Second OCC Report Criticizes Lance Banking Flows and Bank
The Comptroller of the Currency released a second report criticizing Bert Lance and Calhoun First National Bank for handling Lance's personal finances. It notes repeated overdrafts and the bank's prior practice of honoring checks despite low balances, with overdrafts nearing $500,000 during the 1974 Georgia gubernatorial bid. The overdraft privilege was later criticized and replaced.
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Washington Star
Washington
Bert Lance
Comptroller of the Currency
Lance
Federal Election Commission
Heimann
Calhoun First National Bank
Georgia
Calhoun
Othe
National Bank of Georgia
Bitter reaction as voters feel rights infringed and calls for accountability
The document records widespread criticism of school governance and a county’s handling of a senior high school site matter. Leaders and taxpayers associations allege democratic rights are undermined by the prevailing administration, urging accountability and legal review. The report also outlines a separate banking probe involving Lance and associates, detailing interest-free deposits, loans, and potential conflicts reviewed by the comptroller.
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Lance
John G. Heimann
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
U.S
Frederick County
Sam Lehman
Taxpayers Association
Lehman
Apple Pie Ridge
New County
Melton Wright
Gainesboro
Fulton National Bank
Georgia
Calhoun Bank
Fulton
Cigarettes stolen in Grocers Wholesale theft probe
Frederick County deputies investigate theft of 693 cigarette cartons valued near 2000 after purchase on Brick Kiln Road and departure without payment. Suspect’s car is traced to Loudoun County. Deputy Charles Brill leads the case as charges await.
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Star
Frederick County
Clarke County Considers Referendum on Mixed Alcohol Sales
Judge Woltz orders a countywide vote on November 8 to allow or disallow mixed alcoholic beverages sales by restaurants under Virginia law. The clerk directs the ballot question reading may mixed alcoholic beverages be sold in Clarke County by licensed restaurants. Local merchants plan flyering to explain state ABC requirements and answer common questions.
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Berryville
Robert K. Woltz
Clarke County
Clarke
Virginia
State
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Samuel E. Mc
Shenandoah Retreat
Frederick County
Aeanvane
Winchester
Bentonville Man Fair After One Car Accident
A Bentonville man is listed in fair condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a single car crash on Rt. 522 Front Royal. Clyde Weary 39 was transferred after initial treatment to Warren Memorial Hospital. Charges are pending.
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Front Royal
Bentonville
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clyde Weary
Winchester
Warren Memorial Hospital
Terry Davis
Weary
Criser Road
Davis
N. Royal Ave
Depot Ave
Richard Bukva
Winchester Police Department
Break-In Reported at O Sullivan Cafeteria
Winchester police investigate a breaking and entering at Ashie and Pats Cafeteria inside the O Sullivan plant. A screen was pried, a metal cabinet opened, and 191 dollars stolen. About 300 workers were on site. Police seek a bronze or brown sports car in a Tuesday hit and run on Woodstock Lane and request information.
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O'Sullivan
Winchester
Herbert Holliday
Ashie
Pat
Holliday
Woodstock Lane
Clarke County Bus Drivers Enroll in Extended Defensive Driving
Clarke County school bus drivers undergo a defensive driving course led by Ralph Fowler of St. Pauls Fire and Marine Insurance. Normally eight hours, the program will add two more hours to address the special demands of bus operation and prompt drivers to reexamine their driving behavior and emergency responses.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Ralph Fowler
St. Paul's
Weather and court notes with rainfall records and cases
The forecast shows cloudy conditions with possible showers later and highs in the 70s to 80s across regions. Court news includes a man charged with child molesting failing to appear, a jury called off, and a judge extending the case date. another man was found guilty of probation violation in a separate robbery case. Rainfall figures dated recent days and historical yearly totals are listed.
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Oley Oscar Johnson
Johnson
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert K. Woltz
Kernstown
Federal Agents Join Frederick County Burglary Probe
ATF agents were called into the widening investigation of burglaries in Frederick County. The case involves interstate transport of weapons stolen in over 20 break-ins linked to West Virginia and Maryland. More than $17,000 in property, all believed stolen, has been seized. at least two rings are involved.
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Federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
ATF
Frederick County
Jerry Long
Sheriff's Dept
West Virginia
Maryland
Public Hearing Set on Potomac Edison Rate Increase
The State Corporation Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rate increase for Potomac Edison's service. The session occurs in City Hall circuit court room on October 13, correcting yesterday’s report that it would be at the Frederick County Courthouse.
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State Corporation Commission
Potomac Edison
Circuit Court
City Hall
Frederick County
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John Holusha
James R. Dickenson
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
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Raymond Fish
Fish
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Woltz
Kenneth Stiles
Stonewall
Stiles
Comptroller
Comptroller’s Office
Cohutta Banking Company
Chatsworth
Cohutta Bank
Fulton Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dennis Grubbs
By Sue Steward
Rt.522
Robert Eckman
Dan Ferrer
Shawneeland
Hayward Jenkins
Huneral Home
William
Leo’ Milburn
Shenandoah Memorial Park
Grover L. Meadows
Mr. Perry
Mematn Oy
Vaviranioe
BUKVA
Margaret E. Leach
Chester St
N. Royal
17Th St
Bernard F. Groves
S. Braddock St
Texas
mid-Atlantic
Pains
Upper Great Lakes
Frederick
Winchester Evening Star
American Legion Regular
Strasburg
Legion & Auxiliary
Mary Gay Conner Eisner
Court Square
Martha F. Grim
Rouss City Hall
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