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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1970
Page
7
General Motors conducts an eight week trial with five local dealers to remove abandoned autos within 20 miles of Traverse City at no charge. Dealers report to law enforcement, then to a wrecking yard with GM covering disposal costs and usable metals sent to foundries.
Powhatan School Library opens to elementary children every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for six weeks ending July 23 with a story hour at 11 a.m. The library also notes leadership changes with Mrs. Thomas C. Iden becoming chair of the Parent Faculty Library Committee and co chairs for the fall book fair.
Pattern catalog entry describes SLEEKEST CUT OF ALL cardigan with sizes up to 16 and bust 37 for 242 yards of 39 inch fabric. Pattern 4526 lists pricing 75 cents base, 25 cents air mail handling, mail to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept New York. Include name address size and style number. Spring Summer pattern catalog offers 111 styles and sewing books for sale.
George A. Froom vice president of Shenandoah Valley National Bank was elected treasurer of Northwestern Workshop Inc at the June board meeting. Other officers are Dr Muriel W Brown vice president and Mrs Lloyd Renner secretary. The workshop will provide supervised employment for handicapped persons and seek long term contracts to expand work for more workers. Applicants must be 16 or older.
A reflecting description notes that the U S president lacks a formal title beyond Mr President while governors are titled Your Excellency and judges Your Honor, highlighting the unique civic standing of the nation’s chief executive.
The event runs at the Episcopal Parish Hall from 9 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday with 150 pints available. Those needing an appointment or transportation should call the Red Cross office at 662 5412.
In Roanoke Patterson the 17 year old on trial for murder changed his plea to innocent by reason of insanity. He testified he could only recall bits and pieces of Sept 19 1969 when Thelma Lipscomb Lam was stabbed 23 times. The trial proceeds with the death penalty sought by the Commonwealth.
A Frederick County Circuit Court jury has been summoned tomorrow at 9 a.m. Jurors include Kenneth M. Clevenger C Vernon White J Curtis Fray John E Venskoske John Henry Calvin G Loy Mrs Joann Bean Lantz Eugene S Lupton R Lee Hollis Richard Medley and William T Reuter reporting to Corporation Courtroom City Hall.
Arlington police raided an apartment and seized more than 360000 in illegal drugs. Officers reported 80 pounds of hashish valued at 358400 and 7% pounds of marijuana worth 2000. Four suspects Douglas Carty Paul Harrison John T Rogers and Shirley Elizabeth Masich were arrested on charges ranging from possession to sale with bonds set at 30000 each.
Dr L J DeVocht will discuss the Reach for Recovery program on WHPL Sunday at 1 15 p m He serves on the State Board Service Committee of the American Cancer Society and practices gynecology and obstetrics in Alexandria The program aims to visit hospital breast amputees with trained volunteers who are themselves amputees The system has shown value in Alexandria and Richmond per Harry Lovett of the Winchester division American Cancer Society
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A House subcommittee unanimously approved a bill to establish three consumer agencies. The plan creates a White House Office of Consumer Affairs with expanded powers, an independent Consumer Protection Agency, and a 12 member Consumer Advisory Council to oversee consumer interests in government and programs.
Delegates at the Virginia Annual Methodist Conference defeated a proposal requiring students at conference affiliated colleges to sign an anti liquor and anti drugs pledge. The substitute resolution would expel violators immediately. the original would have withheld funds from colleges permitting drinking. Randolph Macon Woman's College recently allowed drinking on campus amid Methodist school list.
Ed Donohue of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce reported a successful wage and hour forum held Monday at the Lee Jackson Restaurant Motel. Attended by Ward Plaza Merchants Association Winchester Retail Merchants Association and Chamber Retail Committee, with Stanley Marquess of the Labor Department as guest speaker. He spoke on current and upcoming wage and hour laws. A luncheon followed a one hour session and a Q and A period.
The Presbyterian Church emerged as a major supporter for creating a free public school system in Virginia, backing reform efforts and influencing policy discussions across the state.
Frederick County Taxpayers Association plans a Monday meeting at 8 p.m. in the Frederick County Courthouse. welcome, Robert Luttrell, president said.
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