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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1979

Page

2

Missing Purolator guard and $1.5 million sought by FBI and Michigan police

FBI and Michigan state police hunt for Purolator Security guard Fred Dixon Jr. and $1.5169 million found missing from an armored truck after a note reportedly demanded time to getaway. Guards were at a Table Top restaurant when the cash vanished.

Lakeport Mich FBI Purolator Security Inc Robert Moore Moore Table Top Purolator Lake Huron Detroit Chicago Fred Dixon Jr Pontiac Glenn Harper Paul Pudlik Arizona

Sunday racing uncertain at Charles Town over finances

William McDonald, general manager of the tracks, said the final decision is not made and Sunday racing could factor into future changes. County officials react with shock as lawmakers consider possible measures to allow Sunday racing to curb losses. James Hutzler of the West Virginia Racing Commission said the panel will discuss the issue in upcoming meetings.

William McDonald McDonald George Vickers Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce James Hutzler Charles Town West Virginia Racing Commission Richmond George Mason University Virginia John T. Hazel George Mason Arlington County Omer L. Hirst Dannandale General Assembly International School of Law Hirst District of Columbia Hazel

Boy Removed From Bus After Woman's Complaint

A 16 year old boy was removed from a Trailways bus bound Dallas to New York after he slapped a woman and claimed a gun. Virginia State Police said Trooper W E Jordan found no weapon on the youth who was charged with breach of the peace and placed in a juvenile detention center.

Staunton Trailways Virginia W.E. Jordan Interstate 81 Here Jordan Dallas New York

Powhatan School Board seeks removal of superintendent

Powhatan County School Board votes 4 3 to seek removal of Superintendent E Lee Land in circuit court after 53 allegations of improper use of office. Land denies charges and may seek jury trial. if not removed he plans to resign after the trial. The board had presented 41 allegations in December and added 12 more this week.

Oaks Commonwealth John Latane Lewis III Powhatan Circuit Court E. Lee Land Land

Debate Over George Mason Law School Funding

A Winchester Evening Star correction notes debates on a proposed George Mason University law school in Virginia. Council of Higher Education officials question need and self funding, while supporters cite benefits and existing facilities.

Winchester Evening Star Winchester Park Virginia District of Columbia Barry Dorsey Council of Higher Education George Mason Law School Dorsey Hirst Council Hazel Law School George Mason University Foundation Sai George Mason International School of Law Emerson G. Spies University of Virginia Law School U.va

Weather notes and long term rainfall figures

Northern Valley outlines cloudy periods with light snow tonight and Saturday. Virginia forecast calls for rising clouds and possible flurries from west to east into Saturday with highs in the 30s and 40s. extended outlook shows a warming trend with daily precipitation chances through Tuesday. The report includes daily temperatures, rainfall totals, and 62 year rainfall statistics plus January moon phases.

Virginia National Weather Service California Central Rockies Upper Rockies Mississippi Valley North Carolina New England

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