Groundhog Day Rivalry Draws Nation to Watch
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club and the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge in Quarryville contest as observers flock to Gobbler's Knob and Puddleduck Creek for February 2 rituals. Rival claims spark humor and regional pride while public celebrations and menus highlight the day’s festive tone.
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Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Gobbler’s Knob
Punxsutawney Phil
Punxsutawney Group
Quarryville
Lancaster
Puddleduck Creek
Punxsutawney
Phil
Sam Light
Hit and Run and Bike Theft Investigated in Winchester
Winchester Police are investigating a hit and run in the Nichols parking lot and the larceny of two bicycles from 337 George St. The Shoemaker car from Strasburg was struck between 7 and 8 p.m. with $100 damage. Two bikes were taken from William M. Miller’s home at about 9:15 p.m.
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Winchester
Nichols
George St
Warren Rudolph
Rudolph
Kistin Shoemaker
Strasburg
William M. Miller
Nixon Aide to Join United as Market Planning Director
Dwight L. Chapin, retiring deputy assistant to President Nixon, will become director of market planning at United Air Lines. He will be based at United's executive offices near Chicago and has directed Nixon's appointments schedule and travel for the past four years.
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Washington
Dwight L. Chapin
Nixon
United Air Lines
Chapin
Chicago
Truban Criticizes Capitol Expansion and Bond Plans
State Sen. William A. Truban calls the $30 million Capitol expansion a terrible blunder and questions the $103 million for the Richmond Petersburg Turnpike bonds. He also criticizes welfare spending and supports a wire tapping bill for police to target organized crime. He notes parimutuel betting studies favor two tracks and discusses a statewide vote in November. Charles S. Miller named to represent Winchester at a Washington classroom program.
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William A. Truban
Constitutionts
State Capitol
Richmond- Petersburg
Welfare Department
Capitol
Truban
Welfare
General Assembly
Attorney General’s Office
Charles S. Miller
Winchester
Washington, D.C
Garnett S. Miller
Berryville Ave
Guest Backs Check On State Judges In Virginia Legislature
Del. Raymond R. Guest criticizes the House refusal to reconfirm a 36th Judicial Circuit judge serving Radford area. He notes Virginia judges serve fixed terms elected by both houses, while federal judges face different review. Other actions include ER amendments hearing attendance and school group Capitol tours.
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del. Raymond R
Andy) Guest, Jr
House of Delegates
Virginia
Senate of Virginia
U.S
Harry F. Byrd
Guest
36Th Judicial Circuit
Radford
Del
Russell Carneal
Williamsburg
Courts of Justice Committee
del. Guest
Powhatan School
Boyce
Donald Niemann
Capitol
Governor
Telethon Pledges Over Four Thousand for Cerebral Palsy
Winchester area residents pledged more than 4000 for cerebral palsy during a 20 hour telethon aired by WTTG Channel Five. Fred Hoover Civitan president said the event drew over 600 gifts from 15 cents to 100 dollars, nearly doubling prior telethon totals. Local Civitan volunteers staffed the Winchester center with space and lines donated by Lynn Weakley and Snelling and Snelling. Abex engineers Walter Thomas and Don Johnson donated their Sunday afternoon.
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Winchester
Fred Hoover
Civitan
Washington, D.C
WTTG
Channel Five
Civitans
Civinettes
Hoover
Lynn Weakley
Snelling and Snelling
Walter Thomas
Don Johnson
Abex Corp
Petition to Sign Against Winchester Teen in Fraud Case
Winchester police report a petition to be signed against a 17 year old girl tied to fraudulent use of E Eugene Gunter credit cards. The investigation, begun January 19, follows unauthorized purchases traced to the suspect.
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Winchester
E. Eugene Gunter
Ridge Road
Gunter
Heart Campaign Opens Across Winchester County
The Heart Fund campaign begins nationwide with Winchester Frederick County leading efforts under Dennis L. Molden as general chairman. The drive peaks Heart Sunday weekend February 22 to 25 with door to door collections. Local leaders include Bob Hedrick secretary and district chairman and Arthur Dunlap Jr business head.
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Heart Fund
Dennis L. Molden
Winchester - Frederick County
Winchester
Frederick County
Molden
Bob R. Hedrick
Kenneth E. Thomas
Heart Sunday
Arthur L. Dunlap, Jr
Harold F. Madagan, Jr
Courtland W. Smith
Glen Michael
H. B. Ritter
HHS Band Performs For Rotary Club
The Handley High School Stage Band directed by David Wright played at Winchester Rotary Club's noon meeting in the War Memorial Building last Thursday. Principal George Craig introduced the group as they performed Theme from the Summer of 42 Caroline and the Magic Cello It's Oh So Nice and When the Saints Go Marching In.
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Handley High School
David Wright
Winchester Rotary Club
War Memorial
George Craig
Saints
Vast Amazon River drainage could cover three fourths of US
The Amazon Basin drains an enormous area, enough to cover about three fourths of the United States. This vast hydrological footprint highlights the river system’s massive geographic reach and ecological significance.
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Amazon River
United States
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John Rangier
Punxsutawney Vs
Pennsylvania Bureau of Travel Development
Department of Commerce
S-101
Harrisburg
Punxsutawney Club
Miller
Supervisors
Frederick
Raymond Sandy
Richard Madigan
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
David B. Grim
Monahan
Thomas W. Monahan
Virginia Bar Association
W. Gibson Harris
Richmond
Andrew P. Miller
HHS
Rotary Club
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