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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1979
Page
2
Frederick County police report a 17 year old, John Michael Morrison, was driving on Rt 661 when he veered off the road to avoid an unknown vehicle and struck a tree. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital after the accident. Charges were filed in connection with the Saturday incident.
Hundreds of District cab drivers walk out for two days to press for a 10.5 percent fare hike. The action targets major hotels and Union Station from 6 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. with two associations backing the plan while two smaller groups urge caution.
Frederick County sheriff's deputies investigated a multiple stabbing Saturday night in the Freetown area of Stephens City. Four men were hospitalized at Winchester Memorial. three were treated and released, one remained admitted. Authorities said assault charges are possible as the case remains under investigation.
Winchester Evening Star lists local carrier delivery rates at 16. eest and 7.38 for three months. Mail and motor delivery options shown as 23.08 per year, 15.00 for six months, and three months.
Verona workers observe a nationwide strike by three unions at Westinghouse after contract talks failed. Only a few graveyard and early shifts reported to work as union officials warn of a long disruption over pension contributions.
Warren receives a combined four year term in Winchester Circuit Court after changing pleas to guilty on three bad check charges. He gets two years in prison for writing a 2000 dollar check to Wilsons Welding and 12 months on each of two checks for 385 and ??? The article notes additional similar charges in Frederick County and others. Also mentioned: McIntire fined.
The forecast calls for hot humid conditions with a chance of showers, mainly in the afternoons or evenings. Temperatures reach mid to upper 80s in the day with mid to upper 60s or 70s at night, and extended days show fair weather then increasing shower chances Thursday or Friday. Historical rainfall figures and patterns are noted for context.
Pittston Township police found 150 pounds of dynamite in an outhouse behind an unoccupied summer cottage. The dynamite was in three boxes with three 1,000 foot rolls of primer cord. The discovery was made Sunday by the cottage owner who notified police.
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