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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
1
An Israeli air force helicopter crashed in the occupied West Bank killing all 54 servicemen aboard. Lt Gen Mordechai Gur called the Tuesday night crash the worst air force disaster in Israel’s history as the massive Sikorsky CH53 plowed into the terrain.
A federal judge ruled the Port Authority ban on Concorde landings at Kennedy Airport illegal though not ordering immediate resumption of flights. The decision sides with British Airways and Air France, who argued federal commitments pre empted local authority while the ban remained under review for noise and pollution data.
U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr introduced in the Senate a constitutional amendment demanding a balanced budget within three years of ratification and eliminating federal indebtedness. He cited a 63 billion dollar deficit and argued that current policy spending fuels inflation and hampers growth while urging fiscal discipline and a constitutional fix.
A 126 site travel trailer campground is proposed in southern Frederick County near Rt. 11. Land owned by Deputy Ozzie Renner would host the project developed by James K. Cornwell. The Cedar Creek site borders Shenandoah and Warren counties and lies about one mile from the I-81 interchange north of Strasburg. Plans call for 83 sites in phase one with a 1600 square foot parking pad and power water connections, two drainfields and one pumping station. A planning commission hearing is slated for May 18.
President Carter’s five day European voyage refreshed U S leadership and boosted allied morale. In London and Geneva he met major Western leaders, urged high priority NATO force improvements against Soviet offensive posture, and highlighted human rights as a rising emphasis in European opinion. Brzezinski framed the wave of support as a return of American idealism and decency, noting Western publics respond to Carter as bright and approachable. He recounted a Geneva summit anecdote illustrating Carter’s personal outreach to world leaders and staff alike.
Winchester City Council approved a site off Cork Street for a lighted baseball stadium, in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Millwood Avenue plan faced college opposition and a January referral. The council also heard zoning and storage firm rezoning petitions with no public comments and approved both.
Four Virginia Military Institute cadets were killed and four injured when their car skidded on a winding road near Lexington, jumped an embankment, and plunged down a cliff on Tuesday evening. A VMI spokesman confirmed the tragedy as students were returning to campus after a spring picnic before graduation.
Berryville page highlights a feature on the Braddock House goals and future. Berryville Town Council reviewed a heavy agenda including wastewater issues and the proposed budget. The 7-11 site near Chalmers Court was moved up the street and plans no longer require tearing down Battletown Antiques.
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