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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1978
Page
2
William Bryan Drummond a 68 year old man was found guilty of first degree murder in the November 26 death of Georgianna Virginia Dodson 58 by the Winchester Circuit jury which recommended a 20 year penitentiary sentence.
James Wood's wrestling match with Good Counsel was cancelled with no reschedule noted. It marked the fifth home no show for James Wood as the AAA Northwest Region tournament looms and nine wrestlers head to the weekend event.
Three residents were home when a second story fire began at 10 19 a m yesterday at 324 West Lane. Firefighters confined the blaze to two second floor rooms and rescued a white cat unharmed. Investigators suspect an electrical origin. Photos by J Miles Cary.
Front Royal Councilman Robert Traister pressed Town Manager Walter Duncan to take immediate steps to fix the troubled police department amid indictments and grievances. The council also planned a March 2 meeting with a police grievance panel and voted against paying $874.30 for Sgt. Ronn Mason defense, amid broader questions about legal fees for department personnel.
The Winchester School Board approved a policy allowing staff cuts when enrollment, curriculum changes, or revenues decline. It aims to reduce by not replacing retirees or resignations, recalls teachers by inverse seniority, and offers a grievance option. no immediate use planned. The Handley High coal supply is tight amid a strike, with potential oil conversion at a cost of $8000 if coal runs out.
Mostly sunny tomorrow with Highs in the 30s. Mountains expect light snow today 1-3 inches with partial clearing this afternoon and frigid tonight. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with highs near 40. Extended outlook shows fair Thursday and Saturday, with a chance of snow Friday.
Clarke County authorities report Charlotte Klein critically injured at Walnut Hall Farms. Her son found her with head wounds, Enders Rescue Squad transported her to Winchester Memorial Hospital at 5 12 p m. Sheriff Nicodemus said the case is under investigation with few details released.
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