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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1975
Page
3
Winchester Police report about 1600 damage to three vehicles in a three car crash at the E Cork Street and Purcell Avenue intersection around 2 15 p.m. yesterday.
The Norfolk Savings and Loan collapse prompts a legislatively appointed seven member study group to avoid interim reporting during the General Assembly session. Del. C. Hardaway Marks says any eventual report will be cautious while litigation proceeds and receivership matters play out in court.
A Warren County grand jury indicted 12 people on various counts including murder, breaking and entering, grand larceny, and assault. Names include Larry Darnell Smith and Thomas Stanley Harding tied to a November fatal shooting on a Bing Crosby stadium basketball court. Trial dates and pleas vary across defendants as judges schedule hearings through February and January.
Star files note Joe Namath, Alabama quarterback, played with a bandaged knee in the New Year’s game against Texas. The article also cites a church-giving total of $2.859 billion from 41 Protestant churches in the United States, up $58.9 million from the prior year.
In a 1950 mountain area report wild turkeys face severe survival odds with frigid weather and no berries or acorns. A local turkey hunt found barren woods and little forage. The 1949 Motion Picture Herald ranked Bob Hope above Bing Crosby as top box office star.
Washington AP report says a final decision on Ford administration plans to charge needy food stamp users more has been delayed amid congressional criticism and large public comments. The plan would raise the net income share to 30 percent starting March 1, but debate continues.
Comprehension plan subject to be discussed at a Warren County meeting with Col. Richard N. Rollason. Rollason helped assemble the plan with planning officials. The session is at the Virginia Gentleman Restaurant at 7 30 p m. A public hearing on the plan is set for January 15.
In Chesapeake, hundreds of residents within a one square mile zone around the American Oil Co facility were evacuated Monday night after thousands of gallons of gasoline spilled from a 34,000 gallon tank. Authorities said an overflow caused the spill into a diked area and fumes dispersed up to seven miles. firefighters used foam to cover the spill and no injuries were reported.
Syrian President Hafez Assad arrived in Lebanon for a six hour visit to discuss military cooperation against Israel with Lebanese President Suleiman Franjieh. They met after a border salute and planned talks at a hotel in Chtaura.
The Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce sponsors Economic Opportunity Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Handley High School. About 20 representatives from local professions and industries will participate to review local products and discuss job opportunities.
Fred R. Dreiling Extension Fruit Specialist from V.P.I. demonstrates pruning methods for several aged apple trees. The 1:30 p.m. event is at Alfred L. Snapp & Son Inc orchard on Rt. 629. The Extension Fruit Committee approved the training demo in December.
Frederick County School Board offers a 10 week drawing course at James Wood High School on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm led by Mrs. Shirley Loomis starting January 21. Course covers perspective proportions shading in still life landscape and portrait drawing with materials including pencil pen and ink wash and charcoal. Tuition is 25 dollars for instruction and supplies. For more information call 662 5352 or 662 3774.
A guidance piece urges readers to start budgeting despite inflation and recession fears. It advocates personal, realistic plans tailored to individual finances, includes a two week spending diary to reveal leaks, and warns to include occasional large expenses while leaving cushion for unforeseen costs. The column promises a follow up outlining a year long spending and savings program.
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