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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
2
The 1820 Census shows New York the top state in population, overtaking Virginia which had held the lead previously. This marks a shift in early American demographics and urban growth patterns.
Two men arrested for the Wednesday shotgun hold-up of Chuck's Esso were arraigned in Frederick County Court. Roger Weatherholtz and Russell Corbin each received court-appointed attorneys, with Corbin pleading guilty to a drunk in public charge and fined $10 plus costs. Four men allegedly involved took $167 at gunpoint. a juvenile male was questioned and a third arrest warrant issued. A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday at 9 30 a.m.
Lowell T. Holmes, 20, of Lewisville Clarke County, charged with breaking and entering Buchanan Grocery with intent to commit larceny on May 17. Arrested by Deputy Dale Gardner and held on $1,000 bond. Preliminary hearing set in Clarke County Court June 23 at 10 a.m.
A memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Payne's Chapel Methodist Church in Ridgeway West Virginia. Special music will be provided by the Swartz Quartet.
Philip Weber Jr. presents a $3,000 check to Dr. Robert P. Parker as part of Abex Corporation’s $12,000 pledge to Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music’s library enlargement. Abex operates plants in Winchester and internationally and recently set up its global headquarters in Winchester.
Eight American pilots held as prisoners in North Vietnam were interviewed in Hanoi May 25 by a four member U S delegation. They asked about George Wallace recovery George McGovern campaign and Congress ending the war. They also discussed peace protests antiwar court cases and voter registration.
Harvey Scott Carper aged 18 of 412 North Loudoun Street was found guilty by a Frederick County Circuit Court jury of breaking and entering and larceny in the Interstate Citgo Station case from February 2. The grand larceny charge was cut to petty larceny with a 12 month jail term and a $500 fine, and burglary carries 12 months in jail. Sentencing set for June 14.
A compact record listing assorted items: I Q answers, the name Alexi N Kosygen, salted codfish, Leonid I Brezhnev, Laurel, a time 14 19, liver, a sailor's song, the House of Commons, and a diphthong.
Frederick County sheriff reports Winchester Evening Star and U S Mail boxes demolished overnight on Whitacre Road between Routes 522 and 50 near Gore. Deputy Douglass Anderson says hammers caused the damage at about 1 30 a m. Four youths face charges for destroying Star boxes on Middle Road. three adults go on trial Monday for destruction of property.
A Winchester man, William R. Spaid, was treated and released after a two car crash on N. Cameron Street at 3 27 am. Grafton A Bierelin Jr. Driver of a 1968 Chevrolet lost control and struck a parked 1971 Fiat. Damages totaled 1000 dollars to the Chevrolet.
Clear and cool tonight with lows in the 40s. Sunday looks sunny breezy and cool with highs near 70. Extended period shows cooler start Monday then warmer with a chance of showers late Wednesday. Temperatures Monday dip to the 50s then reach upper 60s and 70s. Tuesday and Wednesday rise to the 80s with lows 50s and 60s. Rainfall tallies show 1.07 inches today at 8:30 am and 1972 year-to-date 19.42 inches. Five year January to December totals list 1966 33.82, 1967 36.48, 1968 32.56, 1969 36.05, 1970 41.12 inches. Monthly averages from 58 years indicate January 2.37, February 2.12, March 3.09, April 3.12, May 3.61, June 2.72, July 3.88, August 3.77, September 2.77 inches.
Virginians widely opposed Chief Justice John Marshall during his tenure, believing many of his court opinions were incorrect and sparked strong sentiment across the state.
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