Supreme Court Leaves Virginia Obscenity Law Intact
The Supreme Court refused to strike down Virginia’s obscenity law amid claims it unfairly exempts public museums libraries and state colleges. Broadway Books of Richmond argued the statute discriminates against private entities and threatens distribution of obscene materials. The high court upheld the law and rejected Broadway Books’ equal protection challenge.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Virginia
Broadway Books Inc
Richmond
Broadway Books
State Trial Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Marshall Coleman
Coleman
Park Arrests Highlight Parkwide Violations
Shenandoah National Park rangers arrested six people for violations within park boundaries. Two area men, Joseph Stoneberger and Robert Rickard, were charged with larceny and possession of park wildlife after camping gear thefts at Matthews Arm campground. Harrisonburg U S Magistrate Glen E Conrad will hear the cases. Others charged include John Ford and Curtis Meador Jr for hunting in the park and Charles Bradley and Ricky Payne for possessing bows and arrows. Carrying weapons or hunting gear into the park is illegal.
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John Ford
Baltimore
Curtis Meador Jr
Lutherville, Md
National Park
Hakel
Charles C. Bradley
Ricky Payne
Luray
Shenandoah National Park
Local residents named to Warner committees for Senate bid
Four local people were named to committees for the election of John Warner to the US Senate. C. Robert Solenberger and James Sumption were named as cochairmen of the Frederick committee.
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Warner
John Warner
US Senate
C. Robert Solenberger
James Sumption
Frederick
Virginia
Solenberger
Frederick-Winchester Service Authority
Sumption
The
Jaycees
Charles Orndoff
Harry Jones
Orndoff
Frederick County
Jones
Clarke County
Clearbrook
Farmer's Livestock Exchange, Inc
Berryville
Man Injured in Accidental Shooting at Front Royal
Front Royal police report 28 year old David Stillwell of 116 West 16th Street in good condition at Warren Memorial Hospital after an accidental .25 caliber pistol discharge while cleaning. Bullet hit left chest and exited back. Investigation ongoing by Sgt. Lance Wahl and Officers Hoffmann and Santmyers.
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Front Royal
Carroll David Stillwell
16Th St
Warren Memorial Hospital
Stillwell
Lance Wahl
Donn Hoffmann
Ray Santmyers
Fines Payable At Town Hall In Front Royal
Town Manager Walter M. Duncan announced that parking fines must be paid at Town Hall starting Nov 1 and will not be accepted at the Police Department. Town Hall hours are 8:30 to 5 Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday.
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Front Royal
Walter M. Duncan
Town Hall
Duncan
Ron DePriest
Hell's Angels
Jesus Christ
Ron
First Assembly of God Church
Pleasant Valley Road
Winchester
Second Shenandoah Fire Raises Park Siren Concerns
A second blaze in Shenandoah National Park triggered ranger activity in White Oak Canyon after a campfire left unattended started the new fire. Old Rag Mountain fire, now thought arson, continues to burn slowly with arson sets found nearby. Weather offers no rain soon, and visitor numbers plummet from prior weekend.
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LURAY
Shenandoah National Park
Forest Rangers
Old Rag Mountain
White Oak Canyon
Park
Larry Hakel
Million-dollar Las Vegas slot win to aid those in need
James Schelich, a 48 year old Vietnam era veteran blinded and hearing impaired from a Korean War explosion, won 275000 in the world’s largest slot payoff in Las Vegas. He plans to help others with the money after considering taxes and his own needs. Schelich, in a Washington MO nursing home, said the funds will go to people who need it and declined specific plans.
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Las Vegas
Nev
James Schelich
Schelich
Washington
Uncle Sam
Juvenile Petitions Sought Over Weekend in Frederick County
Several juvenile apprehensions were made by Frederick County Sheriff's Dept over the weekend in cases from mailbox vandalism to grand larceny. Juvenile petitions are being sought for the Oct. 15 mailbox and highway sign vandalism in Mountain Falls. Investigating officers were Sgt. Lou Riley and Deputy W. O. Johnson.
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Frederick County
W.O. Johnson
Huyett Light
Clearbrook
W. C
Fire danger warning as dry leaves raise forest risk
Forester Fred Burlingame cautions residents in the northern Shenandoah Valley to be vigilant as leaves dry and winds rise. He notes just over an inch of rain last month left forests tinder dry, increasing fire risk across Warren County and neighboring areas.
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Fred Burlingame
Shenandoah Valley
Burlingame
Warren County
Weather Conjecture Schedule by Day
The forecast outlines varied conditions from cloudy and cool to showers in the south and east. It notes sun and heat for mid month with warm days and later rain in the north. Snow appears scattered later and warming trends in the west with east snow.
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Virginia
Walkout Halts Flow of Natural Gas to Russia
In Iran hundreds of workers at a refinery walked out demanding higher wages and political prisoners’ release. The gas line to the Soviet Union carries about 30 billion cubic feet yearly. Protests across 37 cities turned deadly with at least eight killed.
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Tehran
Iran
Soviet Union
Mi.or
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Henri Lewin
Hilton Hotel Corp
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Miami
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