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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1979

Page

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Downpour Drenches Winchester Expanding Rain Expected

A large storm drenched Winchester with nearly two inches of rain yesterday afternoon. Flooding and water on tracks on Wyck Street were reported as Paula Shaw 10 Jimmy Shaw 2 and Marti Jarrett 13 joined a rain dance on Maple Street amid forecasts of more showers this afternoon and tonight with a 60 percent chance then a 20 percent chance tomorrow.

Winchester Wyck St Paula Shaw Jimmy Shaw Marti Jarrett Maple St

Tankers Collide Off Tobago Triggering Massive Fire

Reefing flames engulf two ships after the Atlantic Empress and the Aegean Captain collided near Tobago. 100-foot fires raged as crew abandoned ship and a 1.6 million barrel oil spill potential loomed while searchers hunted 27 missing sailors.

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Carter Ready for Staff Changes

President Carter undergoes a White House staff shakeup after dismissals of five Cabinet members. Hamilton Jordan remains chief of staff as Jody Powell and Frank Moore are expected to gain broader duties, with discussions of more changes to come.

Powell Moore Carter Ees James R. Schlesinger Brock Salentee Stey Adams White House

Florida Supreme Court Denies Douglas Execution Stay

The Florida Supreme Court ruled 6-0 to deny a stay of execution for Howard Virgi Douglas, keeping his July 17, 1973 murder sentence on track. Federal courts may intervene, but state justices upheld Judge William K. Love’s authority under Florida law. Spalding questioned the decision, highlighting Florida’s sole sentencing power for capital punishment.

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