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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1977

Page

2

Russia Deploys Mobile SS-20 Missile Threatening U S

U S officials say Russia has begun deploying a mobile land based SS-20 missile with potential to hit the United States after adding a third stage to extend range to about 5 500 nautical miles. Analysts warn this could shift the nuclear balance during crises.

Washington U.S Russia United States Europe China Middle East Pentagon Soviet Union

Conservation officer Guy Greenwell to speak at Rotary meeting

National Zoological Park birds curator Guy A. Greenwell will address Rotary at Duff's Rebel Thursday at 1 p.m. public welcome. lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Greenwell, born in Joplin Missouri, rose to fame as the Bird Boy of the Ozarks and has led breeding programs for endangered species at Front Royal.

Guy A. Greenwell National Zoological Park Front Royal Rotary Duff's Rebel Greenwell Joplin Ozarks University of Missouri The American Ornithologists Union British Ornithologists Union Wildlife Society Wildfowl Trust American Association For the Advancement of Science

Virginia Higher Ed Plan Faces Federal Desegregation Scrutiny

HEW official Tatel criticizes Virginia's plan for failing to describe concrete desegregation measures and for retaining a dual system. He cites 36.9 percent black enrollment versus 53.9 percent for whites, with many Black students in two year or historically Black institutions. He says goals reflect court direction, not quotas, and stress good faith efforts.

Tatel Virginia Godwin

CIA informants not told how to write news reports

Former CIA Director William E. Colby testified that agents acting as journalists were not guided by the CIA in their reporting. He said cover options have narrowed, with news media now ruled out as usable cover and that agents must avoid wearing CIA identifiers abroad.

Washington CIA William E. Colby Colby Agency House Intelligence Committee Peace Corps Fulbright U.S. Information Agency U.S. Agency For International Development

Front Royal firemen respond to 741 Bass Ave flue fire

Firefighters called to Terry Jennings residence at 741 Bass Avenue yesterday morning found an overheated flue with no damage to the home. No injuries were reported.

Front Royal Terry Jennings Bass Ave

Quiet January Nights With Frosty Forecast

The forecast calls for lows around 10 degrees tonight and again tomorrow night. Daytime highs will stay in the 20s on both days.

City County Raid Nets Stolen Goods

A Frederick County man was jailed on grand larceny charges after a Friday raid on a Gore residence by city and county police. Larry Seville, 18, faces a Jan. 10 preliminary hearing in Frederick County General District Court. seized items include three CB radios, a base station and five motorcycle helmets linked to a December burglary at Filter Queen of Winchester. Investigators Hite, Holliday, and Long assisted in the search.

Frederick County Winchester Gore Larry Seville Frederick County General District Court Seville Filter Queen of Winchester S. Loudoun St R.G. Hite H.M. Holliday J.R. Long

Winter Adult Class Times Announced by Frederick County Schools

The Agriculture Department of Frederick County Public Schools released the winter schedule for adult education with classes at James Wood High School. Programs include Young Farmers meetings, Home Horticulture, and Farm Machinery Repair, with weekly sessions starting February and January. Local residents may contact program coordinators for details and fees.

Agriculture Department of Frederick County James Wood High School R.B. Harper J. L. Shreckhise A.H. Clark R. L. Sutphin Robert E. Ayler Tim Stevens Randy Clark Robert E. Aylor

Weather summary and rainfall data from December forecasts

Northern Valley remains cold with clear nights through Wednesday and days in the mid 20s to around 30. Virginia shows variably cloudy skies with light snow flurries in the west and mountain highs in the teens, near shore 30s, with subzero to 20s lows. Extended outlook expects continued cold into Friday and a warmer Saturday with little precipitation. rainfall totals are listed for 1972 1976 1975 and other years, along with long term averages and the Last Quarter Moon on the 3rd/4th and New Moon on the 10th.

Virginia

Shrimp Theft At Golden China In Front Royal

Police investigate a shrimp theft from the Golden China restaurant in Front Royal. About 75 pounds were taken in five pound boxes between 10 p.m. Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday after entry by tampering with a door hinge and kicking the door.

Front Royal Police Re

Decent Fellow Wins Irish Sweepstakes Hurdle

Decent Fellow won the Irish Sweeps Hurdle at Leopardstown with Chinrullah second and Drumgora third. Three Irish Sweepstakes ticket holders drawn with Decent Fellow won 142 500 dollars each, while Chinrullah and Drumgora winners took 38 000 and 19 000 dollars respectively. Ranger Richard Linley rode the winner as he surged from near the back in the final stretch.

Leopardstown Republic of Ireland Decent Fellow Chinrullah Drumgora Lovely Bio Richard Linley

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