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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1976

Page

2

Holliday Promoted To Lead Virginia Dairy Services

Archie C. Holliday, dairy inspector since 1959, is named chief of the Bureau of Dairy Services in the Virginia Department of Agriculture. He succeeds M. W. Jefferson, now director of the Division of Markets.

Holliday Richmond Archie C. Holliday State Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dairy Services George B. Estes Department Animal Health and Dairies M. W. Jefferson Agriculture Department Roanoke William L. Scott Rva Scott Ford William B. Poff Virginia Poff Jonesville Glenn Williams Lynchburg Carroll Freeman Norfolk

Jail Plans Detailed Continued from Page

Local officials favor a regional jail to ease overcrowding though costs could be high. Estimates place regional jail cost at 1.6 million with federal standards a concern. Population projections see state jail totals rising to 12 800 by mid 1978, possibly 14 000. Clarke nine, Frederick 20, Warren 32 inmate capacities. local facilities report 36 inmates today and an average of 45. A feasibility study should wrap in about three weeks for further action.

Seldon Renalds Davis Clarke Frederick Warren Frederick County Carroll Mauck Mauck

Reagan Gains Virginia Delegates to GOP Convention

Ronald Reagan added three Virginia delegates early today bringing his tally to 19 across nine of Virginia’s ten congressional districts. In the 10th District Naomi Zeavin Herb Morgan and Sandy Riley were chosen to back Reagan over Ford, while Ford-led delegates remain limited to five with some uncommitted.

Falls Church California Ronald Reagan Virginia Naomi Zeavin Fairfax County Herb Morgan Arlington Sandy Riley Loudoun County Kansas City Reagan Ford

Memorial notices for Miller Lamp and Reaves Sr

Obituaries list services for Mr. Royal S. Miller Sr Mrs Hazel Jane Lamp and Samuel H. Reaves Sr at Omps Funeral Home with burial details at Mt View Pine Grove and Mount Hebron Cemeteries respectively. Services are scheduled for Wednesday Thursday and Thursday with times 2 p m and 11 a m.

Royal S. Miller Omps Funeral Home, Inc Mt. View Cemetery Leroy Richard Puffinger Rosedale Baptist Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Hazel Jane Lamp Pine Grove Cemetery Samuel H. Reaves, Sr

Optimism Grows for James River Recovery from Kepone

Deputy health commissioner says hopes rise for James River's return to normal amid Kepone contamination. Despite open fishing, much remains unknown about Kepone effects as sediment holds residues and dredging may be needed. Federal trials target Allied Chemical and others for Kepone dumping while lawsuits challenge river closures and pollution.

Blacksburg James River James B. Kenley Kenley Richmond Allied Chemical Corp City of Hopewell Life Science Products Co Life Science Allied

Concorde Passengers Set For First US to Europe Flights

Two Concorde supersonic aircraft from British Airways and Air France will begin paid transatlantic trips from Dulles to Europe as part of a 16 month FAA noise trial. Spectators crowd observation areas while minor disruption from a private plane incident during the inaugural landing prompts FAA questions.

Washington United States Europe British Airways Air France Federal Aviation Administration Dulles The Federal Aviation Ad Ministration Norman Todd FAA London Paris New York Port Authority of New York- New Jersey

Bigfoot Abduction Report Believed Hoax in California

Cherie Darvell, 23, of Redding, emerged unharmed outside Bluff Creek Resort after a claimed Bigfoot abduction near Eureka. Humboldt County Sheriff Gene Cox called the episode a hoax, noting minor scratches and a perfume scent, as investigators pursued how the misadventure began.

Eureka Calif Bigfoot Humboldt County Gene Cox Cox Cherie Darvell Redding Humboldt Medical Center Miss Darvell Cherie Nelson

Fairfax County Approves 20 Percent Taxi Fare Hike

Fairfax County board of supervisors approves a 20 percent taxi fare increase in a 7 to 2 vote. The decision comes despite a recommendation from the consumer affairs department urging a smaller rise.

Fairfax (Ap Fairfax County Board of Supervisors County Consumer Affairs Department

Weather summary for Northern Valley and extended forecast

Cool and partly cloudy through Wednesday with lows in the 40s to 50s and highs in the 60s to 70s. Extended outlook shows fair and cool Thursday turning warmer with a chance of rain by weekend. highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. Rainfall data: none in past 24 hours, May total 2.83 inches, 1976 total 11.95 inches. five year monthly and annual rainfall figures and records included.

Virginia

Communities urged to participate in Clarke Frederick Winchester Fourth of July

H Robert Edwards chairs the Clarke Frederick Winchester Bicentennial Commission and asks 48 churches 11 fire companies and 78 civic groups to mobilize members for a four day celebration. Area chairs R Pierce Berryville Clarke County J Maddox Frederick County B Chrisman Winchester with T W Baldridge coordinating all events. Weather forecast is unsettled with periods of storms and warm spells throughout the period.

H. Robert Edwards Clarke - Frederick - Winchester Edwards H.B. Pierce, Jr Berryville Clarke County Joseph E. Maddox Frederick County Barbara B. Chrisman Winchester T.W. Baldridge

Man Charged In Drug Case

Warren County Sheriff arrests Larry Elwood Bell 25 of Marshall on distributing a controlled drug. Lt Deavers served the warrant May 23 on Hill Street. Bell held without bond in Warren County Jail awaiting Friday Circuit Court appearance.

Front Royal Warren County Sheriff's Department Larry Elwood Bell Marshall Lynn C. Armentrout Donnie Deavers Hill St. Bell Warren County

Three Hurt in Wreck North of Berryville

A one car crash on Rt. 340 about 1.5 miles north of Berryville at 8:30 p.m. sent Trina Emery of Martinsburg to Winchester Memorial in good condition. Bonnie Emery of Martinsburg and Robert Emery of Woodland Ave. were treated and released. State Police Trooper B L Bruce investigated the accident.

Berryville Rt. 340 Fire Dept Winchester Memorial Trina Emery Martinsburg W.va Bonnie Emery Robert Emery Woodland Ave Winchester B.L. Bruce

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Virginia News Associated Press Rudy F. Guillen Jr State Department of Corrections Charles §. Elliott Virginia Hospital Association Council On Financial Management Ramt MDS Funeral Home Amherst ST DIAL the Order James Gene Rhodes Concorde Sightseers Jam Bigfoot Research Center Dalles Ore Peter Byrne Investiganig Byrne Bernard F. Groves S. Braddock Wester Middletown Bat Front Royal Hospital Dare National Whatman Service NOAA Central States Star Jesus Christ Jack Long the First Assembly of God Church Springcrest Street Mr. Long Oklahoma Claremore James Wood Paul Thompson Frederick County Board OF Supervisors Ralph W. Poe Frederick County Planning Commission ASAP
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