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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1978
Page
2
In Pittsburgh AP coverage truckers in dirt spattered boots gather in a motel lobby to hear dissident union leader Bill Hill discuss the steel haulers strike. Angelo Sgroi of Clairton Pa doubts goals will be achieved but hopes the movement conveys its message.
Williamsburg fire marshal Alvin T. Robertson faces four embezzlement counts and has been fired amid a routine audit finding a minor fund shortfall from permit fees. He is free on bond and set for a Nov. 30 court date. Separately, Transportation Secretary Adams ordered a Coast Guard training program review after the Cuyahoga sinking that killed 11 crewmen. report due by Jan. 15. In Suffolk, Michael Wesley Sloan pleaded guilty to strangulation in the 1977 Cross case, with trial strategy debated by lawyers as authorities pursue related charges. The lengthy regional news includes labor unrest among steel haulers with cautionary notes on shipments and a rally led by Bill Hill.
A Warren County grand jury indicted 24 people on drugs and forgery charges in a lengthy session. Defendants include William Legge for feloniously shooting at a car, Charles Haley for shooting and wounding, and Ruth Starks for 13 counts of uttering forged checks. Several trials set for Feb. and March with capiases issued for multiple defendants. A Latin teacher pleaded guilty to marijuana possession with a $250 fine, and a plea bargain adjusted another indictment to possession.
John Enders Volunteer Fire Company responders tackled a basement duct fire at Donald Bray’s Moose Road home near Berryville. Spokesmen said the blaze was extinguished upon arrival as firefighters contained the small blaze near the heat ducts in the basement.
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