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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1979
Page
2
Fu Yuehua, a 34 year old peasant organizer, goes on trial in Peking on charges of libel and instigating public disturbances after accusing a party official of rape. The case follows Wei Jingsheng’s conviction for counterrevolutionary offenses as China tests its new legal codes.
Stephens City Town Council plans a third executive session this month to discuss personnel matters. The council previously held two sessions about town office issues with town staff invited to voice complaints or problems. Mayor Lynn Comer indicated a public statement may follow once matters are resolved.
A Luray resident Freddy W. Stidham, 21, died last night when his car ran off Rt 340 five miles south of Front Royal and overturned after striking an embankment. Passengers Donald R. Good, 22, and Steven Stoneberger, 24, both of Luray, were hospitalized in fair condition.
A freak tidal surge swept 13 people into the sea near Nice and Antibes causing $10 million in damage. Beaches were closed along the eastern Riviera as officials warned against visiting shorelines amid no sign of a repeat. Experts traced the event to weeks of heavy rain and a mud flood into Antibes Bay.
At Avtex Fibers in Front Royal a forklift accident left John Shawyer with minor injuries after the returning sea caused a rush of water. Hospital administrator Warren Memorial said he was treated and released. Avtex officials had no comment.
Phoenix Illinois AP report says Mayor William Hawkins of the 3600 resident suburb was shot three times and in serious condition. Police note the attack occurred during a recent Phoenix police strike with one round fired through the window. A city commissioner received a warning call and authorities see no proven link to the strike.
Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and highs in the mid to upper 60s. Virginia sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with showers possible Thursday afternoon and evening, and highs in the 60s to low 70s.
Maurice Franklin Lake a retired Winchester police officer has been named campaign coordinator for incumbent Sheriff Carroll K Mauck of Frederick County. Lake praises Mauck citing leadership and successful prior campaign service and notes his own ties to Handley High School and Frederick County.
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