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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1977
Page
2
The State Board of Corrections told Pittsylvania County to remove all prisoners or risk closure of the Chatham jail deemed unsafe and a fire hazard. If noncompliant by July 5, officials may declare the jail substandard and shut it down.
The Star reports concerns at Aylor School in Frederick County about drugs and alcohol among students. Principal John Lewis notes past incidents and ongoing issues with marijuana pills and occasional alcohol, while parents and law enforcement warn of unsafe bathroom access and fear of retaliation for reporting.
The Supreme Court ruled employers are not required to grant religious days off if a seniority system blocks or it creates unfair discrimination. Senator Randolph vows to push new statutory language to clarify rights for religious employees.
Kennedy Center regulars President and Mrs. Carter and daughter Amy attend a Marcel Marceau show. In Washington, justices criticize a ruling on religious freedom reflecting on the court’s stance and ongoing debates.
Variable cloudiness and warm humid days with afternoon and evening thunderstorms likely through Saturday. Highs mid to upper 60s tonight 60s. Saturday partly cloudy hot and humid with 80s to around 90. Extended outlook partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers in mountains and seasonal 80s/60s. No rainfall in last 24 hours. Historical rainfall figures listed.
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