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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1974
Page
1
Clarke County officials explained that adopting a land use tax requires a county master plan. Fred Forberg of the Maryland state Tax Department outlined the rules, qualifications, and costs, noting a five acre minimum and potential rollback if land use changes.
Severe thunderstorms disrupted power across Warren County and Winchester yesterday. Potomac Edison crews repaired lines overnight after fuses blew and transformers failed, with downtown Winchester flooding and uneven rainfall totals across nearby areas.
There was no winner for Starword Puzzle 993 and the prize money increases to 275.00 dollars. Entries for Starword Puzzle 994 are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26.
Former Nixon adviser Charles W. Colson is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard Gesell to one to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine for obstructing justice. Colson pleads guilty to a newly drawn obstruction charge, vows to devote life to Jesus Christ.
The White House argues the president is not subject to criminal process and urges the Supreme Court to overturn Sirica's order to turn over 64 taped conversations. Prosecutor Jaworski says the people remain sovereign and the president is bound by law. A July 8 argument date is set for the high court review in the Watergate tapes case.
The northern Shenandoah Valley is projected for 3.7 million bushels, down from 4.3 million last year. Dr. Ross Byers of the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory cites estimates by the Frederick Clarke County Fruit Grower Association, noting June drop and late May freezes as causes. Virginia’s statewide crop is expected at seven to eight million bushels versus nine to ten million last year, with a normal state crop at ten and heavy at twelve million.
Gov. Mills Godwin said Bishop Walter F. Sullivan jumped to conclusions on the selection of Jack F. Davis to head Virginia’s new Department of Corrections. The governor faulted Sullivan for premature criticism and urged patience until Davis’s performance and the corrections board are observed.
Israel says its pursuit of Middle East peace will not halt strikes on Arab terrorist groups that kill Israeli citizens. A Jerusalem Foreign Ministry communique adds Israel will press peace efforts while continuing operations against those responsible for civilian deaths. Reports say the week’s air raids on Palestinian targets in Lebanon killed and wounded hundreds at refugee camps, with Lebanese officials counting fatalities and injuries among two Lebanese and six others. A Saika spokesman in Beirut blames Israel for a “war of annihilation” and accuses Nixon and Rabin of giving a green light to raids on civilians.
Virginia and Maryland desegregation plans for state colleges won HEW approval in a setback avoiding potential loss of federal funding. Governor Mills Godwin said HEW had no material objections while noting projections vs quotas for future black student enrollment. The move follows years of controversy and aims to broaden opportunities while reducing course duplication.
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