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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1977
Page
2
U S Attorney William B. Cummings says a federal judge barred public viewing of subpoenas to protect grand jury witnesses. He asked Judge Robert R. Merhige Jr. for the order to ensure uniform secrecy and uphold tradition of confidential investigations.
Stephens City businessmen urged relief as council considers a zoning plan splitting Main Street into residential and commercial districts. Sager’s Pharmacy and a grocery store owner fear existing uses would become non conforming. planners say changes for non conforming uses are not included. A planning commission meeting is set for Thursday October 27 followed by an 8 p.m. council work session with over two dozen attendees.
Emory L. Shifflett a 19 year old from Middletown is held on 500 bonds for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and marijuana possession plus charges of driving under the influence and no valid license. Police recovered a 1971 Camaro at about 10 30 p m in the A P store lot on Weems Lane after a man asked for the keys and drove off with the car. Authorities are also investigating thefts from cars near Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music with eight track tapes and other items taken.
In Berryville six landowners seek to halt the Newton Shingleton lake project at Herb Place arguing noncompliance with water rights notices and erosion rules. Judge Woltz will review statutes before a final decision on an injunction.
Edward E. Lane plans a campaign stop in Winchester tomorrow as he pursues the attorney general post. The Winchester Democratic Committee hosts an 8 a.m. breakfast at Lee-Jackson Restaurant banquet room with tickets at the door. Lane, Virginia native and longtime Richmond lawyer, will speak briefly and then campaign locally.
William Shendow will coordinate Chuck Robb's campaign for lieutenant governor and Michael Foreman will head Edward Lane's drive for attorney general. The announcements, from the Winchester Democratic Committee, detail their backgrounds, civic work, and families in Winchester.
Fair tonight with lows near 40. Saturday partly sunny and mild with highs in the upper 60s. Another night of 40s to 50s. Sunday to Tuesday partly cloudy with a chance of rain and daytime highs in the 60s. Lows mostly in the 40s. Noon high 37, yesterday 60, year ago 44.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Dept says it was given an incorrect address by a suspect in a drug raid on Wednesday. The suspect, 20 year old Robert Allan Corbin, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and is free on bond.
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