Frederick County Zoning Hearing Set for August 1
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors scheduled a public hearing for August 1 at 2 p.m. on a proposed new zoning ordinance. They reviewed first and second readings and heard a planning commission report, with two rezoning applications deferred or withdrawn amid local opposition and concerns about congestion and the scale of changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
County Planning Commission
Robert S. Barbour
Middletown
Lewis Costello
Stickley
Mitchell Says Nixon Has Been Lowering the Boom Since April
John N. Mitchell said Nixon has been lowering the boom on Watergate participants since April, acting as he should. Sen. Daniel Inouye questioned the extent of the action, noting Dean's firing as the clearest case. Mitchell testified he aimed to shield Nixon to protect his reelection plans.
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Mitchell
Nixon
Washington
John N. Mitchell
Daniel K. Inouye
D-Hawaii
White House
John W. Dean III
Inouye
Dean
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Senate
Congress
Archibald Cox
Martha
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Egil Krogh
Krogh
Magruder
Commerce Department
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
New York
Anthony Ulasewicz
Ulasewicz
Richard A. Moore
Phase 4 wage price controls face skepticism from officials
As Phase 4 planning nears completion, Nixon aides doubt the new controls will work and may prompt a quick end to price freezes. A high official warns of public disillusionment, while Treasury and White House figures weigh fiscal actions and potential policy shifts amid Watergate fallout.
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Washington
Nixon
Agriculture Department
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Japan
White House
Dozen Racehorses Die in Stable Fire at Audley Stables
A fire at Audley stables in Berryville killed twelve racehorses before noon. Seven or eight others were rescued by Jeff Greer, son of manager Grayson Greer. one horse was badly burned. The value of the horses was not disclosed.
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Gail Davis
P.E. Morris
Berryville
Audley
Jeff Greer
Grayson Greer
Senate Watergate Probe Delays Subpoena Decision
The Senate Watergate Committee met in closed session for an hour and made no decision on subpoenaing White House documents Nixon withholds. The panel plans another closed session during a luncheon break as it weighs its options and potential court action.
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Washington
Senate Watergate Committee
White House
Nixon
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Archibald Cox
Rufus Edmisten
Ervin
Associated Press
Senate Watergate Investigating Committee
United Fund Sets 129000 Goal for Winchester County Campaign
The United Fund Board announced a $129 000 campaign goal the largest in local history, up seven percent from last year. Eleven agencies will receive allocations led by Boy Scouts 26000 and Red Cross 23700 with 10600 restricted to administration and campaign costs. The Big Brothers join as the 11th agency, and George Froom urged active community support to meet the target.
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United Fund Board of Directors
Winchester - Frederick County
Thelma T. Clare
Red Cross
Big Brothers
Boy Scouts
Children’s Home Society
Fremont Street
Girl Scouts
Northwestern Mental Health Assn
Northwestern Psychiatric Clinic
Salvation Army
USD
Winchester Day Bursery
United Fund Office
Budget Review Committee
Winchester- Frederick County
Big Brothers Assn
United Fund
George A. Froom
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Robert K. Stickley
Stephens City
Rt. 11
I-81
Charles E. Bass
Richard Madigan
Madigan
Raymond C. Sandy
Winchester
Health Dept
Albin Acres
Leon B. Zeiger
Gordondale
Cooper
Oak Hill
Garland R. Quarles
Mount Hebron
Oren Frederic Morton
Morton
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Virginia
David B. Grim
Frederick County
Oak Grove
Audley’ Stables
Clarke
Edmisten
James F. Edwards
Europe
Boyce
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