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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1973
Page
8
Firemen reported damage in the basement and heat damage in the kitchen with smoke throughout. The Clearbrook Fire Company stayed about two hours and was aided by Greenwood and Friendship companies.
Winchester Memorial Hospital starts a 13 month Respiratory Therapy Technician program on June 19 under Dr. Ralph Braunschweig. Menno F. Heisey coordinates class instruction and supervision, with David B. Groff handling clinical scheduling to maximize trainee exposure.
President Nixon and family attended a pre Broadway run of Irene at the National Theater. He praised Debbie Reynolds as a superstar and called Irene great with standout dance numbers. He avoided offering general criticism of new art while noting it is hard to find family friendly entertainment.
A collector recently purchased the British Guiana 1856 one cent magenta for 280000 dollars. It remains the sole surviving example, the costliest postage stamp in existence.
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. endorsed creating a liaison office with China to allow free access for American and Chinese news media. He cited people to people contact and dialogue as key, noting China’s large population and the U S as a major power. In Nashville Michigan, Anders Ernfried Halvarson, 72, noted bow maker, died Wednesday.
Former Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller died of cancer in Palm Springs at age 60. His body was to be cremated in California and ashes sent to Arkansas. He served as governor from 1967 to 1971, survived by son Winthrop Paul Rockefeller and daughter Andrea Davidson, and four brothers including Nelson Rockefeller.
Frederick County sheriff reports a break in at a house under construction on Apple Pie Ridge. Entry was gained by removing plywood across the door. A 7000 BTU space heater was stolen. The residence belongs to Dr. Joseph Maddox of 400 S. Washington St.
Shenandoah Valley Inc plans to rename to Shenandoah Valley Travel Association at its Roanoke annual meeting February 28. The board backs it to clarify travel promotion focus and boost regional travel. Tiny Hutton will speak on Bicentennial travel prospects. Public invited. reservations through Staunton office or Roanoke Chamber.
The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co of Virginia asks the State Corporation Commission for $31 million in additional revenues to achieve about a 9.5 percent earnings rate for its Virginia operation in calendar year 1972. The SCC directed updated data, rejected payphone hikes from 10 to 20 cents, and set March 29 for new testimony.
Striking students mount a fierce challenge to the Greek military government as about 40 percent of Athens 25 000 students walk out. Police clash with demonstrators at Omonia Square and in the Law School sit in ends. hundreds drafted as martial law persists.
A meeting to form a horse and pony club for Frederick County will be held Thursday March 1 at 7 30 p m in the Supervisors meeting room at 9 Court Square. Open to youths seven to 19 with Mrs Carol D Carroll named leader to guide riding recreation and instruction in care, riding, equipment and related fields.
Winchester police investigate the toolroom burglary at the Daniel Morgan School site on Cork Street. Entry was gained by forcing the door lock. A skill saw worth 140 dollars and a 3/4 inch drill valued at 45 dollars were reported missing from the Central Valley Construction Co. toolroom.
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