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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1972

Page

2

Funeral service set for James A. Hoover Sr.

James Alton Hoover Sr., 51, of Rt 5, died Sunday. A funeral is planned tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Omps Funeral Home led by Rev Miss Kathryn Eye. Loyal Order of Moose to conduct graveside rites. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Family will receive friends 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

James Alton Hoover, Sr Rt. 5 Kathryn Eye Omps Loyal Order of Moose T. Newton Renner Hubert Dozer A. J. McFillen Kenny Bromley Edward Williams Frank Hudson Douglas Sirbaugh William Hepner John Pelter Sam Boyd Harry Snyder Bill Bowerman Dave Bowerman Charlie Bowerman Harry Bell Joe Avis L. B. Ames George Smallwood Charles Eaton Beverly Williams

Wall Street slips as Dow drops in slow trading

Stocks drift lower with the Dow Jones average down 3.76 to 911.20 at 10:30 am as declines lead advances on the NYSE amid investor concern over the international monetary situation and a weak dollar. Graveside service set for Mildred Quinlan 76 of 248 Miller St in Cleveland Ohio. She died yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

New York New York Stock Exchange U.S Mildred Quinlan Miller St Winchester Memorial Hospital Lake View Cemetery Cleveland Ohio Quinlan Cincinnati Ralph Edward Quinlan First Baptist Church Ethel Dillard Culpeper Bill J. Cammack Fresno, Calif Jones Funeral Home

Car Crash Injures Stephens City Man Near Town

State Police report Charles Marshall Jackson of Stephens City, age 32, injured in a one car accident two miles south of Stephens City. He suffered nose contusions when his vehicle left the road, struck an embankment and a tree after claiming another vehicle forced him off the road. Vehicle totaled.

Stephens City G.N. Jenkins Charles Marshall Jackson Jackson Jenkins

Edwards Re elected Winchester City School Board Chairman

At its reorganizational meeting the Winchester School Board re elected H. Robert Edwards as chairman for another term. William H. Lawrence III became vice chairman and Glenn H. Rhodes clerk. Plans included committee appointments and updates on school funding and state education legislation impacting handicapped students and admission ages.

Winchester School Board H. Robert Edwards William H. Lawrence III Glenn H. Rhodes Edwards Marvin C. Gore William Pifer Phillip 8. Olinger Wilson C. Dickson Edward D. Whittle Fred I. Brumback Nancy Thomas Gore Dowell J. Howard William C. Fauver Olinger Wvpt Educational TV Ann R. Whitham Glen D. Smith Charles Town W.va Senseny Road Smith Princeton University School of Architecture Jacob L. Johnson

Howell Asks Rehearing on Virginia Utilities Rate Increases

Lt. Gov. Henry E. Howell Jr. asks the State Corporation Commission for a rehearing of its decision granting Virginia Electric & Power a 41 million rate increase and seeks a delay in Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. rate case. He raises constitutional questions about equal protection and urges a hearing on fair rate schedules for Vepco and other utilities.

Richmond Henry E. Howell Jr State Corporation Commission Virginia Electric & Power Co SCC Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. of Virginia Vepco Howell Virginia Commission

Williams accuses Robinson of dual voting on Social Security and subsidies

Williams claims Robinson voted against a 20 percent Social Security increase while opposing the Conte amendment banning payments over 20000 to individuals under the 1973 agricultural support program. He charges Robinson shields wealthy landowners and ignores aged and disabled citizens relying on Social Security.

Williams Robinson Virginia

Daley Signals Support For Entire Democratic Ticket

Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley endorsed every Democratic candidate on the ticket after his delegation was replaced at the national convention. He avoided naming George McGovern, but asserted support for federal state and local candidates and left open McGovern's Illinois prospects. The Daley backing is pivotal in Illinois with its 26 electoral votes.

Chicago Richard J. Daley George McGovern Daley McGovern South Dakota Illinois Nixon

Gunman Holds 8 Hostages Then Surrenders in Bank Siege

Everett Wallace Jr., 22, a former mental patient from Richmond, held eight Bank of Chesterfield employees hostage in Virginia. He demanded 500000 dollars, a 1972 Lincoln Continental, beer, two pizzas and a blanket during a three hour standoff with federal, state and local police. He surrendered unharmed and was jailed on bank robbery charges with 75000 bond.

Richmond, Va Bank of Chesterfield Everett Warner Wallace Jr Richmond Alexandria U. S John F. Daftron Jr Wallace Secret Service Moore Gill Medical College of Virginia Hospital

Virginia receives up to 2 million grant to move residents from state institutions

The federal government approves a three year grant to Virginia to remove nonessential residents from state hospitals and facilities. Portsmouth and Planning District Six in the Shenandoah Valley are pilot areas with 650000 dollars awarded in year one. Local agencies will aid in social medical and legal services. The plan targets mental hospitals retarded facilities and juvenile institutions with release back to communities as funding continues.

Richmond Virginia Portsmouth Shenandoah Valley Linwood Holton Edward Newman HEW Rehabilitation Services Administration Newman Waynesboro Staunton Harrisonburg Lexington Buena Vista Rockingham Augusta Highland Rockbridge Bath Holton William S. Allerton State Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals Otis L. Brown Earl J. Shifler

Weather Summary Northern Valley and Virginia Regions

Variable cloudiness and warm humid conditions with afternoon or evening thundershowers possible tonight through Wednesday. North and Virginia areas report highs near 90, lows in the 60s to 70s, with extended heat through Thursday to Saturday. Rainfall totals include 1.30 inches in the past 24 hours and 4.61 inches for July.

Virginia

Mandel Loses Gate for Mediation in Maryland Prisons

Gov. Marvin Mandel ends his role as mediator after settling two prison uprisings. He helped free three hostages in a six hour inmate revolt at the Maryland Penitentiary and faced guard criticism over his intervention.

Baltimore Marvin Mandel Mandel Maryland Maryland House of Corrections Jessup Parren J. Mitchell House of Corrections Eric Swinn Tde

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