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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1977
Page
2
The Army Corps of Engineers dropped a large municipal desalination proposal for Tidewater citing high construction costs and huge energy demands. The plan would require 1.1 million tons of coal and 153 million kilowatt hours annually to yield 71 million gallons of drinking water daily.
Potomac Edison will cut power in Middletown tomorrow to upgrade facilities with several time windows. Areas between Main St and First St near the railroad will lose power from 9 to 9 15 a.m. and broader sectors along First Street and nearby routes will be off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A backup date is set for October 28 if weather prevents the outage.
Winchester Recreation Park could someday house a mounted police patrol after the Parks and Recreation Board heard a stall request presented by a Winchester officer. The proposal was sent to the City Council for consideration as the COR funding for park improvements awaits a broader recreational package. The board also noted COR’s stance that extra facilities are needed and reported $6,000 raised of $60,000 for the multi purpose field and announced Stewart Wolk as new War Memorial Recreation Complex director replacing Marty Elms.
White House press secretary Jody Powell defended President Carter's farm bill and policy approach after a weekend trip across the country. He argued critics apply unrealistic standards and noted the administration aims to show government limits and complex long term problems.
A Middletown man, William Swirdow, was acquitted on 10 counts of discharging a firearm and destroying private property in General District Court. The verdict followed testimony by Jeff Young and others, with Judge David Simpson saying the Commonwealth failed to prove the case.
Henry Howell accuses banks and utilities of funding Dalton’s campaign and describes Vepco ties with United Virginia Bank Stone & Webster and Chase Manhattan. He cites amounts from 1972 to present and notes Hunton & Williams earnings from Vepco. He predicts a close race and pledges to inform voters.
Rain tapering tonight with 50s lows and 60s to 70s highs. Thursday morning showers possible then partial clearing. Coastal areas see shore temperatures about ten degrees higher. Extended outlook shows mild, occasional showers Friday, fair weekend with cooler temperatures. Past 24 hours rainfall noted and 5 year and 62 year rainfall statistics provided.
The Winchester Planning Commission will meet tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers, Rouss City Hall. They will review an overall plat for Williamsburg Heights Subdivision, consider the Winchester Recreation Park master plan, and discuss approval of a multipurpose field on Cork Street.
Washington AP reports a bill clearing its final hurdle to authorize prisoner transfers with Mexico and Canada. Carter is expected to sign and transfers could start after 30 days. About 300 to 325 Americans in Mexico may qualify for repatriation from roughly 600 jailed, mainly drug offenders, with parole eligibility upon return.
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