17 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1971
Page
1
A compact reflection on St Francis's impact ending the Dark Ages with a call to Gospel life. Chesterton Olive Wyon praise his simple energy and followers, and Francis’s Creed praising creation and humility. Alleluia.
The Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival Rally Day is set for March 30 with events at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. Attendees include SVI members and regional reps from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
J Frederick Larrick resigns as chairman of the Winchester City Democratic Committee a post he held since November 28 1967 Mrs Joseph A Massie Jr vice chairman will be temporary chair until a mass meeting tentatively set for April 7 according to Larrick continuous on Page 38
Congress approved a 10 percent Social Security rise retroactive to January 1, boosting monthly payments for individuals from 114 to 126 and couples from 199 to 219 while widening the income base from 7800 to 9000. The bill raises the debt limit to 430 billion and includes a 15 percent January increase. The administration expects the economy to gain momentum as the Federal Reserve resists rapid money supply expansion. Marine Corps aims for free dress blue uniforms within two years to bolster professional image while preserving core traditions.
Frederick County Treasurer since 1937 Harry L. McCann said he will not run again in November and will leave office December 31 after 38 years in county service. He described a desire for change and thanked voters for their support. He has held multiple local offices and has deep roots in farming and public service.
AP reports North Vietnamese onslaughts pushing South Vietnamese from bases in Laos toward the border. Pilots describe retreat, with bases Brown and Lolo near Highway 9 falling under heavy fire and casualties mounting. Saigon confirms withdrawals as airstrikes continue.
Gov Linwood Holton announced he will veto the campus ban bill as unconstitutional though approving its aim He said Atty Gen Andrew P Miller advised a substitution bill may be acted on when the legislature reconvenes March 29 He noted opposition among Crime Commission members who originated the proposal and kept an open mind on alternatives The measure would punish any person directed to leave a campus disturbance who fails to depart or returns without permission The attorney general warned the bill would trample First Amendment rights and give officials unchecked discretion.
Winchester Evening Star notes A P Glass Co formerly 213 Braddock New location N Cameron 662 9133 showcasing quality organ instructions. Steven Risenour 069 3333 and Roy DeCrane’s Got Your Own Taxes offered at $1.00 plus tax with limited supply.
Arabella Churchill granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill withdraws as Azalea Festival queen of April 2025, criticizing NATO in a letter to Norfolk officials. Festival will proceed with a replacement search while NATO officials and local leaders react to the unusual abdication.
The AFL-CIO Communications Workers demand a one year wage increase of at least 25 percent from Bell Telephone System in bargaining starting next month. President Joseph A. Beirne says they have figures to justify the raise and that the union represents about 500,000 Bell workers across 21 companies. Most contracts expire by May.
A high pressure system moves east bringing Virginia fair but cool weather through Thursday. In Winchester Frederick County, the Conservation Club holds a regular meeting at 7:30 with a board session at 6:30 on March 17. A correction notes milk price: Gal. $1.22 in last night's ad. Tickets for "Here Today" go on sale March 18 to 22.
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