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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1977
Page
2
Augusta County grand jury indicts Mona Kinsley in the June 14 home fire at Stuarts Draft. Investigators say the blaze was set with a kerosene-based liquid and a message vandalized the house. No injuries reported.
The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival starts its three weekend run in Orkney Springs with Dr. Richard Lert as artistic director and conductors Lawrence Smith and Phillip Spurgeon. Tonight features Handel Water Music Schubert Unfinished and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.
Washington AP reports a House ethics inquiry into alleged South Korean influence-buying in Congress faces questions after chief investigator Philip A. Lacovara resigns amid a dispute with Rep. John Flynt. Some lawmakers warn the probe could be harmed while others say it may continue with a replacement. A Genoa vacation note accompanies a separate Swiss roadside sculpture story.
Virginia qualifies 79 localities for federal drought relief. 56 counties and 23 cities receive low interest loans or grants to conserve water with 5 percent farm loans. SBA loans aid drought losses. decision on a presidential disaster declaration awaited from President Carter.
Two south Richmond furniture store owners ask a circuit judge to compel police and city officials to enforce laws and provide an adequate police force after looters broke plate glass and stole merchandise during a power outage on Hull Street. The suit names City Council members, City Manager Leidinger, Police Chief Duling, and Safety Director Fulton. Rosenson and Bernstein fear further burglaries and argue the incident violated the city charter by not enforcing criminal laws. A hearing on the writ of mandamus was tentatively set for Monday.
Hot and humid weekend with sunny days and fair nights. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible Sunday. Highs near 90, Lows in upper 60s. Northern state portion shows highs upper 80s to mid 90s and Saturday night in mid 60s to mid 70s. Extended warm and dry through Wednesday with 90 to 100 highs. No rainfall in last 24 hours.
Local fire companies battled multiple minor blazes yesterday evening. In Winchester a Medco Pharmacy ballast smoke incident caused no store damage. Clarke County Enders volunteers tackled a 5:30 p.m. grass fire near the Fairgrounds, returning after 15 minutes. Greenwood volunteers fought a grass fire on Rt 50 east of Winchester, burning a small area. A van fire on Rt 522 near the Front Royal Fairgrounds scorched a quarter acre and was doused by Front Royal and Stephen City units. Clearbrook firemen handled a brush fire on Old Charles Town road at 5:15 p.m. none of the incidents were serious.
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