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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1969
Page
12
A fragment from the Winchester Evening Star notes Linda Marshall facing danger during a stroll in the rain and hints at a troubling encounter with a full grown lion, reflecting a reported incident or cautionary tale from Torn Studios.
Firefighters reported a 3 pm trailer blaze at Wampler's Trailer Court in Clearbrook causing heavy damage to the kitchen area and smoke and heat damage to the rest of the unit. The Larry Wallace family possessions suffered smoke damage. The alarm system activated after discovery, and crews remained on scene about an hour.
Clarke County Raritan Club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Horse Show Grounds. The meeting is a covered dish supper with each member asked to bring a dish.
The Virginia Numismatic Association hosts its 11th Annual Coin Show and Convention at Natural Bridge Hotel Friday through Sunday. Free admission for the public, under 12 only with an adult. Exhibits cover ancient and modern coins, medals, tokens, paper money, and supplies. The event features Indian and Colonial exhibit by Val Pasvolsky, an auction by Joe Gallo, and book sales including Obsolete Paper Money of Virginia. Free identifications at the registration table. Contact Charles J. Affleck in Winchester for more info.
The Winchester Educational Forum opens its year with a Monday 7 30 p m meeting at Handley High School Cafeteria to discuss the Winchester Frederick County consolidation. State Sen J Kenneth Robinson chairs a panel with city and county school reps invited to participate. A report on the Field Service Program and a talk on Open Door will be included. Members urged to attend and pay the $1 dues.
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. told contractors in Fairfax that tight monetary policy and deficit spending hinder home building. He warned a federal surplus could lower interest rates and spur new construction, but said victory in the inflation battle remains distant.
Bombay officials expect a record confiscation of smuggled goods in 1969 with customs sources citing 1968 seizures totaling about 15.5 million dollars in gold silver and luxury items. In the first six months of the current year nearly 8 million dollars in contraband was seized.
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