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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1974
Page
2
Obituaries note Mrs. Jennie James Davis of 4 E Southwert Street died at home. Also listed are Leon C. Bailey of Berryville and others with services planned or held, including Leslie W. Yost, Mrs. Ota McKeever, and Ernest Lam Jr. Details cover births, survivors, funeral plans, and burial sites across local towns.
Samuel Shade and Brenda Jenkins remain in satisfactory condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after Saturday crashes. The weekend saw multiple injuries from incidents on Rt. 522 Fox Drive East Street National Ave and other locations with residents from West Virginia Maryland and local towns among the injured.
The Supreme Court in a 6 3 decision upheld that the film Carnal Knowledge does not depict sexual acts in a patently offensive way. The court overturned a California ruling disenfranchising 100,000 ex felons out of prison or parole, with Justices Rehnquist and Marshall in dissent on equal protection grounds.
The county board weighs a land use tax for properties over five acres based on soil productivity with tax deferral on the difference between market value and productive value. Deferral triggers upon intensified land use, while officials hear strong zoning objections as they consider the plan before month end.
Records show hundreds of investors including Charleston mayor John G. Hutchinson and Omaha millionaire Robert E. Finnman in a wine investment scheme led by Robert Dale Johnson. The SEC reports 26 million invested by about 400 people with only 4 to 6 million recoverable. Banks warn of multi‑million losses linked to the collapse.
Mrs Grace Y Wright widow of Col D E Wright former Winchester resident died in St Petersburg Florida. She is survived by daughter Grace Foley of St Petersburg and son Daniel E Wright Jr of Winchester. Graveside service planned for Wednesday at 11 am at Hopewell I Cemetery Clearbrook Frederick County conducted by Mr Robert Pidgeon. Body at Jones Funeral Home Winchester.
A Tuesday schedule lists Weight Watchers sessions at 10 a.m. at 37 E Boscawen St and 4 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, Lions Club gatherings at George Washington Hotel and Virginia Gentleman, several IOOF lodge meetings, Civil Air Patrol at the old Virginia Woolen Mill, LWC Bethel Lutheran Church, Women and Loyal Order of Moose gatherings, Rebekah Lodge, and Alcoholics Anonymous at First Baptist Church with multiple 7:30 and 8 p.m. starts.
The Dow Jones average fell 2.50 to 812.89 as trading opened on the NYSE. The First National Bank of Chicago raised its corporate loan rate from 11.5 to 11.8 percent, fueling concern over a possible move to 11.34 percent across banks. Analysts said investors show paralysis rather than outright pessimism.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy and cool conditions with rain chances in the Virginia region and Northern Valley tonight. Daytime highs will reach the 70s to low 80s with overnight lows in the 40s to 60s. Rainfall totals for the past 48 hours reach 1.05 inches. year and long term averages are listed, including June and monthly norms, with notable peaks in 1972 and lows in 1930.
Former Army Lt. William Calley asks federal court to review his murder conviction from the My Lai massacre arguing pretrial publicity denied him a fair trial. Defense cites massive government resources and questions fairness of military tribunal. Arguments heard on evidentiary records motion with no ruling yet. The lunar calendar note follows unrelated.
New Delhi reports that the Indian Atomic Energy Commission may follow its prior atomic test with a hydrogen device explosion soon. The United News of India cites a goal of peaceful thermonuclear applications like crater creation for dams and canals, mountain leveling, and oil and gas extraction.
A quirky, colorful cartoon spoof inspired by Lewis Carroll follows a tardy heroine on underground adventures. Creator Haond Vietory releases the music themed fan fantasy with playful tone and techy visuals.
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