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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1977
Page
2
The bodies of Michael A Sherman and Charlotte Sherman, both 27 of Arlington Va, were found this weekend in the Grand Canyon. Deputies say they were apparently robbed of an undetermined amount of money as the investigation continues.
Woodrow James Roy aged 39 of Stephens City died at the scene after his car left Rt. 45 in Hampshire County West Virginia struck a guard rail and rolled over an embankment at 7 30 p m. The vehicle was described as a total loss by state police.
Front Royal Town Council will hear an attorney recommendation on expanding the electrical system into the annexation area. The agenda includes a garbage pickup report, a $75 000 trash transfer station appropriation, a river of items on building inspection charges and a new water storage reservoir site, plus a highway department signal notice. A weather advisory notes new snow accumulations across West Virginia with a travelers advisory for most of the state.
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. says F Ray Marshall holds extremist views and will vote against confirming him as Secretary of Labor. Byrd announced Sunday in a prepared speech for the Senate.
A General Motors assembly plant in Doraville Georgia shut down until further notice due to a propane gas shortage. The move lays off about 4500 workers. The report also covers Ohio energy actions by Gov Rhodes and Florida crop losses from a freeze with celery lettuce peppers wiped out and tomato losses estimated at 43 million dollars. Minor local fire incidents are noted along with a Senate confirmation hearing on Marshall for a cabinet post and comments about federalism and unions.
Joseph Sackett, 46, of Front Royal, escaped serious injury when a car in the service bay rolled forward and pinned him against the wall at Sixth Street and N Royal Avenue. He suffered bruises to his hip and leg.
Snow tonight may accumulate 1 to 3 inches in the north with 2 to 4 inches in the mountains. Flurries expected tonight and tomorrow with highs in the 30s. Rain likely in the south tonight possibly sleet or snow, with coastal areas cooler. Extended outlook shows occasional mountain snow flurries and daytime highs in the 20s to mid 30s with teen nights.
US postal officials from Philadelphia and Washington plus a GSA planner head to Winchester for a 7 30 p m meeting at Daniel Morgan School to discuss selling the 65 year old Piccadilly Street building. Mayor Bell and Rep Robinson urge turnout and discuss a plan to relocate agencies while keeping downtown service.
The schedule lists daily lunch options for January 24 to 28 including Beef BBQ on Bun, Submarine, Lasagne, Meat Loaf, and Turkey with sides and desserts. Breakfast offerings run Monday through Friday with juice, cereal or oatmeal, toast, and milk.
A notice suggests homeowners landlords or tenants may be liable for injuries from slips on walks. It pitches liability insurance from Bryarly & Louthan costing pennies daily to cover injuries or property damage to others.
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