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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1978
Page
2
The jury found Gene Willard Gaylor, 39, of Covington, guilty of extortion for mailing threats and attempting to extort 10 000 from Carroll Eugene Humphries. Judge James Turk sentenced him to 20 years in federal prison.
An independent lab tests concrete samples debris and a hoisting cable from the Monongahela Power Co cooling tower collapse at INLOW ISLAND West Virginia. OSHA says results due next week as investigations proceed under five week timeline.
Governor crowns Gigi Garner Shenandoah Linden as Apple Blossom FestivalQueen of the Apple Blossoms. She receives a apple wood scepter the city key and a royal welcome from Court Ambassador Unitas. Crowds move inside Handley auditorium due to rain and autograph seeking follows before the concert.
Virginia State Bar President R Harvey Chappell Jr criticized President Carter for attacking the legal profession as untrue and harmful. He cited ABA findings showing broad lawyer use across socioeconomic levels and defended public legal aid and services. He called for constructive criticism instead of sweeping statements.
President Carter denounces the American Medical Association as the chief barrier to a better health care system during a Spokane town meeting and a Portland curbside news conference, criticizing doctors and lawyers for organization-driven self interest. He had earlier denounced lawyers in a Los Angeles Bar Association lecture for obstructing civil rights and social justice.
A long list of 60s era high school bands and units received top honors in regional parades. Winners span York Virginia to Milford Delaware and include junior high, color guard, majorettes, and drum majors.
Four identical communiques claimed by the Red Brigades threaten Moro with death after Italy’s government refused to bargain for his life. The messages, released in four cities with matching typewriter, mirror earlier authentic threats though confirmation was pending.
A patriotic rally is scheduled today at 7 30 p m at Shenandoah Baptist Church on Rt 11 south of Winchester near the Glass Barn. Dr Al Janney president of the American Association of Christian Schools will be the featured speaker addressing the Christian School movement in America. The public is invited to attend.
Mrs Beth Coffman 88 of Winchester formerly of Augusta West Virginia died Friday morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was daughter of Minor Haines and Betty Haines. Survived by son Clyde Coffman Sterling Virginia brother Robert Haines Pleasantdale West Virginia and sisters Mary Graham Bluefield and Audrey Golliday Great Capon West Virginia. Funeral by McKee Funeral Home Augusta with calling hours 7 to 9 this evening.
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