Local Beauty Contest Crowds Round Hill Entrant Win
Merrimans Lane and Brenda Williams of Round Hill are named runner-up and contestant in an 18 girl pageant held before about 100 people with Roy Nestor as master of ceremonies. The photo shows from left Miss Anderson Miss Rosen berger Miss Barr and Miss Williams.
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Mary Rosenberger
Tom Rosenberger
Mt. Falls
Round Hill Fire Company
Karen Anderson
James Wood High School
Robin Barr
Seymour Barr
Court Told Rate Hike Unfair in Virginia
Virginia Attorney General Andrew P. Miller and consumer-group lawyers urged the Virginia Supreme Court to overturn Virginia Electric & Power Co. rate increases that took effect last July. They argued the $22.4 million hike harms consumers and departs from the traditional just and fair return standard. A Vecco lawyer defended the higher rates as needed for costs and to attract capital for a $1.9 billion construction program.
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Richmond
Andrew P. Miller
Virginia Supreme Court
State Corporation Commission
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Miller
High Court
Virginia
Vepco
Peter Parker
George C. Gibson
SCC
Heloise tips to hide fingerprints with decorative decals
A reader suggests placing a large flowered decal on a mirrored medicine cabinet door to cover fingerprints and brighten the bathroom. Other tips include sewing pattern shortcuts, washable baby harness care, and a DIY towel roller from a hanger.
Winchester Elementary School construction bids invited
The Winchester City School Board in Virginia invites sealed proposals for building Winchester Elementary School. Bids due 2:00 PM March 23, 1971, opened publicly. Plans available for $100 per set. deposits refundable to general contractors on return. Subcontractor sets $30 with partial refund. Bid security 5 percent. Post bid withdrawal ruled out 30 days. Registration of contractors required.
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Winchester City School Board
Winchester
Virginia
Jacob L. Johnson
North Braddock Street
Winchester Elementary School
Ofice
Hubert T. Stratton
A1a
South Braddock Street
Winchester City
Commonwealth
Colas and Sterility Questioned by Reader
A reader asks Dr. Lamb if daily 16 ounce cola intake by his three children risks sterility. The letter asserts past claims that cola could affect reproduction and seeks printed proof to enforce dietary limits.
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Dr. Lamb
Mym
Today in History highlights for March 2, 1970
A recap of notable events tied to March 2 across years. Texas independence proclaimed in 1836. Sam Houston born 1793. Washington Territory organized 1853. Dakota Territory 1861. Mt Rainier National Park established 1899. Rhine reach by U S 9th Army 1945. B 50 Superfortress flight ends world tour 1949. other milestones include Laos Burma irregulars, hydrogen bomb missing, and draft age rulings.
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Associated Press
Texas
Mexico
Sam Houston
Timber Ridge Church
Washington Territory
Dakota
U.S. Territory
Congress
Mt. Rainier National Park
U.S. 9Th Army
Rhine River
Dusseldorf
Germany
Fort Worth
Tex
United States
China
Laos
Burma
Spain
U.S. Supreme Court
Colas and health myths from a reader letter page
The column discusses cyclamates in soft drinks, noting no proven human birth defect risk, compares cola to coffee as a mild stimulant, and reassures a 42 year old reader that a resting heart rate of 60 can be normal in fit individuals.
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DR. Lamb
Reader
Rodger Bannister
FOP Plans Sponsor for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Parade
The Fraternal Order of Police seeks a young woman ages 16 to 21 to ride in the Firemen's and Grand Feature parades at Shenandoah Apple Blossom. Send resumes photos and home phone to FOP Winchester P O Box 211 by March 15. A five member panel will select the sponsor from entrants.
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Ole Predera
Fraternal Order of Police
Fraternal
Order of Police
P.O. Box
Winchester
F.O.P
Corn Yields Fall in Livingston County Amid Blight
AP reports Livingston County farmers surveyed by 100 producers across 30 townships show 1970 corn yield averaged 84.5 bushels per acre, down from 1969. Paul Wilson notes 1969 yields near 119.5, while 53 blamed blight for most losses, 27 said blight was not the main cause, and others cited wet weather and other factors for about half the drop.
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Pontiac, Ill
Livingston County
Paul Wilson
Irby Named New VMI Superintendent in Lexington
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Irby, commander at Ft. Knox, will become Virginia Military Institute superintendent on July 1. A 1939 VMI graduate from Blackstone, he succeeds Lt. Gen. George Shell who retires June 30 after 11 years in the post. Irby’s long Army career includes WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and top assignments at Hood, the Pentagon, NATO, and Ft. Knox, with many decorations.
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Lexington
Richard L. Irby
U.S. Army Armor Center
Ft. Knox
Virginia Military Institute
VMI Board of Visitors
Irby
Blackstone
VMI
George R. E. Shell
China
Burma
U.S
Armor Officers Advanced School
Far East
1St Cavalry Division
Ft. Hood
Texas
Department of the Army
Pentagon
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Busilast
Mildred Parker
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Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
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David Slye
Stephens City Fire Hall
Hollywood Harmoneers
Irby New
IBM
Winchester Printers, Inc
Pifer Printing
N. Braddock St
Total Electric
Potomac Edison
The
Allegheny Power System
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