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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1970
Page
5
The Salvation Army will sponsor a Bible School starting Monday for Winchester youths aged four to 14. Evening sessions feature the theme Tales of the Sea with arts and crafts centered on the theme.
Chicago drivers rejected a tentative $1.65 an hour raise over 36 months by 23 813 to 6 478, prolonging a 10 week dispute that has idled 40 000 drivers and cost the city up to 1.5 billion in receipts. Union leaders urged no agreement as state officials say unemployment benefits are unavailable. The national contract offers $1.10 over 39 months for other cities, with Chicago seeking more.
Robert K. Stickley vice chairman of the Frederick County ASC Committee received a certificate and pen for 15 years of service. He has been a community committeeman for Opequon District and has served as chairman and vice chairman at the county level. Herman D. Bowman district director presented the award from the Virginia State ASCS Office.
The State Corporation Commission approved an average 10.6 percent statewide rate increase for State Farm Mutual Insurance Co. and a 23 percent boost in medical payments coverage for private passenger cars. The new rates apply to policies written on or after July 1 and to policies written before July 1 that take effect on or after August 15. State Farm serves about 340,000 Virginia policies.
Frank Marcum an evangelist from Winchester will headline a Sunday 2 45 p m service at Highway Tabernacle Route 11 south of Strasburg. Gospel music and singing featured with attendees from Staunton and other areas. Public welcome.
The Senate Finance Committee approved the House passed debt ceiling bill to raise the limit to 395 billion with a temporary 377 billion cap expiring next Tuesday and a permanent 365 billion level afterward. An amendment by Sen. Williams to cap next year's federal spending to 205.6 billion was dropped on a 9-8 vote, likely to be reoffered on the floor. The administration opposes rigidity, while Justice Department will allow limited access for Nader's Raiders to antitrust files. A Soviet correspondent is expelled for nonjournalistic activity, separate from a Time-Life case, and a quote from Vice President Agnew reflects stance on campaign code.
Five defendants, four of them juveniles, were fined $25 each for trespassing at a cabin owned by the Middletown Hunt Club. The juveniles were found not innocent in Regional Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Ronald R. Thompson, 19, Rt. 5, had his case heard in Frederick County Court.
Connecticut Democrats name a Dodd replacement candidate while Virginia Republicans weigh nominating a Senate hopeful. Humphrey wins Minnesota endorsement to seek re election. Byrd remains a wildcard as Virginia debates filling the slate.
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