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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1978
Page
2
Stephens City public hearing on the 227000 dollar budget discussed increasing the business tax from five to 10 cents per hundred dollars of gross sales. Critics warned of an anti business image while supporters noted no real estate or personal property tax increases.
The Robert E. Aylor Junior High School Future Homemakers of America held its Spring Banquet in the school cafeteria awarding honors to members. Honorary Membership went to Bernadine Rollins, a special education teacher since 1973. Linda Shaw was named Outstanding Member of the Year. other awards went to Carol and Karen Littleford, Wanda Roomsburg, and Carol Newcome. Officers received pins. Tonya Long is current president. A fashion show accompanied the program. About 260 people attended.
Mrs. Harry Ridgeway was elected president of the Women of the Church of Winchester Presbytery at the 61st annual meeting in Keyser West Virginia. James Wood High School yearbook The Woodbine was dedicated to Robert E Ayler superintendent of Frederick County schools.
1953 report notes Claude Smalts was re elected chairman of the Virginia unit of the Florist Telegraph Delivery Association. Town of Boyce reveals plans for a 32000 gallon reservoir with four outlets and adapters to fit fire hoses.
President Carter told a Chicago news conference that Congress too often restricts presidential conduct in foreign policy amid Soviet and Cuban activity in Africa. He warned against further restraints while denying any intent to send U S troops to Africa or intervene in Angola. A senior official said the administration rejects intervening there to support pro West guerrillas.
Virginia educators await a pivotal question on special education funding and equal access. Parents of middle spectrum students worry about fair share of tax dollars while districts fear potential discrimination lawsuits. The first ruling could shape statewide program implementation.
Attorney Ashley testifies Fristoe used parking meter fines to cover personal debts including doctor bills. Dispatch desk drawers held receipts, with access by department staff. funds usually moved to Town Hall Mondays. Fristoe cooperated with investigators. probation report due June 30 and potential leniency discussed pending that outcome.
The article lists New Moon First Quarter Full Moon and Last Quarter as the four principal lunar phases. It notes progression from new to full and back to waning phases, marking monthly celestial cycles.
Police say the Lois Gifford residence at 316 Parkway Ave was robbed after 3 pm Thursday with more than 25 in change taken from a jar. Initial reports that entry came via an adjoining apartment are uncertain as investigators note possible entry by the apartment or by picking a lock.
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