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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1979

Page

2

Cause of Artex Explosion Found at Attex Plant Front Royal

Front Royal officials identify the blast cause as a pressurized vessel release at the Attex plant. Three workers remain in satisfactory condition at University of Virginia burn unit. Anita Beaver listed in satisfactory condition at Warren Memorial Hospital. a fifth person released after treatment.

Front Royal Attex Ruff Universite Charlottesville Anita Beaver Warren Memorial Hospital

Break-in reports hit several Winchester businesses

Break-ins were reported at Western Maryland Supply Co. on Beau and Ohio Sts and Boise Cascade Co. on 217 E Lane. Entry through a window or garage door window. cash, a calculator, and a radio were stolen. Senate approved federal crime for damaging a nuclear plant linked to 1979 incident at Surry plant. National Farm Safety Week July 25 31 urged safety practices.

Winchester Aan Allen Barley Western Maryland Supply Co Beau Ohio Sts Ashington U.S Harry F. Byrd Jr India Senate Byrd John Warner R-Va Virginia Electric & Power Co Surry Vepco William Kuykendall James Merrill Jr Boise Cascade Co E. Lane Bailey Jimmy Carter Robert E. Ayler Future Farmers of America Aylor Ffa

Resignations Sweep Washington Cabinet Faces Shakeup

Following President Carter's crisis of confidence claim, several top officials including U N ambassador Andrew Young and Budget Director James McIntyre offered to resign. The mood hit agencies nationwide as advisers and staff confronted uncertain futures after Camp David talks and a day of White House briefings.

U.N Andrew Young James McIntyre Robert Strauss Mary Hoyt Rosalynn Carter Alfred Kahn Council On Wage and Price Stability Cyrus R. Vance Defense Harold Brown Zbigniew Brzezin Associated Press NBC News Carter White House Camp David Kansas City Detroit

Warren Board Approves OIC Seed Money in Warren County

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved a $2,000 seed grant to the Opportunities Industrialization Center to train hard core unemployed for local jobs. OIC officials emphasized their recruitment approach and proven 87 percent placement rate. The board also tabled a hefty Kwick-Klean contract increase and approved other items including library grants and vehicle surplus sales.

Front Royal The Opportunities Industrialization Center OIC Warren County Board of Supervisors James Hunt Tri-County H.M. Brooks Hunt John Poux Warren County Staige Miller Kwick-Klean Jim Wilson Rod Smith Smith Harrison Brome Limeton Samuels Equalization Board Ron George State Highway Department George Ganner Highway Department Chamber of Commerce

Mail and Motor Delivery Rate Figures Cited

A reference lists mailing and motor delivery price data showing $7.8 for three months, $22.98 per year, and $525.08 for six months, indicating tiered charges.

Weather forecast and rainfall data snapshot

Partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers expected in the near term across Texas central Plains and Southeast. Virginia forecast shows thunderstorms possible in the southeast Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 80s and extended weekend outlook for further thundershowers and 80s highs. The record includes rainfall totals, historical averages, and July moon phases.

Texas Central Plains Virginia National Weather Service

Man Injured in Rt 661 Collision Near Fishnet Festival

Gregory Duncan of Greenville was hit by a car on Rt 661 near the Fishnet festival entrance. He was taken to Warren Memorial Hospital for minor cuts and abrasions and released. The accident happened at 9 40 p.m. The Fishnet religious festival attracts attendees from several states with about 20 000 expected.

Bowers Winchester Police Department Lloyd Alderman Kent St Melvin Nicholson Alderman Front Royal North Carolina Front Royal Fire Department Gregory Duncan Greenville Warren Memorial Hospital

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