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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1978
Page
1
A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake devastated Salonika Greece killing 14 and injuring about 150 as 600000 residents fled. Buildings cracked and collapsed old structures suffered while new ones withstood. Emergency crews from Athens aided amid traffic jams and cut electricity.
The city of Winchester and Frederick County plan a joint governmental complex study costing up to 27 800. VVKR Partnership of Alexandria was selected after proposals from five firms. funding was approved equally by city council and county supervisors.
Clarke County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 4.6 million dollar budget for the upcoming year and kept real estate, personal property, and public utilities levies unchanged. The plan funds a 925 thousand dollar courthouse project and preserves school budgets despite reassessment gains.
In Chicago an approval to rally in Marquette Park may lead Nazis to cancel a Skokie march. Jewish groups vow counter protests up to 50 000 people and JDL promises violence if the Skokie event proceeds. Authorities mobilize police and National Guard for Sunday.
Berryville Town Council unanimously adopts a 182000 dollar budget for 1978 79 and sets real estate tax at 30 cents per 100 with a five cent increase. Officials cite capital needs including replacement of trucks and added staff while Water Fund shows a 16000 dollar deficit covered by federal revenue sharing and reserves if needed.
Review on opening night of Vanities at Wayside Theatre Middletown notes strong performances and engaging staging. Middletown readers are reminded of the show's timely themes and the ensemble's chemistry shines throughout.
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