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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1980
Page
2
Frederick County Planning Commission schedules tomorrow at 2 p.m. to discuss citizen input on downzoning plans and to firm up rezoning criteria for three districts. Meetings are Shawnee Jan 22 Stonewall Jan 29 and Opequon Feb 5 at local schools.
A Alitalia DC-9 flying Rome to Tunis was hijacked mid flight and diverted to Palermo. The hijacker released 13 women and seven children and an ill male passenger, while demanding Tunisia free 25 trade unionists. No injuries were reported.
A major labor figure endorses Senator Edward Kennedy, boosting his presidential bid despite renewed scrutiny of the Chappaquiddick incident. UAW President Douglas Fraser plans to announce support, while other unions issue statements as GOP and Carter-era rivals critique policy and handling of crises.
Fifteen Iranian naval petty officers receive navigational equipment training from Sperry Rand Corp under a contract started in June 1978 and ending this month. Company officials say the training is legal and limited to a foreign contract, with no plans for further Iranian students after termination.
The Frederick County Democratic Party reappoints Richard Dick as committee chairman for a fourth two year term. New officers include Charles Joseph Lizer first vice chairman Merle Cross second vice chairman Rebecca Owings secretary and Evelyn Shirley treasurer from four districts. A Sperry trainer said Iranians received gyrocompasses tools and test gear. Robinson aide said the congressman was surprised by training claims and a State Department inquiry is underway.
Advertisement lists postage details and subscription rates for local carrier delivery and mail options. Includes prices for six months three months and one year along with delivery area and contact notes.
Cloudy with light rain or drizzle tonight and Wednesday. Northern Valley notes lows in the 40s and mid 30s in the mountains, highs around the 40s. Extended outlook shows warming into the 50s and 60s Friday and Saturday with nightly lows in 30s and 40s.
Four members of the Gilligan family were found shot to death in Evansville after returning home to a burglary scene. Patrick Gilligan and his wife Theresa, ages 30, and their children Lisa, 5, and Gregory, 4, were bound and shot in the head as their car remained running in the driveway. Police say the killings occurred late Monday night and involved a possible burglary next door.
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