Winchester Planning Commission eyes future Butler Drive meeting
The Winchester Planning Commission discussed scheduling another meeting with city and state officials on Butler Drive alternatives. State officials favor routing through populated areas while city plans previously shifted paths around a lumber yard. Additional items included Orchard Hills Section 1 plat approval and a zone change request by Hall for 82 acres at Amherst and Wayland, plus an update on Rt. 11 widening with land acquisition in 1978 and construction in 1979.
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Bellview Ave
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Man Dead Continued From Page One Police Investigate Purcell Ave Robbery
Police report a Purcell Avenue man was the victim of a strong-arm robbery. William Kniceley said two young men asked for money on Cork Street near the old John Kerr school. After he said he had none, they grabbed his wallet, took a dollar, then returned the wallet. Investigators pursue leads.
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Robinson Welcomes Intern Wilky Green on Capitol Steps
Seventh District Rep J Kenneth Robinson hosted Winchester native Thomas Wilky M W Green on the House steps. Green, a University of Richmond senior, majors in political science and economics and serves as student body vice president. He is part of the Lyndon B Johnson Summer Intern Program in Robinsons Washington office.
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Winchester
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Washington
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University of Richmond
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Johnstown Flood Residents Eye Rebuilding After Devastation
Residents describe widespread first floor ruin and missing belongings as flood centers offer disaster funds. Many lack flood insurance while authorities and volunteers rush to clear streets. A hundred people remain missing as cleanup stretches on.
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Johnstown
City Hall
Ouster Bid Aims to Interdict Habitual Drunks Over Mall Nuisance
Virginia business leaders pressed Commonwealth's Attorney Dabney Watts to pursue an interdiction order against three men described as habitual drunks. If granted by the Circuit Court, the order would bar possession of alcohol for those found to be habitual drinkers. Police Chief Warren Rudolph said the department would comply with any court order.
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Dabney Watts
Circuit Court
Warren Rudolph
Weather outlook showers through Saturday with warm temps
The Northern Valley and Virginia regions expect showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into Saturday with clearing by Saturday afternoon. Highs near 80 in the Valley and low to mid 80s in Virginia, with 60s lows. Extended outlook shows a chance of rain Sunday and Monday, turning fair by Tuesday, with highs around 80 and lows in the 60s. Rainfall data shown through 8 am today. historic rainfall totals and averages provided.
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Two Defendants Fail to Appear in Frederick Court
Two defendants missing hearings halted Frederick County Circuit Court trials yesterday. Judge Robert Woltz issued capias warrants for Thomas Lofton charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny, and for Ervin Frank Fultz charged as a habitual offender.
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Robert Woltz
Capias
Thomas Lofton
Ervin Frank Fultz
Frederick County Heart Association Forms In Winchester
The Star Files notes the Frederick County Heart Association is formed with its first meeting. A Virginia Heart Association member explains the organization and program. Herbert A. Solenberger is renamed chairman of the Winchester School Board.
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Frederick County Heart Assn
Virginia Heart Assn
the Heart Assn
Herbert A. Solenberger
Winchester School Board
King Farouk Abdicates Under Military Pressure
In 1952 King Farouk of Egypt, aged 32, steps down amid a military coup push, passing the throne to his six month old son Crown Prince Ahmed Fuad. Winchester records a 101 degree heat wave, the hottest since 1944.
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Egypt
Ahmed Fuad
Winchester
School Census Nears Completion in Berryville
Berryville reports the triennial census is nearly finished though several families with children aged 1 to 19 remain uncontacted. Officials ask any new residents or those missed to contact Mrs. June Frame at the school board office, 955-2438.
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Berryville
June Frame
School Board
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