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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1978
Page
2
The wire service reports cover global politics, economic developments, and major incidents. Analysts note shifting alliances, market responses, and strategic decisions shaping the international landscape.
Washington AP reports the Defense Department is broke and Congress has not approved a new appropriation. More than 1.5 million military personnel and 466,000 civilian employees risk missing pay until a continuing resolution or new bill is enacted.
Chicago Bears terminate Jackie Rohrs, a former Honey Bear, after management viewed a Playboy picture featuring her partially. Rohrs, 27, has not seen the image but expects its December publication.
The State Department announced talks between Secretary of State Vance and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko will resume October 22 in Moscow for an arms limitations treaty. Two days of discussions are planned, signaling renewed effort in curbing strategic forces.
Frederick County government offices will be closed Monday for Columbus Day. Banks and state officers will also observe the holiday.
James W. Graninger, 36, charged with the Aug 2 shotgun slaying of Jesse James Sisk in Stephens City, pleads not guilty to non capital murder. Trial moved to Jan 5 due to key witness expecting a baby. Nov 15 set for Kenneth Shackleford murder case. Richard Cooley trial delayed to Jan 3. Gregory A. Cain pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in crash that killed Terrence M. Anderson and David E. McLendon Jr.
Clarke County School Board reviewed a two year assessment of the five year improvement plan for Divisional Public Schools. Andy Overstreet highlighted goals met in reading math graduation rates and career and gifted programs while noting shortfalls in art teacher aid and physical education expansion. A preliminary standards of quality monitoring program was proposed for ongoing progress checks.
A 1972 Cadillac stolen from Highland Ave. belonging to John Allabaugh was recovered by Winchester police after being abandoned on Oates Ave. The theft was reported at 3 05 p m and the car was found at 4 p m by Officers Gary Williams and Gary Owens. Investigators continue the case.
Fickett, a five year Virginia House veteran from Fredericksburg, charges Robinson backed tax loopholes for the rich and aided big oil and utilities. He advocates utility reform, aid for young farmers, and a targeted middle income tax cut, while urging cautious funding for a veterinary school at VPI with costs cited around 50 million dollars. Later Robinson returns to campaign as Republicans open headquarters and plan a beef barbecue at Stonewall Raritan Grounds.
The National Weather Service forecasts today through Sunday a band of showers sweeping from northeast Ohio to Vermont. Additional showers are expected in parts of Texas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas as the system moves east.
The forecast calls for cool conditions across Virginia with variable clouds and sunny intervals. Daytime highs will be in the 60s, while tonight brings a chilly drop with lows in the 40s. The lunar phases progress from new moon to first quarter to full moon to last quarter.
A 5 30 p m four car collision on Meade Drive near Village Road injures Linda G Colvin her son Craig Colvin and Sam Priess. Winchester residents these victims were treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital and released. Army Sgt Norman Wright involved as his Ford rear ended by Sam Priess then hit the Colvin vehicle. The wreck damaged vehicles minimally and occurred after a slow moving car in a line.
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