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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1978
Page
2
Area apple growers from many states including Virginia plan a Winchester meeting to push higher process apple prices after processors offered cuts this year. The price is down about $1.50 per 100 pounds, angering orchardists and prompting talks on better terms.
Growers dispute apple price trends as supply and demand dynamics shape this year’s costs after two lean seasons. National Fruit Product Co. sets 5.50 per 100 pounds for apples two and three quarter inches up, with others following. A Frederick County meeting plans protest against prices amid storage and shipping challenges.
The Winchester Parking Authority debuts its 10th lot at Loudoun and Piccadilly streets with 68 spaces. Forty four metered at 25 cents for two hours, four hour limit. 24 spaces at 25 cents for four hours, eight hour limit. WPA purchased the lot for 250000. demolition and landscaping cost about 100000. cost per space about 5000.
Elizabeth Whiting, attorney for five men barred from the Loudoun Street Mall during last year’s interdictions, withdrew Tuesday in Winchester Circuit Court motions day. The prosecutor cited a potential conflict of interest as she now serves in Prince William County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney office. cases moved to November 14 term for new counsel.
Rebels crossed into Honduras and Costa Rica as Chinandega burned with 1,000 to 1,500 townspeople joining the uprising. Managua remained under martial law with a nine hour curfew and a four week general strike. A 911 emergency system was praised by local chambers, with initial costs around 2000 dollars and ongoing 400 dollar monthly fees per locality.
Frederick County supervisor Roger Koontz discusses low crime rates and strong schools, opposition to large developments, and a proposed ordinance raising lot sizes from five to ten acres. He defends tabling contentious issues, praises board conduct, and notes limited tax increases while emphasizing fiscal discipline and community respect.
Caroline Treviranus of Clarke County Virginia remains in serious condition in the ICU at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after a fall at the World Three Day Event Championships. She was transported by helicopter after her horse Comic Relief fell at the 10th jump during the final phase. She had been in fifth place among 25 riders before the injury.
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