Hospitals Across NYC Begin Layoffs Amid Malpractice Walkout
In New York City area hospitals layoffs due to doctors walkouts over malpractice insurance enter a fourth day. Anesthesiologist led stoppages force cancellations of nonemergency surgeries as talks with government and hospital officials proceed in Albany.
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Rate case opening set for Virginia Power July 2
The State Corporation Commission will open the Virginia Electric & Power Co rate case on July 2 with staff testimony due by June 16 and protests due by June 23.
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Church Accuses CIA of Murder Plots Against Rockefeller Critics
Senator Frank Church says he has hard evidence of CIA murder plots and condemns Rockefeller Commission claims that CIA misdeeds are minor. He cites ongoing committee evidence and criticizes Commission members for downplaying CIA wrongdoing amid anticipated Rockefeller report release. CIA Director William Colby among those questioned in alleged assassination conspiracies.
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Hatfield Held for Grand Jury in LSD Charge
Paul Geoffrey Hatfield of 502 Courtfield Ave was ordered held for a Frederick County grand jury yesterday. He faces a charge of distributing LSD on February 20 in the Zayre Parking Lot.
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County schools weigh Title Nine impact on female athletics
Athletic directors discuss coed vocational programs and rising costs to expand women’s sports. Officials estimate added expenses from $1,500 to $5,000 yearly, with pay scales tied to experience and participation. They stress budget limits and a trial approach while aiming to comply with Title Nine.
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Jim Casey
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Norton
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Warren County
Verrazano’s 1524 Discovery of New York Bay
The Florentine navigator Verrazano first explored New York Bay and the lower Hudson River in 1524 marking the early European contact with the region.
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Not a Freon Gas Leak at Snow White Grill
Fire officials found toxic fumes at the Snow White Grill were from Perchloroethylene used by One Hour Quality Cleaners next door. An exhaust fan carried vapors into the grill, causing temporary closures and hospitalizations. authorities flushed the sewer line and the problem was resolved.
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Drunk Charges Against Two Men Clarified in Winchester Court
Correction of a report on Lester Sager and Lionel DeHaven. Sager, 65, pleaded guilty to being drunk in public in Winchester General District Court, fined $10 with suspended sentence and released. DeHaven, 55, pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and sentenced to six months in jail.
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Winchester Democrats Plan Mass Meeting Tonight
Winchester Democrats will hold a mass meeting at 7 30 in the circuit court room to choose delegates and alternates for district conventions. The 17th Legislative District and 27th Senatorial District conventions are set for 3 p m at the Virginia Gentleman Restaurant in Front Royal. Winchester will send 13 delegates and seven alternates.
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Jazz critic Ralph Gleason dies at 58 in Berkeley
Ralph J. Gleason, a longtime San Francisco Chronicle jazz and pop columnist, died at 58 in Berkeley after a heart attack. He helped popularize rock criticism and contributed to Rolling Stone while serving as a vice president of Fantasy Records.
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Patriot resurgence begins after 1780 Carolina clash
On May 29 1780 a Loyalist group near Winnsboro South Carolina was defeated by Patriot irregulars marking the start of an effective Patriot resurgence in the Carolinas.
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S.C
Carolinas
Weather Snapshot for Northern Valley and Virginia
Fair tonight with lows around 60 and fair Thursday in the 80s for parts of Northern Valley. Virginia shows mostly sunny conditions today with highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Noon high 78, yesterday 78, year ago 79. Sunset 8:35 p.m., sunrise 5:47 a.m. New Moon June 9.
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Southeast
Northern Valley
Virginia
Winchester
Rainfall Totals and Averages Over 62 Years
Report shows 24 hour rainfall to 8:30 am June 5 at 1.48 inches. Yearly totals list 14.30 inches in 1975 and 36.76 inches average, with five year Jan-Dec sums 1970 41.42 to 1974 36.16. Monthly averages span 2.15 to 3.85 inches. 1972 highest 53.02 and 1930 lowest 17.15 in.
Warren County budget talks hinge on school funds and services
Ben Lacy, Warren County School Board chair, argues for a realistic budget and possible overall cuts while noting state funding formula limits. Sheriff Rollason requests a corrections officer for 24 hour protection, library head Dohme pleads to restore a 4500 increase, and local mental health groups seek higher funding amid understaffing. Some board members vow to reconsider the reduced requests.
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Warren County School Board
Lacy
Warren County
Malta
R.N. Rollason
Sheriff's Department
Rollason
Alvin Dohme
Samuels Library
Margia Kitts
Northwestern Psychiatric Clinic
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Northwestern Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board
Star Ads Offer Coupons For Saving Money Today
Readers are urged to use the coupons in today’s Star to save money. The ad copy promises a lot for only 10 when purchasing the Star and encourages checking the Star’s advertisements for deals.
James Laver Dies in London Home Fire at 76
James Laver an art historian and author died at age 76 in a house fire in London. He wrote poetry short stories and the successful musical comedy.
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