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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
2
Gov. Mills Godwin defends a 125 million state construction bond as necessary despite criticism from the Virginia Taxpayers Association. The report also covers the Dixie Lee II tragedy with rising death tolls and Coast Guard searches, plus Brown & Root's Eastern Shore plant plans and a whisky labeling ruling in a federal appeals court.
An anonymous bird nesting in a gas refrigerator sparked a blaze that gutted a 17 foot trailer owned by Robert Williams near Shenandoah Farms Grocery. Assistant Chief Durston McIntosh said there were no fatalities and occupants had flown the nest. Also Clarke County School Board meeting set for 1 p.m. tomorrow due to graduation ceremonies at Clarke County High School.
The Winchester Community Improvement League plans the first of three summer block parties on Gibbons Street starting at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. Darco King Sr. says the events aim to provide safe activities for youth and seniors with music, games, prizes, and regional foods.
Clarke County residents face a possible longer wait as the State Compensation Board delays budget figures. Executive Secretary John Rasnick Jr said the board will not publish the budget by June 15 and may wait until July 1 to release the final figures. The board is handling regular appropriations and has not begun discussions on special requests.
Partly cloudy and cool tonight with 40s. Friday mostly sunny breezy with 60s. Virginia showers end this afternoon then windy and cool with 60s west 70s east. Lows 40s west 50s east. Weekend on track for fair cool weather with 70s rising to low 80s by Monday. Rain totals and long term rainfall averages listed.
The Frederick County Planning Commission received a site plan for a Highs Dairy Store and a doctor's office on Rt. 7, split by the Shenandoah Hills entrance. Owner James R. Wilkins Sr. parcels currently sit in R-2 business general zoning, with a county board review for a change to residential limited. Supervisor Dennis Cole questioned improper ad of readings and suggested delaying the first and second readings which exclude public comment. County Planner Ron Berg confirmed discussion with a constituent about public comment.
Lt. Gov. John Dalton accused Andrew Miller of financial mismanagement in the Virginia Democratic gubernatorial primary. Miller campaign head Walter Marston dismissed cuts as symbolic staff contributions while noting a $40,000 payroll and about $3,000 in expected donor contributions by Election Day.
Front Royal Police Chief Charles V Rutherford announces strict enforcement of the town curfew for minors under 18. The ordinance bans nighttime street, public place, or vehicle presence from midnight to 5 a.m. weekends and 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekdays unless supervised or on an allowed errand or work. Bicycles require a white front lamp and red rear reflector after sunset. The no playing ball in the street ordinance will also be enforced.
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