Court Rules County Zoning Law Valid in Frederick County
Judge Elliott Marshall ruled the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance adopted March 13, 1967 valid and in force. The case arose from a dispute between Kernstown businessmen who argued improper enactment under the Virginia Code. The judge noted past omissions but emphasized substance over form, referencing later legislative changes and the board of supervisors actions in October.
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Audrey Coleman
Elliott Marshall
Frederick County
Kernstown
Marshall
Board of Supervisors
Lawrence Ambrogi
Commonwealth
Thomas Rosenberger
October CPI Edges Up Despite Price Freeze
Government data show a two tenth of one percent rise in the cost of living in October despite the price freeze. Higher prices for 1972 cars, winter clothing, shelter and apparel drove the uptick, though seasonal adjustment capped the rise at one tenth. The year over year CPI climbed 3.8 percent, the smallest in over three years. Average weekly earnings slipped two cents to 129.11.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Department
BLS
Radical student arson flare hits Tokyo park protests
In central Tokyo, radical students attacked with fire bombs burning two restaurants in Hibiya Park near the Imperial Palace. A guard died of a heart attack, and police reported injuries to 15 officers and 10 civilians as clashes continued around Ginza with tear gas. About 500 students were arrested.
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Tokyo
U.S
Okinawa
Hibiya Park
Imperial Palace
Ginza
Water service cut planned for Winchester residents
North Winchester residents on the city water system will have no water for 20 to 30 minutes next week from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The affected area is bounded by Piccadilly Street to the south Smithfield Avenue to the east Fairmont Avenue to the west and the city water hook ups along Route 11 to the north.
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Winchester
Piccadilly St
Smithfield Ave
Fairmont Ave
Rt. 11
Jackson Makes Long Expected Announcement
Sen. Henry M. Jackson, 59, announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in Washington. He criticized President Nixon and said the economy is the top issue, citing 5.5 million unemployed and rising deficits. Jackson becomes the third Democrat in the race, joining McGovern and Yorty.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Nixon
U.S
Jackson
Limit Placed on Use Of Natural Gas Here
Shenandoah Gas Company limits new sales to single family homes and restricts commercial and industrial gas use for an indefinite period. The move aims to assure adequate supply for present customers amid a regional gas shortage linked to higher demand and constrained by Columbia Gas Transmission.
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Star
Shenandoah Gas Company
Potomac Edison Power Company
Albert W. Loring
Shenandoah Gas
Loring
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Jersey
Michigan
Illinois
New York State Public Service Commission
On the Bench Since 42 Judge Edwards Steps Down
Frederick County judge Frederick Edwards, who served nearly 30 years on the bench since his May 28 1942 appointment, retires at year end. Born near Cross Junction, he lived in Albin and practiced law after 1929. he plans a limited practice and time at a rustic cabin near his boyhood home. Senator Byrd calls him a splendid jurist and friend. Burr Harrison praises his fairness and prompts.
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Jack Davis
W. Erle. Edwards
Frederick County
Judge Edwards
Cross Junction
Albin
Commonwealth
Edwards
Burr P. Harrison
Floyd Brill
Star Tannery
Harrison
A&n
Rouss Ave
Commonwealth of Virginia
Burr Harrison
Foreign Aid Conferees Open Tough House Senate Talks
In Washington, House and Senate conferees began a war of words over foreign aid as Mansfield warns of a tough session. The House backs a 3.4 billion plan while the Senate pushes 2.67 billion and policy splits loom. First meeting set as lawmakers head into recess until November 29.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Nixon vows inflation fight continues with or without labor help
President Nixon addressed about 2,000 AFL-CIO delegates pledging to push his anti inflation plan despite labor skepticism and voting limits on the Pay Board. He praised labor for Vietnam policy support and warned that success hinges on broader aide beyond union participation.
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Miami Beach
Nixon
Afl-Cio
United States
Labor Federation
Labor-Industry Public Pay Board
George Meany
Meany
Organized Labor
America
Communist
China
Soviet Union
Washington
Union Federation’s
Virginia Weather Brings Cloudiness and Rain Chance
A cold west front advances over Virginia with increasing clouds and a forecast of possible rain later. An unrelated ad fragment mentions sweater sales, a weekend special, and a garden center showing on Sunday.
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Richmond
Virginia
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