Space crunch in Winchester city hall prompts joint complex study
City officials assess current and projected needs through 1980 to 1990 across departments to determine if present buildings suffice. If not, plans explore the Kurtz building or John Kerr School, while considering a potential joint city county administrative complex as the lasting, efficient solution.
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Winchester
City Hall
Charles B. Reuss
Kurtz
Cameron and Boscawen Sts
John Kerr School
Cameron and Cork Sts
John Kerr
Economic Development Administration
Cameron St
Winchester Parking Authority
Kent St
Robert K. Woltz
Frederick County
Woltz
Griffin Bell as Attorney General Stuns Carter Aides
Washington reports that Griffin Bell's surprise selection as Attorney General stunned Carter's advisers, who had excluded him from initial lists and even opposed him in memo form. The choice signals a pragmatic, instinctive cabinet approach lacking a fixed ideological system.
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Washington
Carter
Griffin Bell
Bell
Jimmy
U.S. Appeals Court
New Orleans
James C. Eastland
Mississippi
Eastland
Justice Department
Treasury
Defense
Jimmy Carter
Charles Kirbo
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Carter Lee
Griffin
Bendix Corp
Michael Blumenthal
Blumenthal
Plains
James Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Transition to republic in Frederick County 1776 noted in court records
Laura Virginia Hale chronicles Frederick County's shift from royal allegiance to the Commonwealth of Virginia on August 6 1776. The court opened under a new government with six Justices taking oaths while some officials refused. The piece details Tory resistance, notable figures like Lord Fairfax and the Thruston family, and ongoing disaffection amid war.
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Frederick County
George III
Commonwealth of Virginia
John and
Isaac Hite
Charles M. Thruston
John McDonald
John Smith
Edmund Taylor James Keith
Henry Peyton, Jr
Angus McDonald
Nathaniel Cartmell, Jr
State Assembly
Marquis Calmes
Robert Wood
William Gibbs
Philip Bush
Robert White
Joseph Holmes
Thomas Helm
Edward McGuire
Edward Smith
Col
Charles Mynn Thruston
Lower Valley
Samuel Glenn
America
Lord Fairfax
George Washington
Greenway Court
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Winchester Parking Authority eyes 200 more spaces
The Winchester Parking Authority led by Richard J. Martin reports strong financials and plans a 130 space addition to the AutoPark on Braddock Street. Possible expansions include a new deck at Braddock or a multi level facility on Cameron Street facing Kent Street. The 650000 bond issued in 1972 may be paid off by 1983.
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Authority
Richard J. Martin
City Council
Martin
Braddock St
Cameron St
Kent St
Council
Mr. Martin
John Goodwin
Monford Custer
Robert J. Pullen
C. Irvine Cather Jr
Stephen M. Rosenberger
Ben B. Dutton Jr
AutoPark
Winchester
Winchester Evening Star Establishment Details
The Winchester Evening Star lists its founding date as July 4, 1896 with Thomas T. Byrd as General Manager. Subscription rates appear by mail at 16.00 per year, 8.50 for six months, or 4.50 for three months.
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Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
What Christmas Means To Me Viewpoint
A reader shares personal reflections on Christmas as a blessing and the birth of Jesus Christ, pairing warm family memories with holiday symbols. The note also previews an abortion viewpoint piece and critiques Supreme Court legality while condemning abortion as murder.
Letter defending 7 11 in Berryville appeals to store standards
Terry D. Zimmermann of 7 11 Store No. 10636 argues the Berryville location meets cleanliness and operations rules, disputes claims of being cheap and gaudy, and cites local economic impact including employee salaries spent in city limits. He defends zoning follow through and pinball machine rules.
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the Star
Berryville
Dr. Allen
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Winchester Commandery No. 12
Knights Templar
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Jim Eastland
Georgia
Us Eastland
Kirbo
FBI
Atlanta
Governors Mansion
Laura Virginia Hale
Frederick
Clark
Tidewater Virginia
England
Ralph Wormeley
Rosemont
Raven Rocks
Clarke County
Berkeley County
King Carter
Williamsburg
Our Isle
Holy Cross Abbey
WPA
Lewis H. Ebert
Douglas
Eugene P. Miller
Sundey
Pastage
Peider Winchester Ve
Kennedy-King
Congressional
Martin Luther King Jr
Kent Street
Christ
Christ the Lord
Mrs. Nettie Corbin
Star of Bethlehem
Santa Claus
Jesus Christ the Lord
Romana Haven P.O. Box
Stephens City
Supreme Courts
Nazi Germany
Terry D. Zimmermann
Battle Ave
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