Accused Slayer Eludes Police Across WV and MD
Larry Parker, 29, sought in the shootings of two West Virginia state troopers, remains at large as an 80‑strong cross‑border search spans rugged Potomac terrain. Parker’s mother says long‑standing head pressure from a 1965 car crash may have driven him berserk.
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Slayings Scene Unfolds In Maryland Border Case
State police describe a skilled woodsman and marksman, Parker, linked to the killings of troopers in a Cumberland area incident. He is said to know the woods well and may leave fresh tracks aided by snowfall as officers pursue.
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Suits for Back Taxes Filed in Frederick County Court
About 25 tax suits were to be filed today in Frederick County Circuit Court to recover back taxes. The largest seeks 106 478 78 dollars from Marjec Inc for Shawneeland lots. The rest are under 5 000 dollars each with more suits expected in coming weeks.
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Commission Protests Distribution of Funds
The Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission endorsed a letter by Executive Director R. Edward Duncan protesting EDA fund distribution. Duncan cites inequities as none of the district localities received funds and suggests a follow up letter to Byrd and Robinson. Community Development Block Grant requests include Frederick and Warren counties, Stephens City, Clarke County, Berryville, and Winchester projects.
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Weather Outlook Northern Valley Flurries and Cold Rise
Northern Valley skims a damp weekend with rain tonight then sun and snow flurries in mountains Saturday. Highs in 30s to 40s, turning much colder Sunday through Tuesday with mid 20s to mid 30s daytime highs and teens at night. Rainfall total shows no precipitation in last 24 hours. January to date and annual rainfall figures are listed for context.
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Virginia Assembly Highlights in Richmond Actions Summary
The Virginia General Assembly met with bills and proposals on tax changes including a 1 percent local option sales tax and a state income tax rise to 6 percent for higher earners. Senate chair change noted as Sen Howard Anderson succeeds Sen Herbert Bateman after party switch. A 911 without coin system and harsher robbery penalties were discussed along with scenic designation for 16 miles of Catoctin Creek. Local government annexation concerns drew broad criticism.
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France Defends Daoud Release Amid Extradition Questions
Paris Prime Minister Raymond Barre says Abu Daoud’s release was a legal matter and not politics, noting France complied with domestic law and international conventions. He cited the Bonn Paris extradition process and said France could not override a court’s decision or political interests.
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Correction: Frederick County tax total corrected
The Winchester Evening Star notes an error in yesterday's report on livestock and farm machinery personal property taxes. The correct Frederick County collection amount is 48,000 dollars, not 4,800 dollars.
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City Man Robbed at Gunpoint Near Loudoun Mall
A 50 year old Winchester man, Ray Earl Bishop of Bloomery Route, was robbed at gunpoint by two males in their early 20s in an alley near Indian Alley west of the Loudoun Street Mall. About 75 dollars in cash and other valuables were taken. Police are investigating.
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