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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1977

Page

2

Byrd Denounces Threats in Panama Canal Treaties Debate

Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. argues threats of Panamanian violence are used to push canal treaty ratification and warns such tactics invite more coercion. He cites remarks by Torrijos and Linowitz and notes negotiations since 1965 amid violence fears. Construction on Clarke County High School tennis courts also begins nearby.

Washington Harry F. Byrd Jr India Panama Byrd Senate Foreign Relations Committee Latin America U. S Canal Zone Canal Clarke County High School Buckley & Eo

Navy to screen 1500 3000 workers for asbestos illnesses

Virginia Navy plans a yearlong review of asbestos control and will screen 1500 to 3000 shipyard workers for asbestos related diseases. Examinations include chest x rays as part of a comprehensive trades screening.

Norfolk, Va Navy

Woman reports burglary at 514 Joist Hite Place

Mrs. Pierce told Winchester police her home was entered yesterday between 9 15 a m and 7 15 p m. A half gallon of bourbon and about $10 in change were taken. Entry was gained through a side east door. Police Sgt Herbert Holliday said the investigation continues.

Herbert Holliday

Area Chapter 10 Board backs bond plan with reservations

The Northwestern Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board endorsed a bond issue up to 4 million dollars for mental health facilities with a plan for smaller group home like centers spread through the Winchester Harrisonburg area. They urged state planning of multiple small facilities rather than one large institution and sought local involvement.

Area Chapter 10 Northwestern Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board Winchester Harrisonburg Western State Hospital Staunton Fredericksburg Leo Kirven Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Hot lunches arrive at Quarles Elementary with steam tables

The Quarles Elementary School students enjoy hot lunches as Winchester uses new steam tables and a centralized hot-food system. Food is prepared at Handley High School, then transported in stainless containers to Quarles. Principal John Penney notes the lunches are now hotter than before. Steam tables are planned for Virginia Avenue and Frederick Douglass elementary schools and other sites with on site kitchens like John Kerr Elementary and Daniel Morgan Middle School.

Quarles Elementary School Winchester Food Services Charles D. Gross Gross Handley High School Quarles John Penney Virginia Avenue Frederick Douglass John Kerr Daniel Morgan

New Lunch Program Aims To Cut Costs And Waste

Gross explains higher student interest in hot lunches drove a switch to a new distribution method. He says the shift is costly now but will save money long term by reducing paper and plastic waste and aiding conservation through recycling. The program adds menu variety and serves as nutrition training for students.

Gross

Media Mix exhibit by Frederick County librarians set

Frederick County Public School librarians will display materials equipment and services at a Media Mix program on Oct. 10 at Bass Hoover Elementary School. Administrators supervisors and related personnel will view a film At the Center and final plans were made at a Frederick County Librarians Assn meeting.

Stephens City Frederick County Bass- Hoover Frederick County Librarians Assn

Clearbrook Fire Company Sets Monday Meeting

Clearbrook firemen will hold their semiannual meeting on Monday October 10 at 8 p.m. in the Clearbrook Fire Hall. Members will review company operations from the past six months. All members are urged to attend.

Clearbrook Clearbrook Fire Company

Weather Outlook For Northern Valley With Rain Chance

The Northern Valley forecast calls for clouding tonight with a morning rain chance and lows near 50. Saturday will be cool with showers and highs around 60, rain spreading east. extended period stays cool with daytime highs in the 60s and nightly lows in the 40s through Tuesday. Rain totals and historical rainfall figures are noted, along with a grease fire at 1620 Whittier Ave causing wall and cabinet damage but no further injuries.

Virginia Winchester Whittier Ave Gene Dailey

Fall Clean Up Week Opens in Winchester

Winchester residents are urged to join a city wide cleanup starting Monday timed with National Fire Prevention Week. City Engineer L L Branner says residents should place yard waste and paper at the curb for two special open truck collections, with some trucks recycling metal items. Street sweeping continues and vehicles should be parked off the street.

Winchester L.L. Branner Branner

Taken into Custody After Car Theft In Maryland

Front Royal police detained two juveniles in connection with a Montgomery County Maryland car theft. The stolen vehicle was recovered around 5 a.m. Thursday on Royal Avenue. A quantity of drugs was seized. Sgt. Donald A. Burke led the probe, with Officers Jeff Brown and Les Jenkins assisting.

Front Royal Montgomery County Ira Cullers Royal Ave Cullers Donald A. Burke Jeff Brown Les Jenkins

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