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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1977

Page

2

Warren Supervisors Approve Second Half 1977 78 Funds

Warren County Supervisors met nine minutes and approved a unanimous appropriation for the second half of the 1977 78 period. The budget runs January 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979 and was released by Board Chairman John Marlow. Jim Wilson of Kwick Klean Refuse Service discussed disposal system problems and recent container replacements, noting inadequate storage affecting county residents. Supervisor George Baggarly raised concerns about dumping increases in coming years.

Star Front Royal Warren County Boa John Marlow Kwick Klean Refuse Service Jim Wilson Wilson George Baggarly Wetzel

County Board Advances Waste Contract and Committee Plan

On January 12 the Warren County board discussed settlements for waste collection and dumpster maintenance inviting Wilson to appear later. Supervisors decided each appoint one farmer and one non-farmer to the Agricultural and Forestral Committee with Chairman Marlow as district native. The measure to join the National Association of Counties was approved, with Warren County paying $225 yearly dues.

Wilson Marlow Association of Counties Baggarly Warren County

Arraignment Continued for Former Front Royal Official

Warren County Circuit Court postponed the arraignment of former Front Royal councilman Jack H. Albert to January 12, 1978. Albert faces three counts of grand larceny tied to an insurance agency run in Front Royal while he served as town official.

Ment Ayne Phelps Sanford J. Payne Front Royal Phelps James Hunley Hunley

Strike Continues as Picket Arrests Stir Debate

Mullins admits partial ownership in several nonunion mines in the region as pickets along a peaceful line face arrests under a local directive. Bobby Adams of the Wise County Sheriff's Department notes arrests occur when any striker violates the law, while Dennis Heileman says the union may sue to challenge the dispersal ruling as a violation of free assembly. The case heads to General District Court on the 13th.

Bobby Adams Wise County Sheriff's Department Troy UMW District 28 Dennis Heileman

Basques Win Home Rule after Cabinet Decree in Spain

Premier Suarez announces provisional home rule for Vizcaya Alava and Guipuzcoa after a 10 hour cabinet session. Basques push for autonomy since 1939 with mass protests planned. ETA guerrillas active and police hunt after major explosives thefts in the Basque region. Queen Elizabeth II begins New Year visit to East Anglia with Prince Philip and sons Charles Andrew Edward.

Spain Adolfo Suarez Francisco Franco ETA Basque Land and Liberty Madrid Vizcaya Alava Guipuzcoa T.e Navarra Basque Council Franco Juan Carlos Suarez King's Lynn England Elizabeth II Prince Philip Charles Andrew Edward

Weather outlook with cool, unsettled weekend across regions

Forecasts show cloudiness and cool temperatures in Northern Valley and Virginia with showers possible Sunday and ongoing drizzle at times. Mountain areas face higher chances of snow later, and overall daytime highs stay in the 40s to near 50s with nightly lows in the 20s to 30s.

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Pickup Truck Slams Bridge At Winchester Recreation Park

Richard Leemaster of Winchester drove a southbound pickup on Maple Drive into the park bridge, knocked down a guardrail, and toppled into Abrams Creek. No injuries were reported. damage to the truck and bridge totaled about $3,000. The bridge remained closed for repairs.

Winchester Recreation Park Richard Leemaster Winchester Maple Drive Abrams Creek Cams Leemaster

Dumpster Fire Reported at The Winchester Evening Star

A dumpster fire was reported on the north side of The Star property at 11 22 last night. The blaze was contained to the dumpster and all city fire units responded, returning about 36 minutes after the call.

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