Fights at Handley High Prompt Police Action
Winchester police were at Handley High School at 7 30 a m as fights erupted between black and white students. By 9 a m about 25 officers from city Frederick County and State police were present to restore order outside and at entrances. Principal Craig and Superintendent Johnson tried to calm classes inside as officers dispersed groups. Four or five arrests were reported with some teachers allegedly roughed up. A pep rally Friday sparked tensions that lingered into today’s disturbance.
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Violence Erupts At Handley High
At Handley High School 100 to 150 white students clashed with black students in hallway confrontations. Police arrested at least four and five students were hospitalized. Two teachers were struck as order was restored. classes dismissed at 9 10 a.m. A press conference followed.
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Disturbance at Handley High Sparks Hallway Chaos
White and Black students clashed as mobs flooded Handley High School halls. Reports describe glass breaking, running crowds, and police outside. administration dismissed classes after fights reignited despite weeks of quiet. Superintendent Jacob Johnson cites ongoing tensions and repeated incidents.
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Colby Leads Off Witness as Probers Hold Public Session
CIA director William E. Colby testifies on nearly 3 million dollars spent to develop poisons and devices for their delivery. He cites a silent dart gun and notes 27 lethal agents kept despite orders to destroy them, with two operational uses cited.
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Disturbance at Handley High School Featured
Additional photos of the disturbance at Handley High School appear on pages 2 and 14. The Star explores women's sports trends with Editor Jessica Sullivan, interviewing local sporting goods store proprietors about current interests nationwide.
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