 national board meeting. William Penn will not speak for NAACP and directs inquiries to Ratcliffe.
Frederick County Attorney Lawrence Ambrogi asks court to dismiss a suit by Lee A Place over a 57.4 acre Stonewall District property reassessment. Place alleges overvaluation and seeks refund of $5321.28 plus damages. notice filed Nov 25. Ambrogi served Dec 1 and has 21 days to answer.
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