Central Dispatch Faces Fireboard Split in Countywide Push
Resentment over Winchester-Frederick County consolidation and annexation feeds debate on a proposed Central Fire Dispatch System. Gainesboro Fire Co rejects the plan citing funding, single dispatcher limits, and governance. a public meeting showed broad opposition while others urge open questions and timely answers to improve city county cooperation and fire response.
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Monster hunt shifts focus from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness fame
Tourists flock to Loch Ness seeking Nessie as Edinburgh Castle slips from top spot. British and American scientists race to prove the creature’s existence while other locals hunt for Morag in Loch Morar.
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Edinburgh Castle
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Loch Morar
AMA debunking of subcommittee on unnecessary surgery
The AMA attacks a House subcommittee report claiming 2.4 million unnecessary surgeries in 1974 costing about 4 billion and 11,900 deaths. It argues the 17 percent rate and other figures are invalid, noting methodological flaws and urging caution in interpreting the sensational three alarm claims.
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California
United States
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McCarthy
New York
Ford and Reagan vie for nom. Ford plans world role
President Ford and aides grow confident he can defeat Reagan for the nomination and win in November. He aims to use foreign affairs to show leadership with plans for a seven nation economic summit in Puerto Rico and a Geneva Middle East peace conference. Critics warn of risks in the Middle East and shifts in U.S. policy at the UN over settlements.
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Dewey
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Readers Viewpoint on Berryville Ave Traffic Solution
The State Highway Department favors dropping Butler Drive to ease Berryville Ave congestion while officials delay a final decision. City Manager Wendell Seldon urges following the Planning Commission Street Committee and Council process, inviting public viewpoints.
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A Time to Remember at Confederate Memorial Day
Winchester honors its last Confederate veteran George W. Dellinger with granddaughter Olivia Leatherman and daughter Valley Fritts at a 1938 reception at Stonewall Jacksons headquarters hosted by Mrs Maybel Aikin. Confederate Memorial Day observed June 6 in memory of Gen Turner Ashby.
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Olivia Leatherman
Valley Fritts
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Maybel Aikin
Harrisonburg
Turner Ashby
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