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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1974
Page
6
Former Clarke County Sheriff John W. Slater, who served 1953 to 1971, helps his son run Triple J Grocery and gas station off Rt. 7. He retired at 61 to allow lawmen to retire by that age and notes his health is good aside from a minor August hospital stay.
Former Clarke County sheriff Slater discusses his retirement after a heart attack, relations with state police, views on drugs and alcohol, and inflation. He recalls solving county murders, surviving gun incidents, and calls for hiring rules changes and less election turmoil. Also notes long Norway skates used in California gold rush.
In New York AP report experts warn the Don't Be Foolish and WIN campaigns may fail to curb inflation or boost energy conservation. Analysts say voluntary ads lack funding and real government action, hinging on media volunteers rather than solid fiscal support.
The South Island is larger in area, but about 70 percent of New Zealanders live and work on the North Island, which also contains more than two thirds of the country’s industries.
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