Missing Grocery Carts Cost Stores as High as 70 Dollars
Damaged or stolen supermarket carts escape resale value and burden stores with losses. Managers from Manuel's, Grand Union, Safeway and Acme report 15 to 25 missing carts yearly, with some found miles away or abandoned in laundromats or orchards. A Virginia bill, House Bill 728, would make cart removal a misdemeanor.
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Joe Manuel
Manuel
Braddock St
Winchester
Ward Plaza
Grand Union
Safeway
Herman Payne
Payne
A&p
Richmond’ Area
Berryville Ave
General Assembly
First Lady Betty Ford Opens About Breast Cancer Ordeal
First Lady Betty Ford describes her breast cancer surgery and recovery in McCall s, sharing that President Ford’s support helped her cope. She says the couple’s relationship remained strong and notes she chose to face her experience openly to help other women.
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New York
Betty Ford
McCall's Magazine
Jerry
Artists Assn to Hold Portrait Demonstration
The Shenandoah Valley Artists Association meets Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Front Royal United Methodist Church. Miss Jan Adams, who painted Judge Marshall and Dr. Lynn's portraits, will demonstrate portrait painting and restoration techniques. All art enthusiasts are invited.
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Shenandoah Valley Artists Association
Front Royal United Methodist Church
Jan Adams
Marshall
Lynn
New Arrivals Named Stephanie Gail Spaid
Mr and Mrs Stephen Michael Spaid of Rt 1 Stephens City announce the birth of daughter Stephanie Gail. Mrs Spaid is formerly Donna Gail Parks. With changing seasons hair care tips and wigs are suggested for versatile looks from Shirley Temple to Carol Channing.
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Stephen Michael Spaid
Rt. 1
Stephens City
Stephanie Gail
Spaid
Donna Gail Parks
Shirley Temple
Carol Channing
ERA battle returns to Virginia Senate floor in stalemate
In Richmond on Tuesday the ERA faced a recommit motion that could doom the amendment. A 21-19 vote to send it back to the Privileges and Elections Committee revived the fight as supporters argued it buys needed floor time while opponents warned the move risks erasing ERA progress.
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Richmond
Senate
Senate Privileges & Elections Committee
ERA
James T. Edmunds
D-Kenbridge
P&e
Paul Manns
Omer Hirst
D-Fairfax
Edmunds
Hunter B. Andrews
Virginia
Clive Duval
Manns
Edward E. Willey
Drichmond
Controversy Over Mint Julep Origin Sparked in Maryland
Baltimore readers weigh competing claims for the mint julep. Charles Stein Jr claims Col Henry Jowles of Calvert County first used mint in the julep, citing local lore from 1700 era South River Club and Calvert County history. Other theories trace the drink to Persians or Crusaders.
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Baltimore
Calvert County
Maryland
Charles Stein Jr
Col
Henry Jowles
South River Club
Europe
Calvert
Jowles
Patuxent River
Benedict
Charles County
Recipe Correction Pecan Pie Missing Ingredient Added
Mrs. Peggy Miller of Wentworth Drive reports a missing ingredient in her Pecan Pie recipe from Reader's Recipes in yesterday's Star. The corrected version now requires 1 cup corn syrup to complete the mix.
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Peggy Miller
Wentworth Drive
Thorough cooking protects smoked sausages
Thorough cooking is essential for fresh and uncooked smoked sausages. Cook gently turning with tongs to keep the surface intact and prevent loss of flavorful juices.
Lose Weight with ODRINEX Plan at Barry's Drug Store
Major university hospital tests show ODRINEX helps weight loss quickly by suppressing appetite. The pill aids reduced intake while you eat three meals daily, promising safer use and no nerves. Barry's Drug Store at 20 W Boscawen St Winchester VA offers satisfaction or money back.
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Barry's
Boscawen ST
Winchester
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Charles Shore
Acme
Shobe
Amherst A&p
David Harmon
Harmon
Frederick County
FFA
FHA
Farmers Livestock Exchange
Electric Club
War Memorial Building
Horse and Pony Club
Boyce Episcopal Parish
Boyce
Winchester Evening Star
Untsberry
Aevor
Main Street
Front
Royal Va
Caas
Sothoron
Cutted
Bee Loudoun
Wilkins
S.loudoun St
Burr
Thiu
Izayre
Delco Plaza
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