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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1979

Page

2

Stephens City weighs HUD grant priorities amid public absence

Town officials in Stephens City held the final HUD grant hearing with no resident attendees. Mayor Lynn Comer and council members discussed priorities: housing improvements for low income families and sewer line upgrades to serve west town and nearby housing. Edens estimated project costs near six hundred thousand dollars, the HUD grant limit.

Star Stephens City Bruce Edens Edens HUD Lynn Comer Dale Bailey Willis Davis Betty Martin Willie Dembeck Bob Wells William Baker

Fires From Kitchen Incidents Hit Winchester Homes

Two minor fires started in home kitchens sent Winchester firemen to 30 Paris Lane and 324 North Kent Street. No damage reported and crews were on scene about 15 minutes at each location. In Sardinia, landowner Giuseppe Porcheddu escaped kidnappers, the eighth victim in five months with seven still held.

Winchester Paris Lane N. Kent Street Sassari Sardinia Giuseppe Porcheddu

Court Denies Psychiatric Exam For Child Witness In Teacher Case

A nine year old girl charged with indecent exposure against her teacher will not be ordered to undergo psychiatric testing before trial. Judge Woltz ruled credibility of the minor should be weighed by the jury. Also reported: Frazier probation revoked for perjury. sentences for rape case. and other court entries including a guilty plea and future trial dates.

Star Robert K. Woltz Frederick County James Maloney Lawrence Thomas Woltz Virginia Osby Carl Frazier Jr Middletown Frazier Commonwealth State Virginia Supreme Court Waltz Curry Robert Jones III Larry Ambrogi Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Robert N. Taylor Jr Keith A. Hines William Boice

Divorce Bill Dies After Tie Vote in Virginia House

In Richmond the House of Delegates deadlocked 46 46 on a bill to create a certification board for teachers. Despite support from Dels Smith and Guest the measure failed on final reading amid overnight lobbying and party lines. The divorce bill would define marital property for settlements while preserving equity and non equal division.

Star Richmond Dels Alson H. Smith Jr Winchester Raymond R Andy) Guest Jr Front Royal House of Delegates del. Ray Garland Roanoke State Department of Education House Senate Dalton Garland

Weather Snapshot Northern Valley and Virginia Forecast

Partly cloudy with diminishing winds and highs in the 40s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the 20s. Snow chances rise Saturday with highs near 40. Virginia foresees highs in the 30s to mid 40s and occasional snow chances. Extended outlook shows cooler temps and precipitation Sunday through Monday, then fair Tuesday. Rainfall figures and monthly averages are listed. Moon phases and a weather conjecture cycle are noted.

Virginia National Weather Service

Victory Celebrations Mark Cambodian Government Rise

In Phnom Penh the new government led by Heng Samrin staged a victory celebration as fighting persists in the countryside. Rumors of Pol Pot loyalists and claims of Takéo recapture by Khmer Rouge radio contrast with Viet Nam's backing for the council and public appearances by Heng Samrin amid a shambles economy.

Bangkok Thailand Phnom Penh Radio Phnom Penh Heng Samrin Pol Pot Heng~Samrin Vietnam The People’s Revolutionary Council Viet Namese National Assembly China Takéo Kampong Chhnang

Winchester Evening Star Notice Rates

Local carrier delivery and mail rates listed for Winchester readers. Details show pricing for daily, six months and three month periods, with annual options for mail delivery. Publication header indicates locality and contact information.

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