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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1975
Page
8
Navy Seaman Recruit Joan K. Alderman daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern H Alderman Route 2 Winchester has graduated from recruit training for women at the Naval Training Center Orlando Fla.
Virginia reports 109,900 occupational injuries and illnesses in 1973, 9.4 per 100 workers. The rate declined slightly from 1972. Construction led with 16.6 per 100, manufacturing 12.8, while finance, insurance and real estate posted 3.5 per 100.
Virginia residents share career updates across services. Ross H Welch of Winchester visits Hong Kong aboard the USS Enterprise before Western Pacific deployment. Daniel L Farrell of Winchester trains as Field Radio Operator in San Diego. Arthur G Gaither Jr. reenlists at McConnell AFB Kansas. John E Pennypacker Jr. completes infantry officer course at Fort Benning. Marshall T Christian retires from Army after 26 years at Ft. Devens. Michael W Rutherford and John B Graber III finish basic training at Fort Knox. Carroll B Crim Jr. promoted to staff sergeant in Darmstadt Germany. wife Margaret resides in Winchester.
Americans bought 23 percent fewer cars in 1974 than 1973, with December down 25 percent. Total 1974 U.S. car sales fell to 7,448,921 from 9.7 million in 1973, the lowest since 1963 except 1970. Plant closings and 280,000 layoffs loom as auto makers face a deepening recession and weak consumer confidence.
The Virginia State Health Department ordered notable Medicaid cuts effective mid January affecting nonprescription drugs physician visits eyeglasses dental care and inpatient stays. The changes aim to save about 25 million this biennium though officials warn deficits remain possible with increases in home health and patient fees.
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