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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1977

Page

2

Berryville council weighs water plant needs and boom road well plan

Berryville Town Council discussed upgrading the water system after federal funds were denied, considering a $1 million FHA loan, and approving a rights agreement with Associated Investment Corporation to drill a well on Boom Road. The council also debated zoning for a 7 11 site, rezonings for a nursing home, and by law clarifications for ruined buildings.

Berryville E. Main St AIC Boom Road Roy E. Potts, Jr Potts Virginia Jack Enders Battletown Chalmers Court Enders Harry F. Byrd, Jr J. Kenneth Robinson al Smith Associated Investment Corporation Virginia Dept. of Health

Gas Shortage Could Become Critical in Va.

In Virginia the natural gas supply faces potential critical shortfalls unless colder weather abates or users reduce consumption. Officials say factory shutdowns and school closings may be needed, with residential users and essential services first in curtailment plans. The SCC surveys standings as interruptible customers have already faced limits since October.

Richmond Virginia Lawson Frank Biddell Virginia Petroleum Jobbers Association James C. Dunstan SCC Division of Public Utilities Midwest

Revised Trash Pick Up To Be Mapped in County

Frederick County Environmental Council officials outline a door to door trash pickup plan for most residents while continuing the container system in remote areas. Four private haulers show interest. Cost figures won’t be released tonight. the council will meet the engineering committee and present figures at the Feb 9 supervisors meeting. A separate Los Angeles fire case notes a 10 year old boy admitting setting a deadly Christmas week blaze at a Witmer Street apartment block.

McLean Planning Commission Magruder Morrison Frederick County Board of Supervisors Frederick County Environmental Council Laura Pifer Pifer Forcement Thomas Malcolm Los Angeles Richard King Witmer Street

Job Picture Improves As Unemployment Drops

Labor Department data show the unemployment rate slipping from 8.1 to 7.9 percent and total employment rising last month. Prices rose 0.9 percent driven by farm and food costs while industrial goods prices slowed. The modest job gains ease recession fears and may dampen urgency for a larger government stimulus under President-elect Carter.

Washington Mar Labor Department Jimmy Carter

Shenandoah votes fund Sarah Zane drivers after debate

Monday’s council vote kept lines stable as Keyton’s swing broke a prior tie on driver funding. Support came from Glass Keyton Mote Shendon, while Bayliss Davis Dutton opposed. A public input session precedes the decision with Shenandoah College cited and cost figures debated. The measure requires the fire chief’s total control over Sarah Zane development, passed unanimously. Chief Dailey said hires for the paid driver role would begin soon.

Keyton Thomas Glass Joseph Haines S. Pannill Jones Thomas Kremer William Mote William Shendon Roy Bayliss Effie Davis Ben Dutton Council Shenandoah Marvin Gore Parks Robert Mitchell James Barnett Gore Millwood Shenandoah College Mitchell Barnett Ed Bridgeforth George Garber Charles Zuckerman Stewart Bell Sarah Zane Development Sarah Zane Dutton Linden Clevenger Clevenger Dailey

Weather forecast for Northern Valley and extended period

Clear, very cold tonight with lows zero to 10 above. Thursday will be less cold with highs in the upper 20s. coast may reach the low to mid 30s. Mountains near zero tonight, upper teens on the coast, Thursday west clouding, east partly sunny, highs upper 20s to 30s. Extended outlook calls for a chance of snow Friday, then variable cloudiness, cold Friday with highs in the 30s and teens at night, warming to 40s by Sunday. no rainfall today. January rainfall so far 34 inches, 1977 total 54 inches, long-term monthly averages listed. January moon phases provided.

Weather Conjecture Schedule With Pitched Forecast

The forecast outlines days 1 to 31 with varying conditions. Some days warm and fair while others are cold windy unsettled or snow possible. Specifics include periods of flurries and rain or snow around days 12 and 13 and a notably cold finish around day 31.

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