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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1977
Page
2
London and Washington released a seven point peace plan for Rhodesia calling for the minority regime to surrender power, universal suffrage elections, and a UN peacekeeping force. Ian Smith rejected the plan as black nationalist leaders did, despite prior leaks.
Winchester school officials will begin drafting a local plan to implement competency tests for graduation. State guidance targets 1981 as the first full rollout, with ninth graders this year expected to pass by June 1981. tests will cover English, mathematics, and basics.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Henry Howell appeared at the Shenandoah County Fair amid rain and a rainbow over the Blue Ridge. He touted his “rainbow ticket” with running mates Charles Robb and Edward Lane while denying he caused the weather. Howell planned events at Winchester and McLean and a talk at Stonewall Jackson High School Stadium for Prince William Electric Cooperative.
Fair tonight with mid to upper 60s. Friday mostly sunny and warm with near 90. Virginia area stays warm and humid with highs mid 80s to low 90s. Extended outlook shows more warm, humid days and a chance of late afternoon storms with 80s to near 90 highs. Rainfall totals through today list 14.88 inches YTD 1977.
In Richmond AP dispatches attorney Edward A. Marks argued the Virginia Supreme Court that evidence of misconduct by Henrico County General District Court Judge H Ratcliffe Turner was flimsy. Deputy AG Reno Harp said the Judicial Inquiry commission found clear and convincing evidence of improper bond rulings discourtesy and biased remarks.
Washington Gas Light Co. wins SCC consent to transfer 1 805 acres in Prince George s County Maryland to Brandywood Estates Inc a wholly owned unit. Credits to Virginia customers up to 614 175 approved but tied to future Brandywood land profits. Washington Gas serves 167 000 customers in Arlington Fairfax Loudoun and Prince William counties and nearby cities.
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