12 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
1
Mayor William M. Battaile told the Winchester City Council in his annual report for 1971 that the city would see development and progress in 1972 without a tax increase for the 1972-73 year. He reviewed 1971 activities including annexation and city awards.
Winchester Mayor William M. Battaile urged ongoing cooperation between Winchester and Frederick County in his annual report to council. He lauded retiring county officials Judge W. Erle Edwards and Harry McCann and expressed gratitude for cooperative work with the county board. He outlined 1972 73 projects including a multi level parking complex civic center regional library concept and a new administration and police complex planning.
Gov. Linwood Holton opens the 60 day session urging a 1 point increase in the top income tax rate to 6 percent and a 2 cent per gallon gas tax for roads. He seeks a 1 to 2 percent regional optional sales tax and $1.4 billion in state aid for counties and cities to expand schools welfare and health services. He also proposes state department consolidations and new authority in housing and natural resources.
Forecast predicts continued mild spring like weather through Saturday with light rain possible and highs near 50. Mrs. M D Haines at 903 Berryville reports a japonica bush in full bloom joining several others already visible in the area.
Sheik Mujibur Rahman relinquishes the Bangladeshi presidency to form a parliamentary government. He orders a provisional constitution concentrating power in the prime minister, leaving the presidency largely ceremonial.
A storm with hurricane force winds and heavy snow roared across the western mountains and northern Great Plains. Travel warnings stretched from Washington to Nebraska, blizzard warnings covered Montana, with heavy snow advisories reaching Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Communist forces strike a U.S. air base near Saigon for the third time in two weeks. An American helicopter was shot down with all four crewmen killed as violence across South Vietnam reaches its highest level in three months.
Two of a dozen Democrats in the Florida presidential primary pressed on with day two in the state. Humphrey planned a visit to a black neighborhood and a senior citizens dance in St. Petersburg, while Hartke moved into Miami after a Tallahassee kickoff. Stone listed 12 candidates on March 14 ballot but any name can drop out by Feb. 15. Kennedy may exit, Mills' name may be dropped, and Wallace plans to announce continued entry. U.S. and South Vietnam war updates punctuate the political beat.
Gradual clearing and cooler temperatures followed a weak cold front in Virginia. The bulletin notes a weather shift and high pressure ridge after the front. A separate Berryville clearance advertises Wisecarver's Gents' Shop selling remaining stock at one third off with men and women apparel.
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