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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1978
Page
2
A tornado leveled High Point Elementary in Clearwater Florida killing two kindergarten boys, ages 5 and 6, during a birthday party. Ninety four others were hospitalized as classrooms collapsed and debris flew through the air.
Front Royal councilman Robert Traister denied meddling in police enforcement of the junked auto ordinance after a tow was ordered at the Family Restaurant on South Royal Avenue May 1 1978. Sgt Lance Wahl backed him up saying he had authority to tow and Traister said he sought no orders. The matter emerges amid election week with Town leaders noting Traister's role as Streets Committee chair.
At a luncheon in Washington, Boggs profiled political and diplomatic jargon, noting phrases like terminates, reduction in force, and frank and candid. He faulted reporters for sometimes spreading buzzwords while praising plain English. Apple Blossom Maids of Honor and local princesses were honored at the event.
Front Royal police seek witnesses to a hit-and-run on Rt. 522 near Criser Road. A northbound maroon 1971 Chevrolet Impala with possible driver-side damage struck Otis Jordan’s pickup from Amissville and fled, under investigation by Patrolman Ed Blackburn. Call 635-2111 with tips.
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