Christmas Eve Reflections Highlight Winchester’s 1979 Tone
Star staff writer captures Winchester on the eve of Christmas 1979. The piece contrasts festive scenes with hardship as factories lay off and industry wanes. Neighbors aid the Corbin family burned out last week and Salvation Army donations rise as the town nears its 227th Christmas.
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Hostages Promised Christmas Gifts by Iranian Militants
Moslem militants holding 50 Americans in the U S Embassy promised gifts for Christmas while insisting the only path to hostage release is the shah's return. Iran's Khomeini and officials denied any imminent freedom, stating Carter must extradite the shah. Three U S clergymen were to conduct services for the captives as talks continued.
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U S clergymen travel to Iran for Christmas hostages
A three member American clergy delegation led by William Sloane Coffin heads to Tehran to offer pastoral support to the hostage group. They plan discussions aimed at easing tensions and possibly aiding the hostages' release while stressing they are not diplomats.
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Bethlehem Welcomes Christmas Pilgrims Amid Tense Bethlehem
Bethlehem hosts Christmas ceremonies led by Latin Patriarch Beltritti at the Church of the Nativity as security tightens. Amid the festive season, Freij denounces hostage taking in Tehran while noting rising Israeli troop presence and inflation affecting local shoppers.
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Winchester Fire Chief Dailey resigns after five years
Winchester City Manager Wendell L. Seldon announces the resignation of Fire Chief Harold E. Gene Dailey effective January 18, 1980. Fire Captain Lynn A. Miller becomes Acting Chief January 19. Dailey, 49, joined May 19, 1974 as the city’s first paid fire chief and previously led the volunteer service in Fairfax County.
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Gene) Dailey
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Two Orphaned Brothers Unite in Area News
In the Star Together page 13 Area News section two orphaned brothers are highlighted. The NFL recap on page 14 notes Houston and Philadelphia as wild-card winners. A woman found dead in Frederick County late Friday night has been identified. details continue on the Area News page.
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