Handley 2 Lose Bid To Return To Classes
A federal judge denied two expelled Handley High School students a temporary injunction to return to classes. Judge James Turk ruled after a Roanoke hearing as school officials, including Supt. Jacob Johnson, attended despite rescheduled proceedings. The NAACP executive committee met last night and this morning.
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James Ghee
Winchester School Board
Ford May Extend Tax Cuts If Spending Is Capped
President Ford, back from Nebraska, says he may approve extending this year’s tax cuts if Congress imposes tighter federal spending limits. He also rebuked remarks about the Pentagon briefing on the Israeli arms shopping list, while security remained tight at Omaha’s SAC Base.
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Offutt Air Force Base
Rise in Wholesale Prices in September Signals Moderate Increase
Labor Department reports September wholesale price index up six tenths of one percent led by farm products and industrial commodities with fuels and metals driving gains. Despite a 4.3 percent farm price rise, the overall index remained lower than August’s increase due to seasonal adjustments. Officials plan to revise procedures in 1976 to reduce contradictions. Unemployment stood at 8.4 percent in August with 5.6 million collecting benefits as initial claims fell. Wholesale prices movers suggest continued inflation pressure in food and fuel sectors.
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U.S. Technician Deployment to Sinai Moves Ahead
House and Senate committees near approval to station American technicians in the Sinai to monitor the peace. Ford’s Friday deadline for full congressional action appears unlikely. Economists urge looking at multi month trends in inflation data rather than single month figures. Sidney L. Jones cites wholesale index strength in industrial commodities as more telling than farm products.
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Elizabeth Helm Heads Board of New Bank
Elizabeth G. Helm was elected chairman of the board of the new Bank of Virginia Shenandoah on W Piccadilly Street. A Winchester native and Wellesley graduate, she is the bank’s organizing director and the sole female bank board chair in Virginia.
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New York School of Insurance
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Winchester - Frederick County
Jennings Revolving Fund For Preservation
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Emperor Hirohito Opens Two Week U S Visit
Washington AP Emperor Hirohito in a White House ceremony opens a two week state visit hailing a complete turnabout in Japan U S relations since World War II with Empress Nagako present. He and President Ford plan meetings in major cities signaling restored friendship and peace between the nations.
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New State Criminal Code Changes Drunk in Public Penalties
The new state code limits punishment for public drunkenness to fines up to 100 dollars for initial offenses and 500 dollars for subsequent ones, ending jail time. Winchester officials note many arrestees were jailed before, but now summonses will compel court appearance, with no jail for inability to pay fines.
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Dabney Watts
Gladys Turns Away From U.S. Coast
Hurricane Gladys strengthens as it moves northeast along the Atlantic, threatening shipping lanes. Winds near 140 mph with far reaching seas, a watch on the North Carolina Outer Banks is dropped as the storm tracks away from the mainland but brings heavy seas and beach erosion.
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Frederick County Board Returns Land Use Plan
In a joint session the Board of Supervisors sent the proposed Land Use Plan back to the Frederick County Planning Commission for revision. The feature on aging by John McManus highlights elderly issues with photos by J Miles Cary.
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