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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

2

Protestors Arrested In Fairfax Abortion Clinic Sit-In

AP dispatches report four women and two men facing an August 4 court hearing on trespassing charges from a Saturday sit-in at Northern Virginia Women's Medical Center. Eight were arrested January 8. county prosecutors have not pursued those charges. Protesters claim legal necessity to debate abortion policy.

Fairfax Northern Virginia Women's Medical Center Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney David Gaetano Wheaton Demona Yes Diane Bodner Bowié Right To Life Gaetano Richmond Virginia State Department of Highways and Transportation Department

Evans Home Opens After Renovation Attracts Big Turnout

More than 250 people visited the Henry and William Evans Home for Children at 330 E Leicester St during an open house. Executive Director Mike Borash praised the strong turnout and noted former residents were excited by changes. The program aims to provide a family style setting with counseling and parent training supervised by Borash and staff. City Council voted to donate $2,000 to support the Evans Home.

Henry and William Evans Leicester St Mike Borash Borash Evans

Hospital Fire Alarm System Being Checked

A full crew works today to troubleshoot the fire alarm at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an alarm drew all five city fire companies at 5 07 AM with no fire found. Earlier fire crews were sent to a dumpster fire at the Battle Avenue Seven Eleven believed arson.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Gene Dailey Battle Ave Seven-Eleven

County Uses Cars for 44 Vehicles Including Sheriff Fleet

Frederick County runs 44 public use vehicles with 24 assigned to the Sheriff’s Department. Ten other employees including the administrator and accountant may take cars home at night as a fringe benefit or for 24 hour call. County officials defend the practice as efficiency and deny personal use, while considering policy and budget impacts amid energy concerns.

Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney's Office James Boyd Boyd Board of Supervisors Commonwealth Attorney J.C. Renalds Ronalds Renalds Uch Jimmy Carter Back Creek Thomas Rosenberger Sheriff's Sheriff's Department State Compensation Board Sine Melton Wright School Board Wright Edward Lizer Hisirlfriend Lizer

Weather Summary North Valley and Virginia Outlook

Fair tonight with 50s lows and sunny Tuesday in the 80s. Virginia sees 50s into near 60s with sunny skies and 80s. Extended forecast calls for a few showers Friday though otherwise fair, with highs near 90 and lows around 60s. Rain totals and historical rainfall figures are listed.

Mississippi Midwest Plains Northern Valley Virginia

Suspicious Fire Destroys Truck Cab in Stephens City

Allen Evans awoke at 2 45 am to a horn in his driveway and a fire that destroyed the cab of a pickup. Stephens City firefighters confined the blaze to the cab and called Frederick County Sheriff's Dept. Deputy Lou Riley led the initial investigation.

Stephens City Allen Evans Frederick County

Republicans Hold Back-To-Back Meetings In Two Districts

Winchester Republicans meet tonight to select delegates for district and state conventions. Frederick County plans a meeting tomorrow to nominate candidates for the Stonewall and Shawnee supervisor seats and to pick delegates for the 17th Legislative District Convention.

Winchester Frederick County Stonewall Shawnee Duff's Boyce Fire Hall County Supervisors Court Square

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